Metropolitan Museum of Art
Upper East Side4.8sample rating
About Metropolitan Museum of Art
Founded in 1870 and anchoring Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue, The Met holds Egyptian temples, European paintings, American period rooms, arms and armour, and the rooftop garden overlooking Central Park. The collection is far too large for one visit; most travellers pick two or three wings.
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Why visit
Five thousand years of art under one roof — no visit to New York is complete without at least a couple of wings.
Best time to visit
Friday or Saturday evening, when the museum stays open late and galleries empty out.
Recommended duration
Allow about 3.5 hours (210 minutes).
Opening hours
- Friday
- 10:00-21:00
- Monday
- 10:00-17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00-21:00
- Sunday
- 10:00-17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00-17:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00-17:00
- Wednesday
- Closed
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec 25, Jan 1, and the first Monday in May.
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Location
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
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