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    The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    50,845 Reviews
    #4 of 1,137 things to do in New York City
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    Open Now: 10:00 - 21:00
    1000 5th Ave, New York City, NY 10028-0198
    Open today: 10:00 - 21:00
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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...more
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    Most Helpful Positive Review
    Reviewed 10 February 2014
    Top tips for visiting The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

    Tip 1: Free wifi and water machines throughout The Met. And there is a seating area up at the roof top of the museum (level 4 if I am not wrong) for you to have lunch. You should be buying your own lunch before you...More

    142  Thank TravelQueenie365
    Most Helpful Critical Review
    Reviewed 20 April 2004
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    The biggest disappointment of our trip. We visited on a very wet morning in the Easter holidays, so expected it to be busy, and made allowances. The lobby was very crowded, with a 20 minute wait for the coat check, and the cafes seemed to...More

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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Huge museum

    We spent two hours here and only visited less than 15% of the exhibits. We mainly focus on the European paintings (ie Monet), Asian and Egyptian pieces. The whole place is packed. Highly recommend not to bring bags so as to avoid the mandatory inspection....More

    Thank zacc353
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    The best yet

    I have visited quite a few world famous museums the last few years but I have to say this is my favorite yet. It is simply amazing with so many different sections and exhibits to see. You could spends weeks here but as I only...More

    Thank E9706FNpaulo
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    The worst presented collection

    Although the museum has a lot of very important artifacts, the way the collection is organized and presented is chaotic and digs everything. No character , no narrative. This things make people have a bad idea for museums. They even have contemporary artifacts in the...More

    Thank PanosR804
    Reviewed yesterday
    So much to see.

    We got to see artworks we never thought we would see in real life. I could have done with spending 2 hours in every room as there was just so much to admire. If I ever get to spend months in NYC I'd go to...More

    Thank smc2807
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    A must see

    Loved MoMa - great variety of art and easy to get around - not too busy and the coffee shop next to the gift shop has real coffee 👍

    Thank petatehan
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Cool

    So much to see. I was with my Hubby, Aunt, son(1 yr old) and Little cousins (8 And 10) and there was something to fit everyone's interest.

    Thank Kimona P
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Fantastic day out

    We loved this museum. It’s huge! Allow several hours or even a full day. We took two of the free tours - each lasts an hour, and they’re great for seeing key pieces of art & sculpture that you could otherwise easily miss.

    Thank Sarah J
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Not my first visit and wont be my last!

    I have been going the MET since I was a kid ~ always nice to visit some of my favorite pieces and they have new exhibits all of the time. The highlight of this trip was discovering the rooftop bar! I have been to many...More

    1  Thank j0urney_girl
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Is there any better place to spend the day

    Nope - art from all over the world - ever kind of collection to see and enjoy. The Met is just a spectacular place full of the best of the best.

    Thank DanthetripMan
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Loved the art!

    The pieces are really well displayed. Famous pieces by well known artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso are on display. Additionally, there was a section devoted to Egyptian artifacts. Really beautiful

    Thank AussyLady
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    emiilycx
    23 October 2018|
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    Response from DisaOS | Reviewed this property |
    If you only have two hours, research the pieces of art you really want to see and get their gallery locations in the museum. I’ve made several trips here, and can say I’ve still to see everything on display. Each of my trips... More
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    Response from Justin W | Reviewed this property |
    Your best bet to see the museum is to take one of the "Highlights" tours of the museum that lasts about an hour and a half. This will take you to the best parts of the museum that you can visit later. They are offered at... More
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    Response from sabrina123_10 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, the Musical Instruments Galleries are open.
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