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.
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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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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.
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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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