Today in History: Guggenheim Museum

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Today in History–October 21–the Library of Congress features the Guggenheim Museum, opened on this day in 1959. This contemporary art museum designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright was the brainchild of Solomon Guggenheim as a way to promote art and art education. Find out more by visiting  the Today in History section, then click the links below to uncover related resources.

Guggenheim Museum image set

Solomon Guggenheim image set

Solomon Guggenheim historical newspaper coverage

Guggenheim Museum website

Contemporary art image set

Art museum image set

Frank Lloyd Wright primary source collection