The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Check this collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a grand voyage through 5,000 years of art history. From ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, each exhibit tells a unique story. Explore diverse cultures through paintings, sculptures, textiles, and more. Immerse yourself in the museum's special exhibitions that bring global art under one roof. Whether you're an art aficionado or a curious visitor, The Met offers an enriching experience for all. Don't miss the chance to witness the world's artistic heritage – book your tickets now!
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Start your journey at The Met with skip-the-line entry and a 30-minute expert-led orientation, then explore 5,000 years of art at your own pace.
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See iconic works like Van Gogh’s self-portraits, the Temple of Dendur, and luminous Tiffany glass, plus masterpieces by Rembrandt and Monet.
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Get personalized recommendations to help you navigate the vast museum and tailor your visit to your interests.
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Fun fact: The Met displays the original facade of a Wall Street bank—an architectural treasure now nestled inside a world-class art museum.
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Start your journey at The Met with skip-the-line entry and a 30-minute expert-led orientation, then explore 5,000 years of art at your own pace.
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See iconic works like Van Gogh’s self-portraits, the Temple of Dendur, and luminous Tiffany glass, plus masterpieces by Rembrandt and Monet.
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Get personalized recommendations to help you navigate the vast museum and tailor your visit to your interests.
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Fun fact: The Met displays the original facade of a Wall Street bank—an architectural treasure now nestled inside a world-class art museum.
- See the best of the Met seamlessly on this tour with skip-the-line access and an English-speaking guide.
- Your 2-hour tour will lead you through the Met’s halls to see famous artworks including Greek statues, Roman frescoes, and iconic paintings like Monet's Water Lilies.
- Skip the hassle of navigating the Met alone and gain insider insights into its world-famous collection in group setting for a more engaging experience.
- Did you know? The Temple of Dendur, a 2,000-year-old Egyptian temple, was gifted to the U.S. and reconstructed piece by piece inside The Met.
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- See the best of the Met seamlessly on this tour with skip-the-line access and an English-speaking guide.
- Your 2-hour tour will lead you through the Met’s halls to see famous artworks including Greek statues, Roman frescoes, and iconic paintings like Monet's Water Lilies.
- Skip the hassle of navigating the Met alone and gain insider insights into its world-famous collection in group setting for a more engaging experience.
- Did you know? The Temple of Dendur, a 2,000-year-old Egyptian temple, was gifted to the U.S. and reconstructed piece by piece inside The Met.
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- Go beyond the usual highlights with this 3-hour extended guided tour of The Met’s vast collection, which spans 5,000 years of art history.
- With an art historian guide, this tour takes you through exhibits from the Temple of Dendur to Monet’s Water Lilies in an intimate setting capped at just 15 guests.
- Unlike regular tours, this one offers deeper insights and rich storytelling, and takes you to lesser-known pieces of art.
- Did you know? The Met’s oldest artifact is a stone flake nearly 2 million years old, making it one of the earliest human-crafted objects ever discovered!
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- Go beyond the usual highlights with this 3-hour extended guided tour of The Met’s vast collection, which spans 5,000 years of art history.
- With an art historian guide, this tour takes you through exhibits from the Temple of Dendur to Monet’s Water Lilies in an intimate setting capped at just 15 guests.
- Unlike regular tours, this one offers deeper insights and rich storytelling, and takes you to lesser-known pieces of art.
- Did you know? The Met’s oldest artifact is a stone flake nearly 2 million years old, making it one of the earliest human-crafted objects ever discovered!
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With a private tour led by a professional guide, your visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art will be more meaningful, offering you a deeper understanding of the museum’s art collection.
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Enjoy a relaxed, hassle-free experience by bypassing long lines.
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The Met spans 2 million square feet and features over 2 million works of art, from Ancient Egyptian relics to Impressionist paintings, making it an art lover’s treasure trove.
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Explore legendary masterpieces, including Monet’s Water Lilies, Egyptian mummies, and Renaissance sculptures.
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The expert-curated itinerary makes for a well-rounded journey through the museum.
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With a private tour led by a professional guide, your visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art will be more meaningful, offering you a deeper understanding of the museum’s art collection.
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Enjoy a relaxed, hassle-free experience by bypassing long lines.
