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The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City: The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.Children aged 0-3 can enter free. Buy Online & Save.

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  • Admission to: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • Guided tour inside the attraction.
  • Access to the VIP rooftop terraces if upgrade is selected (weather permitting).

What’s not included:
  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Other personal expenses.
  • Tips and gratuities.

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Opening Hours:

Monday
10 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday
10 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10 AM – 5 PM
Friday
10 AM – 9 PM
Saturday
10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday
10 AM – 5 PM
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Highlights

  • World-Class Collections: Dive into over two million works of art, spanning 5,000 years, from ancient relics to contemporary pieces.
  • Three Locations: Your ticket often grants access to The Met's three locations: The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer (though its future use is in the hands of the Frick Collection), and The Met Cloisters.
  • Guided Tours: Many ticket options include guided tours, where knowledgeable guides offer deeper insights into select exhibitions and collections.
  • Special Exhibitions: Throughout the year, The Met hosts temporary exhibitions, often included in the ticket price, showcasing rare pieces from around the world.
  • Immersive Audio Guide: With a small additional fee or sometimes included in premium tickets, visitors can access an audio guide, which provides detailed information on selected artworks and galleries.

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Cancellation & Refund Policy

Free cancellation, refund, or rescheduling available up to 24 hours before the start time (New York time).

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Insider Tips

  • Pick Any Day but Wednesday: The museum is closed on Wednesdays and your ticket is fixed to the date you choose. Friday and Saturday run until 9pm, so book one of those if you want an unhurried evening.
  • Travel Light: Large bags and luggage are refused at the door, and the free coat check can take half an hour at peak. Carry a small bag on your front and bring only water in a sealed bottle; other drinks are turned away.
  • Be on the Steps at 10am: The galleries are nearly empty for the first hour and packed by midday. Head straight to the wing you care about most, then browse.
  • Take the Paper Map and Pick Three Wings: Room after room, each with several doors, makes the layout a maze. Choose two or three areas and mark your route before you start.
  • Step Out for Lunch: Cafe lines run long and admission allows re-entry all day, so leave, eat nearby, and come back.

Know Before You Go

Entry & Services:

  • Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount.
  • Children aged 0-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults.
  • Wheel chair Accessible.
  • This tour includes extensive walking and numerous stairs. Please ensure you are physically prepared to join.
  • A bag check is available; please allow extra time to check your items before joining the tour.
  • Small backpacks are allowed but must be worn on the front or carried by hand. Large bags, luggage and oversize equipment are not admitted.
  • Water in a sealed bottle is the only drink allowed in; no other food or drink may be brought inside.
  • Admission covers same-day entry to The Met Cloisters as well, with re-entry allowed all day. It is not valid on another date.
  • Step-free entrances are at Fifth Avenue and 81st Street and through the parking garage at 80th Street. Manual wheelchairs can be borrowed at the 81st Street coat check on a first-come basis.
  • Strollers and front-facing baby carriers are welcome; jogging strollers and wagons are not allowed.
  • Non-flash photography for personal use is allowed in most galleries.
  • The Cantor Roof Garden and the Modern and Contemporary galleries are currently closed for renovation.

Location

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, United States
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FAQs

  • Can I buy Met Museum tickets at the door?

    Yes, the museum sells same-day tickets at its admission desks, but that is the slow queue; on weekends and rainy days it can stretch out of the door. A ticket bought online is scanned at the entrance and you walk straight through to the galleries, which is why booking ahead is the faster way in.

  • Is 2 hours enough for the Met?

    Two hours covers one or two wings at a comfortable pace, and the ticket has no time limit, so you can stay from the 10am opening until closing. Admission is valid all day with re-entry, so you can break for lunch outside and come back for more.

  • What days is the Met open, and when is it quietest?

    The Met Fifth Avenue is closed every Wednesday and on Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1 and the first Monday in May. It opens at 10am, closes at 5pm Sunday to Tuesday and Thursday, and stays open until 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Weekday mornings right after opening are the quietest; by midday the galleries fill up.

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