Guggenheim, Frick, Madison & 5th Avenues

First stop today was the Guggenheim Museum. Unfortunate timing for us as about half the Museum was out of bounds whilst new exhibitions are prepared and the spiral walkway was off limits. Most of what was on display didn't grab me greatly. Photography is prohibited in most areas but here are a couple of snaps.

Next stop was the Frick Collection. This is a must see. The priceless collection of a Philadelphia steel industrialist who set up house in New York early in the 20th century. The collection is still in position as it was when the house was a residence and the rooms are largely still furnished as at that time so it is a remarkable presentation of a turn of the century New York City home for the wealthy. Photos were not permitted inside the house or on the grounds except for in the Garden Salon which originally provided access to the house by carriages and motors but has since gained a glass ceiling and been turned into a conservatory of sorts. Whilst we were there a group of clearly invited local VIPs was assembling for a function in the Music Room - a room not available for general public viewing.

The Garden Salon

Music Room guests

Later we walked down Madison and 5th Avenues to 59th Street. Some snaps along the way.

Restaurant off Madison Avenue

Hermes on Madison Avenue window

Horse drawn carriages for hire at 5th Ave & 59th St

The Plaza Hotel, 5th Ave

Inside the Plaza Hotel, 5th Ave

Another diner found this time for delicious soups. The temperature had dropped into the 60s, so soup was welcomed for lunch.

All About Food on 59th Street

Crowds at Apple's 5th Ave store awaiting the iPhone 6 announcement