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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

ArtHistoryArchaeologyClosed · Opens 10amFrom $3086 St (4/5/6 subway)

Fundado en 1870 y alojado en un vasto palacio de estilo Beaux-Arts en la Museum Mile de la Fifth Avenue, The Metropolitan Museum of Art conserva alrededor de 1,5 millones de obras que abarcan todas las épocas y culturas. Su colección enciclopédica va desde el Cercano Oriente antiguo y el Templo de Dendur de Egipto hasta los grandes maestros europeos, el arte estadounidense, armas y armaduras, y obras modernas y contemporáneas. Cuarto museo de arte más grande del mundo, recibe a más de cinco millones de visitantes al año en sus galerías situadas en el extremo oriental de Central Park.

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Plan Your Visit

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
Thu10:00–17:00
FriToday10:00–21:00
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.

Nearby

Neue Galerie New York

Design4 min walk

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Design6 min walk

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Design9 min walk

American Museum of Natural History

History11 min walk

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 es el museo de arte más grande de Estados Unidos: 5.000 años de creatividad humana, desde un templo egipcio hasta los grandes maestros, a orillas de Central Park. Current highlights include Costume Art, Musical Bodies, La alfombra de un rey: Louis XIV y la Savonnerie (A King's Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie).
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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