Curated Itinerary
The Modern Art Mile
A walking tour through the Upper East Side's most iconic modern art institutions. Perfect for architecture lovers and impressionist enthusiasts.
4 - 5 Hours
1.2 Miles
3 Stops
Walking Route
1
Start Here
Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th Ave, New York, NY
Begin at Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpiece. Walk the spiral ramp downwards to experience the exhibitions as intended.
Suggested time: 1.5 Hours
Look up at the oculus; it's the only skylight in the building.
Walk 4 blocks south on 5th Avenue ~8 Minutes
2
Neue Galerie
1048 5th Ave, New York, NY
Dedicated to early 20th-century German and Austrian art. Don't miss Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I".
Suggested time: 1 Hour
Stop for a slice of Sachertorte at Café Sabarsky inside—it feels like 1900s Vienna.
Walk 4 blocks south on 5th Avenue ~15 Minutes
3
Grand Finale
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
Finish at the largest art museum in the Americas. Focus on the 19th-century European Paintings galleries to stay on theme.
Suggested time: 2+ Hours
Find the rooftop garden for a martini and a sweeping view of Central Park.