What do The Met tickets include?

Your tickets provide access to the vast collection of art at the iconic museum spanning over 5,000 years, including special exhibitions and events.

Do tickets to The Met include access to special exhibitions?

Your The Metropolitan Museum of Art tickets include access to special exhibitions on the day your tickets are dated.

Can I use my ticket to visit the museum on multiple days?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art tickets are only valid for the date they are purchased for. Admission is for one day only.

Do I need to print my ticket, or can I show it on my mobile device?

You don’t need to print your ticket. All you need to do is show your mobile voucher that will be sent to you by email.

Are there separate tickets for different parts of The Met, such as the main building and The Met Cloisters?

Your ticket will include admission to all exhibits in The Met in Fifth Avenue and to The Met Cloisters. But the guided tour is only for the museum on Fifth Avenue.

What are the best days or times to visit The Met?

Try and visit the museum on weekday mornings for a less crowded and easy experience. The Met is one of the most popular tourist attractions in NYC so visiting on a weekday will ensure a breezy experience.

When is the last entry?

You can enter the museum up to 30 minutes before closing.

Is The Metropolitan Museum of Art wheelchair-friendly?

Yes, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is wheelchair-friendly, with accessible pathways and services for visitors with mobility needs. The entrance to The Met Cloisters has several steps and a large staircase, but there is an alternate step-free entrance that you can access.

Book The Metropolitan Museum of Art Tickets & Tours

Guided Tours

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Pre-Orientation Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Guided intro plus skip-the-line access for an efficient and enriching Met Museum visit

Everything you get: Enjoy a curated 30-minute guided intro with an expert, skip-the-line museum access, insider tips for navigating 5,000 years of art, and recommendations for current exhibitions and must-see highlights—all for a seamless, flexible experience at your own pace.
Why choose this: Save time, skip the stress, and enjoy meaningful insights that elevate your experience. With expert tips, a flexible schedule, and a smooth start, this is the smart, efficient way to explore a world-class collection—your time and curiosity deserve no less.

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Free cancellation

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2 hr.

Audio guide

Guided intro plus skip-the-line access for an efficient and enriching Met Museum visit

Everything you get: Enjoy a curated 30-minute guided intro with an expert, skip-the-line museum access, insider tips for navigating 5,000 years of art, and recommendations for current exhibitions and must-see highlights—all for a seamless, flexible experience at your own pace.
Why choose this: Save time, skip the stress, and enjoy meaningful insights that elevate your experience. With expert tips, a flexible schedule, and a smooth start, this is the smart, efficient way to explore a world-class collection—your time and curiosity deserve no less.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Metropolitan Museum of Art (Fifth Avenue)
30-minute Orientation by a NYC Licensed Tour Guide
Self-guided audio tour of The Met in English

Guests under the age of 2 years are not allowed on this experience.
This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
The galleries and artworks included in the tour may vary based on gallery closures and artwork loans.
The 2 hours listed for the experience includes 30-minute guided pre-orientation followed by self-guided audio exploration of the museum. Set aside 90 minutes for your museum visit and stay back longer if you want to continue your exploration.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Guided Tours

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Discover the best works of art that the Met has to offer in a seamless way with a guided tour & skip-the-line access.

Everything you get: Skip the lines & dive straight into 5,000 years of art history on this highlights tour. With an English-speaking professional by your side, you will explore some of the world-famous masterpieces, including the Temple of Dendur & Van Gogh’s Starry Night, while gaining insider insights along the way.
Why choose this: Save time with skip-the-line entry and enjoy an expert-led journey through The Met’s most celebrated collections, including Monet's Water Lilies.

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Flexible duration

Discover the best works of art that the Met has to offer in a seamless way with a guided tour & skip-the-line access.

Everything you get: Skip the lines & dive straight into 5,000 years of art history on this highlights tour. With an English-speaking professional by your side, you will explore some of the world-famous masterpieces, including the Temple of Dendur & Van Gogh’s Starry Night, while gaining insider insights along the way.
Why choose this: Save time with skip-the-line entry and enjoy an expert-led journey through The Met’s most celebrated collections, including Monet's Water Lilies.

