Highlights
General admission to The Met Fifth Avenue, all exhibitions, and same-day entry to The Met Cloisters.
About this experience
The Met is New York’s encyclopedic museum—5,000 years of art in a landmark building on Fifth Avenue. It’s free/pay-what-you-wish for New Yorkers; standard tickets for visitors start at $30. Hours run daily except Wednesday, with late nights on Friday and Saturday.
What's included
- General admission to The Met Fifth Avenue, all exhibitions, and same-day entry to The Met Cloisters.
Who it's for
- All ages. Families, first-timers, art/design nerds. Fully accessible routes and services available.
What you'll do
- Enter via the Great Hall, grab the map, and pick a highlights loop—Egyptian Temple of Dendur, Greek & Roman, European Paintings, Asian Art, Arms & Armor—then wander your interests. Plan 2—4 hours (or more) and use the late opening on Fri/Sat if you like quieter galleries.
Before you go
- Tickets & pricing: Adults $30; Seniors $22; Students $17; Children 12 & under free. Pay-what-you-wish applies to NY State residents and students from NY/NJ/CT (ID required).
- Hours: Sun—Tue & Thu 10:00—17:00; Fri—Sat 10:00—21:00; Closed Wednesday (holiday exceptions—check calendar).
- Bags: Large bags/luggage and bulky items aren’t allowed in galleries or coat check; security screening in place. Travel light.
Good to know
- Address: 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028. Nearest Subway: 86 St (4/5/6) + crosstown M86-SBS, or 81 St—Museum of Natural History (via park walk).
- Your ticket lets you re-enter the same day (and visit The Met Cloisters the same day).
Why this is worth it
World-class, huge, and easy to plan: book a timed ticket if you want, go light on bags, and use a late night for breathing room.