The museum’s cooling tower is among 31 that have tested positive for Legionella bacteria, which can thrive in water systems.The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.Kevin Hagen / Getty Images fileJuly 11, 2026, 12:09 PM EDTBy Aria BendixAn outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has sickened 54 people on New York City’s Upper East Side, prompting widespread testing of building cooling towers in the area — including at the world-famous Guggenheim museum.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak widens on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Guggenheim among sites affected
The museum’s cooling tower is among 31 that have tested positive for Legionella bacteria, which can thrive in water systems.
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