Inclusions

2-3 hour guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art highlights
English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ancient Egyptian Galleries
Temple of Dendur
Greek and Roman Galleries
Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
Picasso and Degas (Paintings)
Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
John Singer Sargent (Madame X)

Tip: Just a short walk from the Met, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) houses modern and contemporary art, including works by Picasso, Van Gogh, and Andy Warhol.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for mobility issues.
Some galleries or artworks on the tour itinerary might be unavailable on the day of your visit due to unforeseen closures or loan arrangements.
For visitors using wheelchairs, the museum offers a more accessible entrance located to the left of the main entrance (ground level). Please inform the staff there that you're meeting a tour group in the main lobby.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Guided Tours

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Extended Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Uncover 5,000 years of art with a broader and richer extended guided tour of the museum.

Everything you get: Go on a 3-hour extended tour of the Met with an art historian, exploring masterpieces by Van Gogh & Picasso, hidden gems, and lesser-known collections. Enjoy deeper insights, more galleries, rich storytelling, and visit the rooftop garden with stunning Central Park views.
Why choose this: Take more time appreciating the art on an extended tour, gaining comprehensive insights from your professional guide and exclusive rooftop access.

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3 hr.

Uncover 5,000 years of art with a broader and richer extended guided tour of the museum.

Everything you get: Go on a 3-hour extended tour of the Met with an art historian, exploring masterpieces by Van Gogh & Picasso, hidden gems, and lesser-known collections. Enjoy deeper insights, more galleries, rich storytelling, and visit the rooftop garden with stunning Central Park views.
Why choose this: Take more time appreciating the art on an extended tour, gaining comprehensive insights from your professional guide and exclusive rooftop access.

Inclusions

Entry to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Expert art historian tour guide
Small group tour of 15 people or fewer

Tip: Be prepared for the unexpected – Henry VIII's armour is one of the many quirky artefacts housed in the Met.
Non-flash photography is allowed.
Flash photography and video cameras are not allowed inside the Museum.
Selfie sticks are prohibited.
This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Although the tour lasts for 3 hours, guests are welcome to remain at the museum beyond its conclusion.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Private Tours

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Private VIP Tour

Personalize your Met experience with a private tour guided by an expert.

Skip the lines and enjoy priority access to the Met, making the most of your time with a dedicated guide.
Get an expert-led deep dive into iconic pieces such as Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait, the Temple of Dendur, and Rembrandt’s masterpieces.
Your tour can be customized to suit your interests and you can ask all the questions you want, making it an engaging and informative experience.
Perfect for art enthusiasts, history lovers, and families seeking a tailored museum experience filled with fascinating insights.
Discover the museum’s vast collection spanning 5,000 years, including works from Ancient Egypt, the European Masters, and modern American art.

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Free cancellation

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2 hr. 30 min.

Guided tour

Personalize your Met experience with a private tour guided by an expert.

Skip the lines and enjoy priority access to the Met, making the most of your time with a dedicated guide.
Get an expert-led deep dive into iconic pieces such as Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait, the Temple of Dendur, and Rembrandt’s masterpieces.
Your tour can be customized to suit your interests and you can ask all the questions you want, making it an engaging and informative experience.
Perfect for art enthusiasts, history lovers, and families seeking a tailored museum experience filled with fascinating insights.
Discover the museum’s vast collection spanning 5,000 years, including works from Ancient Egypt, the European Masters, and modern American art.

Inclusions

Private museum tour
Skip ticket and entry queues
Expert tour guide exclusively for you
All entrance fees

Exclusions

Parking

Food or drink
Hotel-transfers
Gratuities

Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
Flash photography and tripods are not allowed inside the venue.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Combos

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Combo (Save 5%): Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Guided Tour + New York City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

See art masterpieces & top landmarks in NYC at your own pace — all in one value-packed combo!

This cost-effective combo shows you the best of both Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York with a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Your expert guide will take you on a 2-hour tour, skipping long lines to let you admire iconic works by Monet, Van Gogh, and others with ease.
The 1-day New York hop-on hop-off pass connects 19 stops near popular attractions like Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge.
Open-top buses let you immerse yourself in the NYC bustle while listening to the onboard pre-recorded commentary in one of the six languages available.
With the flexibility to book both on the same day or different days, curate your visits to suit your itinerary.

