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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 21:00
Saturday
10:00 - 21:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
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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
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  • 86th St • 8 min walk
  • 77th St • 9 min walk
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jansjourneys
Rockaway, NJ739 contributions
See the Tudor Art Exhibit!
Nov 2022
I went with 2 other gal pals to see the Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England (there until early January). It was FANTASTIC! I LOVE the Tudor English period and there were so many awesome things to see: paintings, suits of armor, rugs and wall hangings (tapestries) just amazing items that have been beautifully preserved for so many years! I LOVED this show, we also saw some post-impressionist art and had lunch at Serafina's (walking distance). We parked in the Met's parking lot which was safe and awesome!
Written 29 November 2022
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Leonard K
Washington DC, DC336 contributions
You could spend weeks here, and not see everything!
Nov 2022
This is one of the most extensive, interesting and enlightening collections in the world! I recommend signing up for one of their "highlights" guided tours to begin.
Written 18 November 2022
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Didi L
North Myrtle Beach, SC34 contributions
Okay if you love art than its amazing
Nov 2022
Modern art isnt for everyone but this museum provides something for everyone. The place is clean and easy to navigate. Has a nice area to sit and enjoy the art.
Written 17 November 2022
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willisjolly
Saint George, SC7 contributions
Had to come back for seconds
Dec 2021
The Met is so fabulous after spending most of a day here we woke the next morning and decided we needed to go back! Love it.
Written 16 November 2022
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Maria D
Cali, Colombia63 contributions
Extraordinary
Nov 2022
I go every time I visit NYC, it is wonderful, exciting and there is always a new exhibition to see. My favorite is the Egyptian Collection.
Written 16 November 2022
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Will E
4 contributions
Must do!
Nov 2022 • Couples
Excellent museum and very well laid out. Peaceful and relaxing vibe. My only critical review would be that there was too much to see!
Written 15 November 2022
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Chris H
Sheffield, UK86 contributions
What a wonderful experience
Nov 2022
intended to do the suggested 1 hour at the Met but stayed for 3..we still were careful about limiting our viewing as you could spend days here hi lights fir us Temple of Dendhu Frank Lloyd Wright The Kim ono exhibition and the Impressionist Gallery
Written 15 November 2022
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sam101645
Walnut Creek, CA323 contributions
Of course it's world class
Oct 2022
Some museums are more equal than others. The Met is one of them. Worth a visit every time we are in town.
Written 13 November 2022
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Gamal_Mik
Cairo, Egypt167 contributions
AMAZING, yet planning ahead is a must !!
Oct 2022
This is one of the richest museums in the world, and I say that out of experience. It is HUGE and has an enormous variety of exhibits. This means: either you assign several days to adequately enjoy it OR you make a plan for what you really like to see and what you can skip.
I shall not write about the collections since many previous comments addressed this adequately. However, the ancient EGYPTIAN section is amazing. It contains the largest collection outside Egypt. It even contains a small temple!!
You also want to check on ticket prices since there are discounted tickets for students, seniors and multi-visits.
There are a couple of possibilities for coffee, refreshments, snacks and even dinning inside. You may want to consider a little rest in the fresh air and enjoy the view on the terrace at the 5th floor.
If you are in NY and haven't been to the MET (as they call it there) consider that you haven't been to NY.
Written 13 November 2022
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Phyllis
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Best museum in the world
Oct 2022
The best museum on the face of the earth. There is no other like it. You have a little of everything from every genre, every time frame. One trip does not do it justice, neither does several. You can always come back and find something new or see something you missed before. There is always an exhibit going on as well.
Written 10 November 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is open:
  • Sun - Tue 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thu - Thu 10:00 - 17:00
  • Fri - Sat 10:00 - 21:00
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost €83.30, while a popular guided tour starts around €5.81 per person. See all 53 The Metropolitan Museum of Art tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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