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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

ArtHistoryArchaeologyOpen until 5pmFrom $3086 St (4/5/6 subway)

Fundat el 1870 i allotjat en un vast palau d'estil Beaux-Arts al llarg de Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile, The Metropolitan Museum of Art conserva prop d'1,5 milions d'obres que abasten totes les èpoques i cultures. La seva col·lecció enciclopèdica va des de l'antic Pròxim Orient i el Temple de Dendur d'Egipte fins als grans mestres europeus, l'art americà, les armes i armadures, i les obres modernes i contemporànies. Considerat el quart museu d'art més gran del món, atrau més de cinc milions de visitants l'any a les seves sales situades a la vora oriental de Central Park.

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Getting there

1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028

Nearest station: 86 St (4/5/6 subway), 77 St (6 subway), Bus M1/M2/M3/M4 (Madison/Fifth Ave)

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
WedClosed
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–21:00
Sat10:00–21:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From $30

$22 seniors, $17 students; pay-what-you-wish for New York State residents and NY/NJ/CT students; free for members and children under 12.

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Visitor Information

How much does The Metropolitan Museum of Art cost?
Standard adult admission to The Metropolitan Museum of Art is $30. $22 seniors, $17 students; pay-what-you-wish for New York State residents and NY/NJ/CT students; free for members and children under 12.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of The Metropolitan Museum of Art?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is open Sun-Tue & Thu 10am-5pm; Fri-Sat 10am-9pm; closed Wednesdays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is The Metropolitan Museum of Art?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located at 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028, in the Upper East Side (Museum Mile) area of New York. The nearest stations are 86 St (4/5/6 subway), 77 St (6 subway), Bus M1/M2/M3/M4 (Madison/Fifth Ave).
What can I see at The Metropolitan Museum of Art?
El Met és el museu d'art més gran d'Amèrica: 5.000 anys de creativitat humana, des d'un temple egipci fins als grans mestres antics, a la vora de Central Park. Current highlights include Una catifa reial: Lluís XIV i la Savonnerie (A King's Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie), A través dels mars color de vi: Art i identitat més enllà de la Grècia antiga (Across Wine-Dark Seas: Art and Identity beyond Ancient Greece), Vides després de la mort: art contemporani a la Byzantine Crypt (Afterlives: Contemporary Art in the Byzantine Crypt).
Do I need to book The Metropolitan Museum of Art in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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