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Free cancellation

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Guided tour

See art masterpieces & top landmarks in NYC at your own pace — all in one value-packed combo!

This cost-effective combo shows you the best of both Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York with a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Your expert guide will take you on a 2-hour tour, skipping long lines to let you admire iconic works by Monet, Van Gogh, and others with ease.
The 1-day New York hop-on hop-off pass connects 19 stops near popular attractions like Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge.
Open-top buses let you immerse yourself in the NYC bustle while listening to the onboard pre-recorded commentary in one of the six languages available.
With the flexibility to book both on the same day or different days, curate your visits to suit your itinerary.

Inclusions Metropolitan Museum of Art

2-hour guided tour of Metropolitan Museum of Art highlights
English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry to Metropolitan Museum of Art

NYC HOHO

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
Access to Downtown & Uptown Loops
Bike rental offer (rent for 1 hour & get 2 hours free)
Pre-recorded commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Portuguese
Free mobile app to navigate and view stops

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Downtown Loop (Red Route)

First bus: 9am from stop #1 (M&M’s World)
Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (M&M’s World)
Frequency: Every 10 to 15 mins
Popular Stops: Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, Chinatown

Uptown Loop (Blue Route)

First bus: 10am from stop #13 (Hope Sculpture)
Last bus: 4pm from stop #13 (Hope Sculpture)
Frequency: Every 60 mins
Popular Stops: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park Zoo, Columbus Circle

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Tip: Want to visit the museum during your hop-on hop-off tour, then drop off at stop 16 on the Uptown Loop.
Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography and tripods are no-go inside the venue.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for mobility issues.
Be prepared for a bag check. Arrive early and check your belongings beforehand.
Some galleries or artworks on the tour itinerary might be unavailable on the day of your visit due to unforeseen closures or loan arrangements.
For visitors using wheelchairs, the museum offers a more accessible entrance located to the left of the main entrance (ground level). Please inform the staff there that you're meeting a tour group in the main lobby.

NYC HOHO

The buses are wheelchair accessible.
Choose safety and comfort: Visitors with mobility impairments may not be able to access the upper decks.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Plan your visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met Fifth Avenue

Open hours: Sunday - Tuesday and Thursday: 10am – 5pm
Extended Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10am – 9pm
Closed: Every Wednesday, Thanksgiving Day, 25 December, 1 January, and the first Monday in May.

The Met Cloisters
Open hours: Thursday–Tuesday: 10am – 4:30pm
Closed: Every Wednesday, Thanksgiving Day, 25 December, and 1 January.

Best time to visit: The best time to visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art is in the afternoon. With fewer crowds, you can leisurely explore the exhibits, appreciate art, and delve into history at your own pace.

About The Met timings

Address: Queens, NY 11430, United States | Find on maps
Nearby landmark: Central Park ( 0.8 mile )

By subway: Take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street and walk three blocks west to Fifth Avenue.
Nearest stop: 86th Street
By bus: Take the M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus along Fifth Avenue to reach the nearest stop.
Nearest stop: 82nd Street or 83rd Street.
By Metro-North railroad: Take the Hudson, Harlem, or New Haven Line.
Nearest stop: Grand Central
By car: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is 18 miles from John F Kennedy Airport.
Parking: You can make use of the complimentary city parking in Fort Tryon Park.

Address: 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, New York, NY, 10040 | Find on Maps
Nearby landmark: Fort Tryon Park ( 0.3 mile )

By subway: Take the A train to 190th Street and walk north along Margaret Corbin Drive for approximately 10 minutes.
Nearest stop: 190th Street
By bus: If you are coming from The Met Fifth Avenue, take the M4 bus directly from Madison Avenue/83rd Street to the last stop.
Nearest stop: Margaret Corbin Dr/Cloisters
By car: Take Henry Hudson Parkway northbound to the first exit after George Washington Bridge (Fort Tryon Park & The Cloisters). This exit is only accessible from the northbound lane.
Parking: Make use of the free city parking available in Fort Tryon Park.