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The Met spans 2 million square feet and features over 2 million works of art, from Ancient Egyptian relics to Impressionist paintings, making it an art lover’s treasure trove.
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Explore legendary masterpieces, including Monet’s Water Lilies, Egyptian mummies, and Renaissance sculptures.
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The expert-curated itinerary makes for a well-rounded journey through the museum.
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Discover artworks by iconic artists like Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and more in the galleries.
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Displaying works from the early 19th century to modern times, The Museum of Modern Art continues to play a pivotal role in bringing contemporary art into the spotlight.
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Journey across various art movements through the ages while admiring the different art styles, forms of media, and installations.
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Learn about the artworks and the artists through an engaging audio guide available in 9 languages.
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With 6 floors full of artworks, installations, and permanent and rotating exhibitions, there's always something to look forward to on your visit to the museum.
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Discover artworks by iconic artists like Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and more in the galleries.
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Displaying works from the early 19th century to modern times, The Museum of Modern Art continues to play a pivotal role in bringing contemporary art into the spotlight.
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Journey across various art movements through the ages while admiring the different art styles, forms of media, and installations.
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Learn about the artworks and the artists through an engaging audio guide available in 9 languages.
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With 6 floors full of artworks, installations, and permanent and rotating exhibitions, there's always something to look forward to on your visit to the museum.
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With access to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Uptown Loop of your hop-on hop-off bus tour, this combo makes planning your day at NYC as easy as it gets.
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On the guided tour, get a deeper understanding of iconic works at the Met by Monet, Van Gogh, Rodin, and more, as an expert gives you hidden insights into the museum's treasures.
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Explore the best of New York on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, hopping between 2 routes and 19 stops like Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge.
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Create your own NYC adventure with open-top double-decker buses equipped with multilingual audio guides running every 10 to 15 mins.
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The best part? You can book both attractions on the same day or different days, offering flexibility in putting together your itinerary.
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With access to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Uptown Loop of your hop-on hop-off bus tour, this combo makes planning your day at NYC as easy as it gets.
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On the guided tour, get a deeper understanding of iconic works at the Met by Monet, Van Gogh, Rodin, and more, as an expert gives you hidden insights into the museum's treasures.
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Explore the best of New York on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, hopping between 2 routes and 19 stops like Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge.
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Create your own NYC adventure with open-top double-decker buses equipped with multilingual audio guides running every 10 to 15 mins.
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The best part? You can book both attractions on the same day or different days, offering flexibility in putting together your itinerary.
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Skip the hassle of separate bookings with this combo – visit MoMA and the Empire State Building easily with one simple ticket.
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Explore MoMA’s world-class art collection, featuring masterpieces like Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
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Head to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory for breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City, including Central Park and the Statue of Liberty.
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With just a 20-minute walk between the two, enjoy both cultural and scenic NYC experiences in one seamless trip.
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Skip the hassle of separate bookings with this combo – visit MoMA and the Empire State Building easily with one simple ticket.
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Explore MoMA’s world-class art collection, featuring masterpieces like Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
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Head to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory for breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City, including Central Park and the Statue of Liberty.
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With just a 20-minute walk between the two, enjoy both cultural and scenic NYC experiences in one seamless trip.
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Save 10% with this combo ticket compared to booking individual tickets, offering great value for an enriching city experience.
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Flexible booking lets you visit both attractions on the same day or on different days, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
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Ride the high-speed SkyPod elevator to the One World Observatory’s 102nd floor and explore interactive exhibits, including the See Forever Theater and Sky Portal.
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Discover masterpieces like Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon at MoMA, alongside thought-provoking modern installations.
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Save 10% with this combo ticket compared to booking individual tickets, offering great value for an enriching city experience.
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Flexible booking lets you visit both attractions on the same day or on different days, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
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Ride the high-speed SkyPod elevator to the One World Observatory’s 102nd floor and explore interactive exhibits, including the See Forever Theater and Sky Portal.
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Discover masterpieces like Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon at MoMA, alongside thought-provoking modern installations.
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From Warhol's pop provocations to Picasso's cubist revelations, over 200,000 masterpieces await you at the Museum of Modern Art.
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Traverse MoMA's six floors of artistic wonder, your multilingual audio guide whispering tales of creative brilliance and artistic revolution.
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Glide along the Hudson on a 90-minute odyssey, where the world's most iconic skyline unfolds before you like a shimmering mirage.
