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Guggenheim Museum skip-the-line tickets

What does “skip-the-line” mean when you visit the Guggenheim?

With close to 1 million annual visitors, the Guggenheim Museum is one of New York’s most visited attractions. By pre-purchasing these tickets, you can skip waiting for long periods of time in the ticketing line and enter the museum right after the security screening.

How long are the queues at the Guggenheim?

Mondays, especially, tend to be crowded at the Guggenheim Museum because many of the other museums in New York are closed. The average wait time is around 20 minutes, but it can extend up to 45 minutes to an hour during peak seasons.

  • Peak hours: 2pm onward, Mondays, Saturdays, and holidays
  • Peak season: June to August, November & December

Types of queues at the Guggenheim Museum

Visitors inside the Guggenheim Museum's spiral walkway, New York City.

Ticketing counter

  • Location: Ground floor, main entrance of the building, Fifth Avenue, New York
  • Who it’s for: Visitors buying tickets on the spot
  • Average wait time: 15 to 30 minutes during off-peak hours, can increase to 30 to 60 minutes during peak season
  • Skip-the-line: Can be bypassed by pre-purchasing tickets online
Security screening area at a tourist attraction entrance with visitors in line.

Security screening

  • Location: Ground floor, main entrance of the building, Fifth Avenue, New York
  • Who it’s for: All visitors
  • Average wait time: 10 minutes
  • Skip-the-line: Mandatory for all visitors

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How to skip the lines at the Guggenheim

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Book skip-the-line tickets online

Booking skip-the-line tickets for the Guggenheim Museum is the best way to get a swift and hassle-free entry. With skip-the-line tickets, you can bypass the lengthy ticket lines. You can spend all that extra time exploring the museum at your own pace.

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Visit early in the day

We recommend visiting the museum on weekdays (except Mondays) when there are fewer crowds. You can also opt to start your morning with a trip to the Guggenheim when there is little to no crowd, so you can have a peaceful experience at the museum.

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Avoid peak hours

Guggenheim hosts “Pay What You Wish” days at the museum on Mondays and Saturdays from 4 to 5:30pm, where there are no fixed admission fees for visitors. It’s a popular time, and crowds tend to start lining up at around 3:30pm on these days. Avoid visiting during those hours if you want to skip waiting in long queues.

Frequently asked questions about Guggenheim Museum skip-the-line tickets

Why book skip-the-line tickets to the Guggenheim?

The wait times at the ticketing counter can be up to an hour, and your skip-the-line ticket allows you to enter the museum directly, bypassing the long queues and directing you through the security screening to start your experience as soon as possible.

Do I still need to go through security?

Yes, security screening is mandatory at the museum, but the wait time is generally short and does not exceed 10 minutes.

Can I enter the attraction at any time with a skip-the-line ticket?

Yes, the ticket is not a timed entry ticket, allowing you the freedom to visit at any time during the museum’s opening hours on the date of your booking.

Are Guggenheim Museum skip the line tickets worth it?

Yes. Guggenheim Museum skip-the-line tickets help you save waiting time and give you more time to spend inside the museum.

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