The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Points of Interest & Landmarks • Art Museums
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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At New York City's most visited museum and attraction, you will experience over 5,000 years of art from around the world. The Met is for anyone as a source of inspiration, insight and understanding. You can learn, escape, play, dream, discover, connect.
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Neighbourhood: Central Park
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- 86th St • 8 min walk
- 77th St • 9 min walk
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Megaride R
Naples, Italy678 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
A wonderful place where to leave yourself around history. Roman operas are wonderful and European Paintings are amazing. A place that you have to visit 🤩🤩🤩
Written 13 March 2023
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Dean S
Long Island, NY119 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art is truly an Immense collective of history from all continents. It is indeed one of the well preserved and renowned museums in the world. Upon arrival, you walk up the grand steps, take some time for a photo op, walk through security scanners and you’re in to the grand hall. Local residents may enter for free but must queue in a rather long line to take advantage of this. There are several visual and audiovisual guides so be sure to take advantage of those materials at the center console upon entry. It is rather difficult to see the museum in its entirety in one day, especially if you are taking it all in and moving at a casual pace. The museum holds incredibly well curated artifacts and truly is a must-see when in New York.
Written 11 March 2023
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Busy Traveler
Edinburgh, UK65 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We never miss this place when we’re in New York. The collections are breathtaking you’re never disappointed. This time we were lucky enough to see the Mayan art exhibition, another beautifully curated and designed exhibition at the standard you know you’ll get here. It’s one not to miss
Written 11 March 2023
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Brett Z
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Visited early March 2023 and many galleries were under renovation. At least four of their iconic pieces were off display (Rembrandt, Pollock, Bosch and Raphael) still an amazing museum and spent many hours there but a let down to international visitors who may only get one chance to visit. New entry price is too high considering how much was closed/off display and exchange rates.
Written 7 March 2023
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Walka W
6 contributions
Mar 2023
The quality of this museum and the contents within was overwhelming. Although you should plan on a span of time to be able to view these treasures, it is a necessity to be placed on your to do list when in NYC.
Written 6 March 2023
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Brandon A
Jacksonville Beach, FL6 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
What an amazing cultural experience we had. We saw amazingly art, Egyptology, and my family’s history here. Highly recommend the experience.
Written 5 March 2023
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rpisces
Seattle, WA194 contributions
Feb 2023
Huge museum, with tons of exhibits, great shop with lots of choices, price points. Something for everyone in your group and on your list
Written 28 February 2023
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JanLinksGroningen
Groningen, The Netherlands1,306 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
With The Louvre Paris, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam And The British Museum Londen, this is The best museum in The World! A absolute must see in the world. You can stay here for days. The art is really high class. Some of the most beautiful Vincent van Gogh paintings in the world are here. Also the Egyptian collection is great. Everything in this museum is great.
Written 26 February 2023
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n1ge1s
Boston, MA7 contributions
Feb 2023
What a shame that this icon of culture closes at 5pm most weekdays, isn’t open on Wednesdays at all. What’s a business traveler who loves art to do in an evening? Study their business hotel “art”? Please consider one more weeknight of late opening.
Written 24 February 2023
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Vladimir1849
Saint Paul, MN3 contributions
Nov 2022
we spent 6 hours in the museum, and we went back next day and spent 4 more hours. Lots to see and we enjoyed very much. Great collection of art.
Written 24 February 2023
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Hello, is the Anna Wintour Costume Institute currently open to the public? We're members and are wondering if there's any upcoming tours of the exhibit? Thank you!
Met Museum
New York City, NY
It is currently closed. It will re-open in the Spring of 2023 with the next Costume Insititute exhibition.
what is the age requirement for senior admission?
kontolkuda
Salt Lake City, UT53 contributions
If I am not mistaken it is 65 years and above.
sabelwilliams
Cheshire, UK1 contribution
If I am a student from the UK can I get the student discount entry?
Jane E
Long Island, NY215 contributions
Sorry for late entry, agreed with both answers.
Is it still the case that tickets to the Metropolitan Museum are good for 3 consecutive days, including at the Cloisters? This 2018 article [ metro.us/the-met-is-no-longer-pay-what-you-wish-for-some-visitors/ ] suggests that's the case, as do some of the respondents on TripAdvisor. However, I don't see it mentioned on the Met website. Thank you!
Terence, UK
Liverpool, UK113 contributions
Hi...Really sorry but I can not give you a factual answer to that question....you could easily spend three days in there....I would email the Met directly and ask them....Sorry couldnt help
Kwalls71
Hazel, KY90 contributions
The website says small backpacks are allowed. Can you more clearly define small. I have a regular size North Face backpack.
Terence, UK
Liverpool, UK113 contributions
I seen a lot of people wearing back packs of different sizes...and all belongings are checked by sercurity on entry....
Badr R
Roanoke, VA48 contributions
I am planning to take my wife ( who has never been to New York) to the Met for a date in the night on a weekendand stay there till around 6-7pm. Apart from the closures mentioned in the website, does the Met have restrictions/ closures of galleries in the evenings of weekends?
MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI743 contributions
Gallery closures are posted daily, so check the morning of your visit to see which ones are closed. But prior to your visit, you should plan what you want to see in the Met. The museum is so large that you can't possibly see it all, so based on your wife's interests, determine what galleries or works are "must see" and prioritize them so that you can see all that you desire and not walk out of the Met wishing you had gotten to this gallery or that you didn't see that work. On our recent visit, we were there for about 5 hours and still didn't see everything on our list! Enjoy!!
Ana Rodrigues
13 contributions
Os ingressos ainda valem por três dias consecutivos?
Are tickets still valid for three consecutive days?
Does The Met close in preparation for The Met Gala?
For example, if The Met Gala is held on the 16th, does the museum itself close on say the 14th and 15th?
Imliooper
United Kingdom784 contributions
Oops. Sorry. Was in NY only a few days. So don’t know. Please contact them Sure they’ll tell you.
Hi, I was wondering how many hours we can stay? For example, if our reservation is at 10 am, could we stay inside until 5 pm?
Met Museum
New York City, NY
Yes!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art is open:
- Sun - Tue 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thu - Thu 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Fri - Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost ₹ 7,091.96, while a popular guided tour starts around ₹ 412.37 per person. See all 59 The Metropolitan Museum of Art tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 59 The Metropolitan Museum of Art tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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- (0.72 km) voco the Franklin New York, an IHG Hotel
- (1.59 km) The Wallace
- Restaurants near The Metropolitan Museum of Art:
- (0.01 km) The Cafeteria at the Metropolitan Museum
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- (0.03 km) American Art Cafe
- (0.10 km) The Met Dining Room
- (0.12 km) Roof Garden Café and Martini Bar
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