One of the world's great art museums, sitting on Central Park's eastern boundary — technically inside the park itself. Two million works across the Egyptian wing, European masters, American galleries, and dozens of other departments. A full day barely scratches the surface.
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One of the world's great art museums — two million works across Egyptian antiquities, European paintings, American decorative arts, arms and armor, musical instruments, and dozens of other departments. The Met sits inside Central Park's eastern boundary, making it technically part of the park's footprint. The grand staircase at the 5th Avenue entrance is one of the most photographed spots in New York regardless of whether you have a museum ticket. Plan a minimum of 3 hours for a meaningful visit; the collection rewards full-day visits. Open Thursday–Monday. Adult $30, Students $17, under-12 free.
Thursday or Friday opening — the museum is open until 9pm on Fridays, which means late afternoon entry gives you 4–5 hours with significantly thinner crowds than weekend mornings.
The rooftop terrace (open seasonally, May–October) has one of the best elevated views of Central Park in the city and it's included in general admission. Most visitors never go up.
One of the world's great art museums — two million works across Egyptian antiquities, European paintings, American decorative arts, arms and armor, musical instruments, and dozens of other departments. The Met sits inside Central Park's eastern boundary, making it technically part of the park's footprint. The grand staircase at the 5th Avenue entrance is one of the most photographed spots in New York regardless of whether you have a museum ticket. Plan a minimum of 3 hours for a meaningful visit; the collection rewards full-day visits. Open Thursday–Monday. Adult $30, Students $17, under-12 free.
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