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The Met and Cloisters museums are world renowned for their vast collection of medieval art

Entrance and Facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art cc licensed photo by mbarrison

Nestled on eastern edge of Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the most visited sites along New York City's Museum Mile. Known to locals as "The Met", the museum was founded in 1870 by a group of wealthy financiers and artists as an educational institution to cultivate art appreciation. The halls of The Met contain over two million works of art representing cultures spanning the globe from the Stone Age to modern day.

Visitors to The Met could spend weeks exploring the vast collections housed in the museum's 250 rooms. To get the most out of your visit, plan to visit the special exhibitions and more popular collections (Greek, Roman, Egyptian, 19th Century European paintings) early and visit other areas during peak hours. Various tours and lectures in a variety of foreign languages are given free of cost.

Part of the collection of medieval art and architecture is housed at The Met Cloister Museum in Upper Manhattan. Located at 99 Margaret Corbin Drive in Fort Tryon Park, overlooking the Hudson River, The Cloisters has been constructed from sections of medieval French monasteries and houses approximately 3,000 works of European art dating from the third to ninth century. Be sure to take time to wander the beautiful gardens after a coffee or light lunch at Trie Cloisters or posh New Leaf Cafe.

In the Main Building, there are several eateries ranging from moderate to expensive within the museum. During the summer months, The Met opens its Roof Garden Cafe, offering al fresco dining with panoramic views of the New York City skyline. During extended hours on Friday and Saturday, the Met offers a quintessential New York experience with a string quartet above the Great Hall. Cocktails and appetizers are available by candlelight at the Balcony Bar or enjoy the summer night sky at the rooftop martini bar.

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Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes. See the official website for details.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Address: 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

Phone: (212) 535-7710

Official Website: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art Reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Wow, our trip to the Met was incredible! The place is massive, and they've got such a huge collection of art from all over the world and different time periods. We couldn't see everything in one go, but that just gives us an excuse to come back, right? The café got a great selection of quick bites at reasonable prices, perfect for refueling between exhibits. Overall, the Met is an amazing place to spend a day with family. There's so much to see and learn, it's like traveling the world without leaving NYC. Can't wait for our next visit!
Kenny L - in the last week

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5 Star Rating What a lovely experience. Both my 14-yr-old son and I enjoyed our visit and took plenty of photos. Staff was friendly and helpful, cafe on the lower level was convenient and tasty. Would return and 10/10 recommend.
Rachel S - in the last week

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5 Star Rating This museum is massive. You can probably take a couple days to see the whole thing. I went once and saw a good 40-50% of it. I’ll have to return to see the rest of it. Admission is $30 for an adult. If you want to pay less than the general admission ticket then you need a valid state ID. However, even though I wasn’t a resident and just a visitor, they let me pay how much I wanted to pay. One guy in front of me just gave a penny, I decided to give them $10. Employees were very nice and pleasant. Plan to go on a week day for lesser crowds versus on the weekends or holiday weekends. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Nicholas P - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating Although it was extremely crowded, staff worked to get everyone inside quickly as it was raining. All of the staff I interacted with were professional and courteous. The experience is incredible. There is a wide variety of art to see with a large collection of each genre. You have to plan on multiple visits to enjoy all this place has to offer.
Mark Krug - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Great museum! A wonderful exhibit of the ancient Pharoahs. It was amazing to see how a cult of worshiping death controlled the entire population. Noticeable: 1) 2,000 years before Christ, the Egyptians worshiped "Trinity" gods. 2) 2,000 years before Jesus Christ, the Egyptians used "the cross" in their worship.
Daniel Maisel - in the last week

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Directions

Subway and Bus Line	Nearest Station	Walking Time
4,5,6	86th Street	10 minutes
1 / M86	86th Street	5 minutes
C / M79	81st Street	2 minutes
A (To the Cloister Museum and Garden)	190th Street	10 minutes

How to get to Metropolitan Museum of Art by Subway and Bus

Take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street and walk three blocks west to 5th Avenue. Alternatively, take the 1 train to 86th Street, then the M86 cross-town bus to 5th Avenue or take the C train to 81st Street, then the M79 bus to 5th Ave.

To get to the Cloisters Museum and Garden, ride the A train to 190th Street and exit via the elevator. Walk north on Margaret Corbin Drive .