I agree with so much of what is said here... and so wish I had hopped on the art ping list sooner!
As a college art major from the early seventies, I am so impassioned by great art, new or classic. And I currently have gotten back into painting myself (as a graphic designer, as we sure couldn't major in Painting, or how could we earn a living??? [no regrets])and now finally am in a gallery.
But recently went to the Met and MOMA in NYC, and gee I have to agree that so much of the new stuff (MOMA or Internet or galleries) is not art in my book. I'm glad it's not just me.
But there are still some good museums. One of my favorite art museums, that I use to haunt when I lived in the Berkshires, is the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown.
Went back for a visit a few years ago and was heartened to see that it still is feast for the eyes and the spirit - and so are the grounds!
The best thing about the Guggenheim, to me, is the building -