About getting to The Met

Parking: You can park your vehicles at the museum parking garage located at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street.
Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are also available across the museum.
Changing stations: An all-gender, family restroom is present on the Ground Floor, and a Mothers’ Room on Floor 4. Most restrooms have changing stations.
Gift shop: The Met Store is located at both The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.
Elevators: There are several elevators across the Met.

Handicap parking sign in a designated blue badge area.

Caregivers of visitors with disabilities enjoy free admission. The museum also offers designated parking spaces and accessible entrances.
The Met is wheelchair-friendly, with reduced seating for social distancing. The Cloisters has a shuttle service for step-free access.
Visitors may use various mobility devices, and the museum provides manual wheelchairs. Service animals are welcome.
Hearing loops and assistive listening options are available at the museum.

Plan your visit to The Met

All visitors undergo security checks, with lines at entrances. Step-free entrance is available at 81st Street and Fifth Avenue.
New York State residents can pay as they wish, and advance ticket holders can proceed directly to galleries. Tickets may need re-validation when re-entering.
Strollers are allowed (except oversized/jogging), and a limited number of wheelchairs are available for use.
Small front or side-worn backpacks are allowed. Visitors can bring water in secure bottles.
Visitors may be photographed, videotaped, or recorded for various purposes.
The museum prohibits large objects, marking materials, pets (except service animals), costumes covering the face, weapons, and more, at the discretion of The Met Security Team.
While cameras are allowed in the museum, selfie sticks aren't.
Don’t bring outside food and drinks inside the museum.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers various dining options to choose from:

The Dining Room at The Met Cloisters: Savor a refined dining experience surrounded by medieval European art at The Met Cloisters.
The Great Hall Balcony Bar: Enjoy light bites and beverages in the iconic Great Hall, overlooking the stunning architecture of The Met Fifth Avenue.
The American Wing Café: Relish American and European-inspired cuisine amidst the artistry of The Met's American Wing.
Petrie Court Café: Delight in a diverse menu of global flavors in the European Sculpture Court at The Met Fifth Avenue.
The Cantor Roof Garden Bar: Experience al fresco dining with breathtaking views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline at The Met Fifth Avenue.

Your trip to The Met is incomplete without taking home a small reminder of your culturally enriching visit to the museum. Take a look at the diverse range of art-inspired merchandise, gifts, and exclusive items. You can shop for jewelry, home decor, apparel, books, and more, featuring designs influenced by The Met's extensive art collection.

Here, you can find the perfect gift for art lovers, with a curated selection of items reflecting the museum's rich cultural heritage.

Greek statues displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

There are two types of guided tours based on the duration of the tour.

2-hour tour
You get an express tour with the most iconic artwork at The Metropolitan Museum of Art with an expert guide.

3-hour tour
This tour guided by a historian will provide you with a comprehensive exploration of the museum with a small group of 15 people or fewer.

About The Met's guided tours

Here is a look at how your 2 and 3-hour tours will look and what attractions within the museum they’ll include:

Visitors exploring exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.

2-hour tour

Ancient Egyptian Galleries
Temple of Dendur
Tomb of Perneb
Greek and Roman Galleries
Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
Picasso and Degas (Paintings)
Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
John Singer Sargent (Madame X)

3-hour tour

The Temple of Dendur
'Washington Crossing the Delaware'
'Madame X'
Sculpture Gallery
Ancient Pompeiian Room
Met Rooftop (seasonal)
Greek and Roman Statuary

Visitors exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art's grand hall in New York City.

Even before you visit The Met, have a look at the museum map to make a plan on how you will navigate the vast halls of the museums beforehand to save time and energy.
The distance to cover within the museum is bound to be plenty. We recommend you take advantage of the many resting spots available across the museum to give your feet a break.
Keep aside at least 3-5 hours and take your time to go through each exhibit in the museum. It is definitely worth the time spent and is one of New York’s best attractions.
Access a step-free entrance at 81st Street and Fifth Avenue on the ground-level.
You will have to spend some time in queues at the entrance as part of a security check.
Let your artistic inclination take over and carry a sketch pad and a pencil along.
If photography is more your forte, The Met is a great place to take pictures you’ll always cherish. But remember, these pictures are only for personal use.