The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City: Hours, Address, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Reviews: 5/5
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 - 5:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:30 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.
Suggested duration
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Address
Neighbourhood: Central Park
How to get there
- 86th St • 8 min walk
- 77th St • 9 min walk
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
54,878 reviews
Excellent
44,164
Very good
8,672
Average
1,620
Poor
275
Terrible
154
FcpWarrior
Matosinhos, Portugal448 contributions
There is so much to see. The museum is huge. I could spend several days inside.
The diversity of the art collection is impressive.
The diversity of the art collection is impressive.
Written 10 August 2022
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Jack S
Long Island, NY22 contributions
I went here in March and it is just spectacular! You would have to spend 3 days here to see the entire museum. The museum is full of rich history from Ancient Rome and Greece, to Ancient Egypt, to France and Austria in the 18th century, to Ottoman Era Turkey. This museum is truly amazing and worth visiting on your visit to NYC.
Written 9 August 2022
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Chris Biel
3 contributions
Absolutely must see when you are in NYC! Especially if you love art, this is just amazing place, where you can easily spend entire day.
Written 7 August 2022
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nbywg
Winnipeg, Canada31 contributions
Absolutely amazing place to visit. At the Met you can find anything you want from world treasure of art. Ancient Egypt, Rome, Van Gogh, musical instruments... We spent almost a day here and think that we saw nothing. Must visit if you are in NYC. Worth time and money. As a tip, there is a eating area on a very lower level. So, if you have your own food ,feel free to go there and have your lunch.
Written 4 August 2022
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Navkh5
Singapore, Singapore55 contributions
Family
Absolute treasure..my teens had so much fun! The Egyptian, Roman/Greek sections are fantastic. Don’t forget to visit the Egyptian temple.
Go early to avoid crowds.
Go early to avoid crowds.
Written 28 July 2022
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Antony P
Stockholm, Sweden485 contributions
one of the most famous museum in the world with many unique collections, easy to visit (in the right side of Central park) but not very close to some subway station. You must come early to not wait for a long in the lines, photos outside is critical and nice. The museum have ticket.
Written 24 July 2022
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phvi2617
Anaheim, CA360 contributions
I thought I could visit the Met in just a couple hours, and was greatly mistaken. The museum is enormous and you really need the better part of a day just to explore the highlights. If your time is limited, be sure to plan out what you want to see. There is something for everyone, and I really enjoyed the amazing American, Egyptian, and musical instrument collections in particular.
Written 24 July 2022
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kontolkuda
Salt Lake City, UT53 contributions
I had wen all around the world in europe, asia, australia, north africa and north america. so far this is the best museum that I know. Had more stuff inside to see and enjoy and I have to go visit this museum 1.5 days straight to enjoys all the display. even better than the louvre. The only other good museum is Smithsonian but you have to go to at least 5 of the museum to see the same variety that this museum had to offer
Written 21 July 2022
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saturdaydiner
Newtown, PA286 contributions
Couples
We went specifically for the Winslow Homer and fashion exhibits and both were great! The Met has everything and looks spectacular!
Written 20 July 2022
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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, NY213 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, UK109 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, KY89 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, UK109 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, VA46 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, MI542 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
Portsmouth, United Kingdom756 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!
Daisha Jones
Baltimore, MD
How much for a single person ?
camemom
West Chester, PA16 contributions
Good to know. Admission used to be "suggested price" and you could pay less, but if that is gone, agree that it is worth the money and good to support the arts.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art is open:
- Sun - Thu 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Fri - Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost RMÂ 94.53, while a popular guided tour starts around RMÂ 26.73 per person. See all 50 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 50 The Metropolitan Museum of Art tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience The Metropolitan Museum of Art:
- Skip the Line: Metropolitan Museum of Art and 2 Self-guided tours (From RMÂ 222.11)
- Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum Guided Tour (From RMÂ 276.19)
- The Best of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2 Hours (From RMÂ 276.19)
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Private Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket (From RMÂ 514.68)
- Highlights of the Met Museum Tour (From RMÂ 418.73)
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- (0.10 km) The Met Dining Room
- (0.12 km) Roof Garden Café and Martini Bar