Art Of The Motorcycle Guggenheim Las Vegas
Are you a motorcycle enthusiast looking for a unique experience? Look no further than the Guggenheim Las Vegas, where the Art of the Motorcycle exhibit is sure to rev your engines. This groundbreaking exhibit, which first premiered at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, has been described as "one of the most important exhibitions of the decade" by the New York Times. Now, it's available for visitors to enjoy at the Guggenheim Las Vegas, and it's an experience you won't want to miss.
The History of the Exhibit
The Art of the Motorcycle exhibit was the brainchild of Thomas Krens, the former director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Krens was a motorcycle enthusiast himself, and he saw an opportunity to showcase the motorcycle as a work of art. He worked with motorcycle designer and collector, Peter Guggenheim, to put together a collection of motorcycles that would demonstrate the evolution of motorcycle design over the years.
The first Art of the Motorcycle exhibit opened at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in 1998, and it was a huge success. The exhibit featured over 100 motorcycles from around the world, ranging from vintage classics to modern racing bikes. It was the first time a major art museum had ever featured motorcycles as works of art, and it drew in huge crowds.
The Exhibit Comes to Las Vegas
In 2001, the Art of the Motorcycle exhibit made its way to the Guggenheim Las Vegas. The exhibit was updated and expanded to include even more motorcycles, and it was a huge hit with visitors. The Guggenheim Las Vegas is the perfect venue for this exhibit, with its uniquely curved architecture and expansive space allowing for the motorcycles to be displayed in a way that truly showcases their beauty and design.
The Art of the Motorcycle exhibit has since traveled to other museums around the world, but the Guggenheim Las Vegas remains one of the most popular venues for the exhibit. It's a must-see for anyone who loves motorcycles or appreciates art and design.
The Motorcycles on Display
The Art of the Motorcycle exhibit features motorcycles from all over the world, spanning over 100 years of motorcycle design. Some of the most notable motorcycles on display include:
- The 1901 Steffey Motorbike, one of the earliest American-made motorcycles
- The 1914 Indian Model F, considered one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made
- The 1936 Brough Superior SS100, famously owned by Lawrence of Arabia
- The 1948 Vincent Black Lightning, one of the most iconic motorcycles of all time
- The 1969 Honda CB750, considered the first "superbike"
- The 1990 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, made famous in the movie "Terminator 2: Judgment Day"
These are just a few of the many motorcycles on display at the Art of the Motorcycle exhibit. Visitors can spend hours admiring the beauty and design of these machines, and learning about their history and significance in motorcycle culture.
Visiting the Guggenheim Las Vegas
The Art of the Motorcycle exhibit is just one of many exhibits on display at the Guggenheim Las Vegas. Visitors can also enjoy a rotating collection of contemporary art, as well as special exhibitions and events throughout the year. The museum is open from 10am to 5:30pm daily, except for Thursdays when it stays open until 8pm.
Admission to the museum is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $15 for students with ID. Children under 12 are free. Audio guides are available for an additional fee, and guided tours can be arranged in advance.
If you're planning a trip to Las Vegas and you're a motorcycle enthusiast, be sure to add the Guggenheim Las Vegas and the Art of the Motorcycle exhibit to your itinerary. It's a unique and unforgettable experience that you won't want to miss.
