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
Guggenheim Museum
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.
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Walk 4 blocks south on 5th Avenue ~8 Minutes
2
Neue Galerie

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.
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Walk 4 blocks south on 5th Avenue ~15 Minutes
3
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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.
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