Metropolitan Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art    

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, colloquially referred to as the Met, is an encyclopedic art museum in New York City. By floor area, it is the fourth-largest …

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Feb 24, 2025
We spent hours exploring this huge museum but barely scratched the surface. The audio guides were helpful, though we got a bit lost in the Egyptian wing! Special exhibition was nice but crowded. Tick…Full review by Tanhya O
Feb 23, 2025
Art Historian, def. - Knows everything of history, nothing of art. Hadn't been to the MET since the 2023 reorganizing of European paintings. A mental conceit of chaotic hubris- all theory with little…Full review by Kenneth M
Feb 11, 2025
As a woman who loves art, my visit to The Met was magical! Stunning collections, from the Temple of Dendur to Van Gogh’s masterpieces.Enjoyed a light meal at Petrie Court Café and a lovely fine-dinin…Full review by Sightseer41080376043
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With a permanent collection numbering over two million individual works of art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or simply the Met, is not only …
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City, colloquially the Met, is the largest art museum in the United States. Its permanent c…
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Regarded as the largest and most comprehensive museum in the Western hemisphere, the Metropolitan Museum of Art …
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Facts

Located:1000 Fifth Avenue
Construction completed:1880
Architect:Richard Morris Hunt; also Calvert Vaux; Jacob Wrey Mould
Architectural style:Beaux-Arts
Director:Max Hollein
Established:April 13, 1870
Visitors:5.364 million (2023)
Type:Art museum
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Questions & answers

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Hi Michael, I have an old 1975 badge? Will that work? Thanks...Joanne
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Not with current card system. If you are a member, you need to renew every year. An old badge will not work there. I would call the museum directly on this.
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is the museum open on tuesdays and wednesdays?
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I dont think so, please check their website for more details.
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Frequently asked questions

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Are there quiet spaces in the Museum?
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Yes! Download a sensory friendly map to find a full listing. Find more resources for visitors with developmental and learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum here.
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The Met is impossible to cover in one visit, and you should plan your trip ahead of time
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Take a break from the exhibits by stopping at the Roof Garden Cafe and Martini Bar. Located on the 5th floor, this respite has incredible views of Central Park and Manhattan
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Special guides and programming are available at the Information Desk for both younger visitors and seniors
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You can also download their app for free and be your own guide
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The museum also recently opened the Met Breuer on Madison Avenue
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You can purchase tickets online or in person
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The met is open every day of the year, except thanksgiving, christmas day, and new year's day
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To visit the rooftop, look for the elevator in the european sculpture and decorative arts galleries
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The metropolitan museum of art holds hour-long guided tours at an interval of 15 minutes, between 10:15 am and 4:00 pm
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The library is accessible to anyone 18 years of age or older simply by registering online and providing a valid photo id
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The museum lives in three iconic sites in new york city-the
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The old faithful cone geyser is without a doubt among the park's superstars
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When weather permits, contemporary sculptures are displayed at the open-air roof garden
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Admission is pay what you wish with a recommendation of $25
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The metropolitan museum of art offers free guided tours for visitors
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Keep in mind that the british galleries are closed for renovations
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Located on the border of central park on museum mile
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Lectures and friday-night concerts transform the mezzanine into a perfect date venue
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It is a popular venue on friday and saturday nights
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Perfect place to explore and buy some of the most exquisite works of art
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At the largest gallery in the united states you can chase your sense of curiosity down any number of rabbit-holes
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