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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art wurde 1870 gegründet und ist in einem weitläufigen Beaux-Arts-Palast an der Museum Mile der Fifth Avenue beheimatet. Es bewahrt rund 1,5 Millionen Werke aus allen Epochen und Kulturen. Die enzyklopädische Sammlung reicht vom Alten Orient und Ägyptens Temple of Dendur über europäische Alte Meister, amerikanische Kunst und historische Waffen und Rüstungen bis hin zu moderner und zeitgenössischer Kunst. Als viertgrößtes Kunstmuseum der Welt zieht es jährlich über fünf Millionen Besucher in seine Galerien am östlichen Rand des 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?
The Met ist Amerikas größtes Kunstmuseum: 5.000 Jahre menschlicher Kreativität, von einem ägyptischen Tempel bis zu den Alten Meistern, direkt am Central Park. Current highlights include Der Teppich eines Königs: Louis XIV und die Savonnerie (A King's Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie), Über weinfarbene Meere: Kunst und Identität jenseits des antiken Griechenlands (Across Wine-Dark Seas: Art and Identity beyond Ancient Greece), Nachleben: Zeitgenössische Kunst in der 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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