The Metropolitan Museum of Art 始建于1870年,坐落在第五大道博物馆一英里(Museum Mile)沿线一座恢宏的Beaux-Arts风格建筑之中,馆藏约150万件作品,跨越各个时代与文化。其百科全书式的收藏范围极广,从古代近东文明、埃及的Temple of Dendur,到欧洲古典大师、美国艺术、兵器甲胄,再到现代与当代艺术,无所不包。作为世界第四大艺术博物馆,它每年吸引逾五百万名游客前来参观,馆舍就坐落在中央公园东侧。
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?
- 大都会艺术博物馆是美国规模最大的艺术museum——从埃及神庙到欧洲古典大师之作,汇聚人类五千年的创造力,坐落于中央公园边。 Current highlights include Costume Art, 音乐的身体 (Musical Bodies), 国王的地毯：路易十四与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.