Museum · New York
Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world's largest and finest art museums, featuring over 5,000 years of art from around the world.
Few museums in New York pack the variety of Metropolitan Museum of Art. Located in Upper East Side, it pairs world-class permanent galleries with a steady rotation of special shows that keep repeat visits fresh. Audio guides and themed tours are available for visitors who want context beyond the wall labels.
Plan around your interests: highlights tours cover the must-sees in roughly 90 minutes, while a full visit can easily fill a day. The on-site café and bookshop are excellent for breaking up the visit.
Quick facts
- Time needed
- 3+ hours
- Founded
- 1870
- Collection
- 1.5 million objects · 5,000 years
- Ticket validity
- 3 consecutive days (incl. Cloisters)
Hours
Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 10:00–17:00 · Fri, Sat 10:00–21:00
Closed Wednesdays.
Getting there
Nearest subway
- • 4 / 5 / 6 to 86 St (then 4 blocks west)
Frequently asked questions
Is the ticket good for multiple visits?+
Yes — your ticket is valid for 3 consecutive days across the Met Fifth Avenue and the Met Cloisters.
What's the must-see in 2 hours?+
Egyptian Wing (Temple of Dendur) → European Paintings (Vermeer, Van Gogh) → American Wing → Arms & Armor. Skip the basement.
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