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Pause for a tête-à-tête with Lady Liberty herself, capturing her timeless grace, before cruising past Ellis Island's storied shores.
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Did you know? Over 12 million immigrants entered the US through Ellis Island, making it one of New York's most important sites.
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From Warhol's pop provocations to Picasso's cubist revelations, over 200,000 masterpieces await you at the Museum of Modern Art.
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Traverse MoMA's six floors of artistic wonder, your multilingual audio guide whispering tales of creative brilliance and artistic revolution.
-
Glide along the Hudson on a 90-minute odyssey, where the world's most iconic skyline unfolds before you like a shimmering mirage.
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Pause for a tête-à-tête with Lady Liberty herself, capturing her timeless grace, before cruising past Ellis Island's storied shores.
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Did you know? Over 12 million immigrants entered the US through Ellis Island, making it one of New York's most important sites.
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About The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Nestled in the vibrant landscape of New York City, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an iconic cultural institution. The museum’s extraordinary array of exhibits span centuries and continents, offering a captivating journey through the diverse realms of art, history, and culture.
The Met has its own resident florist: The Great Hall boasts of towering magnificent floral displays. This floral arrangement is artfully curated by Remco van Vliet since 2003 and endowed by Reader’s Digest co-founder Lila Acheson Wallace.
See ancient treasures in the 21st century: An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts can be found at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, including the Temple of Dendur, gifted by Egypt to the United States in 1965.
The Met is home to more than 5000 musical instruments : Among the Met’s eclectic holdings are over 5,000 musical instruments from around the world, showcasing the cultural significance of music throughout history.
The Met gala’s popular venue: The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute hosts the annual Met Gala, a star-studded event showcasing haute couture and raising funds for the institute's exhibitions.
The Met’s first acquisition: The first object that the museum acquired was a Roman sarcophagus on 20 November 1870.
Why visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art?
Highlights
The Met Cloisters
Let this branch of the Met take you to medieval Europe and show you a sneak-peek into the feudal system, how towns became larger and how trade led to exchange of exquisite art and artifacts.
European paintings
Admire masterpieces by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh in the museum's extensive collection that unveils a history of visual art in Europe.
Arms and Armor
A popular attraction at the Met is the Arms and Armor department where you can see the evolution of weaponry and armor from different cultures and time periods, including suits of armor worn by knights.
Egyptian Art
Step into the Egyptian Art department to discover ancient artifacts like mummies, statues, and hieroglyphic inscriptions, offering insights into one of the world's oldest civilizations.
American Wing
Showcasing the nation's rich cultural heritage, American art and decorative objects spanning from colonial times to the present day can be viewed at the American Wing.
Asian Art
From Chinese ceramics to Japanese samurai armor, immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of Asia through an impressive exhibit of artworks.
Greek and Roman Art
Journey back to antiquity with a vast collection of Greek and Roman sculptures, pottery, and artifacts including the marble statue of Aphrodite.
Musical Instruments
The Met aims to showcase the universal language of music across cultures through its unique collection of musical instruments from around the world.
Plan your visit
Main entrance
The main entrance to the museum is located at 82nd Street.
Accessible entrance
Apart from the main entrance, accessible entrances are located at Fifth Avenue and 81st Street along with the entrance through the parking garage at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street.
Parking facilities are available at The Metropolitan Museum Of Art. The Museum parking garage is located at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street.
An all-gender, family restroom is present on the Ground Floor, and the Mothers’ Room on Floor 4. Most restrooms have changing stations. Accessible restrooms are also available across the Museum.
The Met Store is located at both The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. It is open from Sunday to Tuesday and on Thursday between 10 AM and 5 PM. The timing extends to 8:45 PM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Wednesday.
There are several elevators that visitors can use across the Met. The Metropolitan Museum Of Art is accessible to wheelchair users and others who need to avoid stairs.
Service animals are welcome inside the museum.
Accessible entrances are located at Fifth Avenue and 81st Street and through the parking garage at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street. Accessibility at The Met Cloisters is somewhat limited for wheelchair users and those who need step-free access.
Wheelchairs are available at the coat checks on a first-come, first-served basis.
Strollers, with the exception of oversized and jogging strollers, are permitted in most galleries. Front-facing baby carriers are welcome.
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