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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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
About
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
How to get there
- 86th St • 8 min walk
- 77th St • 9 min walk
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54,686 reviews
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The Mills Twins
Wrexham, UK419 contributions
Expensive, confusing, hut worth it
Nov. 2021 • Friends
This is a really packed gallery. There is something for everyone here, from statues to paintings to other firms of art and history. Only two things to mention here, the food is otherworldly expensive (14 dollars for a sandwich wrap! 7 dollars for a coffee from a dispenser/urn) and although free maps are presented the layout and floorplan is massively confusing and difficult to navigate. It does seem largely accessable but the route required to see everything is winding at best. Again the giftshop is very expensive but this is the met so as expected.
Written 24 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Lianaa G
18 contributions
Metro
Nov. 2021 • Couples
It’s so old and nice to see the history of the new ideas and architecture even though it’s about the metrostation. Great to see
Written 16 November 2021
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curlie80
Los Angeles, CA45 contributions
Always a treat
Nov. 2021
Love the Met and have been here before, but this time I saw it through the eyes of my youngest child. Thank you for the increasing diversity of collections and exhibits. I especially enjoyed the Afro-Futurist Period Room.
Written 16 November 2021
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Barbara L
6 contributions
Book-ended my Paris trip of 2019 with this, for the French art!
Nov. 2021
I was pleasantly surprised how wonderful this museum is. So many wonderful artists and many I didn't know were in the museum. I ate a snack at the cafe which was nice. Highly recommend!
Written 15 November 2021
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Rhys54
Chipping Campden, UK25 contributions
Don’t use ANY of the cafeterias at The Met NewYork
Nov. 2021 • Couples
We visited both the Cafe and the Eatery - both had appalling sandwiches and food in general. The Eatery didn’t even have trays on which to put your food & drinks! The bill was $70 for two sandwiches, two yoghurt pots and two coffees!
AVOID AT ALL COSTS - RIP OFF.
We threw all our food in the bin.
AVOID AT ALL COSTS - RIP OFF.
We threw all our food in the bin.
Written 15 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
RLKjax
St Augustine, FL36 contributions
Ridiculous wait to get in
Nov. 2021 • Family
Two separate points here to discuss…
-The Museum itself is wonderful. Beautiful exhibits and exactly what one would expect.
-It’s a hot mess trying to get in. We waited 40 minutes outside in the rain; in the “you won’t have to wait in line if you buy our advance ticket” line. Either they’re understaffed or horrible at logistics.
-The Museum itself is wonderful. Beautiful exhibits and exactly what one would expect.
-It’s a hot mess trying to get in. We waited 40 minutes outside in the rain; in the “you won’t have to wait in line if you buy our advance ticket” line. Either they’re understaffed or horrible at logistics.
Written 12 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI476 contributions
A vast world-class art collection that must be seen to appreciate
Oct. 2021
This was our first visit to The Met in more than 10 years, so we were prepared to spend several hours there. Arriving at 10am, we made our way into the museum, walking through the Greek and Roman sculpture courtyard before making our way to The Great Hall and into The Temple of Dendur. What an awesome piece of history and art! Wandering through the American Wing, we enjoyed the Art of Native America; the Aesthetic, Tiffany, and Arts and Crafts; Frank Lloyd Wright's
Francis Little House Living Room; the Paintings galleries; and so much more. Engelhard Court is so open and filled with such wonderful works by Saint-Gaudens, Louis Sullivan, Tiffany, Wright, and others that you have to just sit to take it all in. After a quick bite in the cafe, we hit the European Wing galleries arranged by artist. The work of the Impressionists fills more than a dozen galleries, each arranged by artist so that you can see the full range of an artist's work over time. We walked through more than once. A highlight has to the 20+ Monet works, including the Water Lilies. While we saw much of the museum, we know that their were other highlights missed. Recommend that one research the art collection in order to prioritize what you want to see in the time you've allotted.
Francis Little House Living Room; the Paintings galleries; and so much more. Engelhard Court is so open and filled with such wonderful works by Saint-Gaudens, Louis Sullivan, Tiffany, Wright, and others that you have to just sit to take it all in. After a quick bite in the cafe, we hit the European Wing galleries arranged by artist. The work of the Impressionists fills more than a dozen galleries, each arranged by artist so that you can see the full range of an artist's work over time. We walked through more than once. A highlight has to the 20+ Monet works, including the Water Lilies. While we saw much of the museum, we know that their were other highlights missed. Recommend that one research the art collection in order to prioritize what you want to see in the time you've allotted.
Written 9 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
SuperTed19
Madison, WI673 contributions
Too Much of a Good Thing?
Sep. 2021
An incredible museum that requires several visits to to take in everything it has to offer. If you cannot make multiple visits, then it is highly recommended that you enlist the services of a good tour guide.
Written 8 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
berend
San Diego, CA347 contributions
Met - Lexicon of Fashion
Oct. 2021
Showing at the Met is a showing of American fashion. It coincides with the The Costume Institute's 75 anniversary.
If you like fashion, textiles and style you will enjoy this show. Make sure to make reservations in advance and bring id plus vaccination card.
If you like fashion, textiles and style you will enjoy this show. Make sure to make reservations in advance and bring id plus vaccination card.
Written 8 November 2021
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Kathy M
31 contributions
A world class museum
Jul. 2021 • Couples
Amazing museum with something for every taste. Reserved entry time is a necessity unless you want to stand in a huge line outside. Lots of knowledgeable staff to answer questions. Truly a world class museum.
Written 30 October 2021
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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 Kingdom725 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?
Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ2,415 contributions
You can stay as long as you like while the museum is open. I will tell you though two hours is recommended because that is all you can take in without getting overloaded with information.
Check out the Greek and Egyptian Galleries and then the special exhibitions first.
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.
Arabian Private Adventure Co LLCc
Dubai, United Arab Emirates387 contributions
Hallo
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Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ2,415 contributions
The Met is still closed and won't reopen until Phase Three of the reopening of New York City. Your best bet is to check the New York City Government Site to see when the City will be open again to tourism. The City just reopened on June 8th and there are parts of the City that need to cleaned up since the nights of looting. Please check the websites and tourism boards.
sofynet_fr
Le Havre, France7 contributions
Bonjour
J’aimerai savoir ce que l’on voit si on suit la visite guidée en français du MET qui est proposée chaque matin à 11h ? Nous y serons jeudi prochain .... Quelqu’un a-t-il fait cette visite?
Merci
Danielle A
Paris, France74 contributions
Désolée, nous n'avons pas fait la visite guidée.
Il faut faire une liste de ce que l'on veut voir,car le musée est immense.
Bonne visite.
Cande Villagra
Cordoba, Argentina
Hola, saben si el Met estara abierto el 31 de diciembre de 2019?
hede2016
Regensburg, Germany25 contributions
Kann ich auch nicht beantworten....
Gherardino
Vienna, Austria781 contributions
Wie kann man einen Fehler in der Bewertung korrigieren?
Es sollte heissen: "Der letzte Ritter".
29Coco22
Brest, France132 contributions
Bonjour. Je ne comprends pas la question. Je ne parle pas de chevalier...
Wie kann man einen Fehler in der Bewertung korrigieren?
Es sollte heissen: "Der letzte Ritter".
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 AU$54.86, while a popular guided tour starts around AU$7.01 per person. See all 47 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 47 The Metropolitan Museum of Art tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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- Skip the Line: Metropolitan Museum of Art and 2 Self-guided tours (From AU$54.86)
- Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum Guided Tour (From AU$71.44)
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