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The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Highlights

Avoid waiting in the entrance queue for faster access.

Enjoy a guided walking tour led by an expert in English.

Explore a curated selection of iconic artworks and hidden treasures.

Small group size limited to 15 for a personalized experience.

Possibility of accessing VIP rooftop terraces if the upgrade is chosen, conditions permitting.

About The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met holds art from more than 5,000 years of human history, from ancient Egypt and the Near East to modern and contemporary work. Its main building sits on the eastern edge of Central Park along Museum Mile, and its highlights range from the Temple of Dendur to the period rooms of the American Wing.

The museum's second site, The Met Cloisters in northern Manhattan, focuses on the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe.

Founded: 1870

Main Building: More than two million square feet

Annual Visitors: Over six million

Good to Know Before Visiting The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Admission includes same-day entry to both The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.

Large bags, luggage, and musical instruments aren't allowed in the building, and coat check won't take them.

Small backpacks are fine as long as you wear them on your front or carry them.

You won't see the whole museum in one visit, so pick a few galleries to focus on.

The Met - Highlights in Pictures

Essential Visitor Info

Timings
Address & Directions
Facilities
Accessibility

The Met Fifth Avenue: Sunday - Tuesday and Thursday, 10 AM - 5 PM. Friday - Saturday, 10 AM - 9 PM.

The Met Cloisters: Thursday - Tuesday, 10 AM - 5 PM.

Both sites are closed on Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. The Fifth Avenue building also closes on the first Monday in May.

Why Visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art?

Art From Across the World

Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, Asia, Africa, Oceania, the Americas, and Europe all share one building. You can cross several continents and thousands of years in an afternoon.

Whole Rooms, Not Just Objects

Some galleries are complete spaces, including an Egyptian temple, a Renaissance study from Gubbio, and a living room designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Famous Paintings Up Close

Works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh hang in the European Paintings galleries. Their size and brushwork look different in person.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Met

When was The Met founded?

In 1870, by a group of businessmen, financiers, artists, and thinkers who wanted to bring art and art education to the American public.

Who designed the Fifth Avenue facade?

Richard Morris Hunt designed the Beaux-Arts facade and Great Hall. He died in 1895, and his son Richard Howland Hunt finished the work. The Great Hall opened in December 1902.

What is The Met Cloisters?

The Met's second site, in Fort Tryon Park. Its building incorporates parts of four medieval cloisters from France and was dedicated in 1938.

What is the Temple of Dendur?

An Egyptian temple from around 15 B.C. that was given to the United States and installed in The Met's Sackler Wing in 1978.

Does The Met have armor that belonged to Henry VIII?

Yes. A field armor made for the king around 1544 is on view in the Arms and Armor galleries.

What is the Tang Wing?

A new wing for modern and contemporary art. Construction began in September 2026, and it is expected to open in 2030.