Overview
Opened in 1870, The Met is America's largest art museum with over 2 million works spanning 5,000 years of human history. World-class galleries include the Egyptian Temple of Dendur, European Paintings (Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh), American Wing, Asian Art, and Arms and Armor. Famous as the annual host of the Met Gala in May, the rooftop garden offers stunning views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Admission $30 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents). 10-minute walk from 86 St station (4/5/6).
Opening Hours
Sun/Mon/Tue/Thu 10:00-17:00, Fri/Sat 10:00-21:00 (closed Wed)
Travel Tips
Plan at least half a day to hit the major galleries. From May to October, enjoy sunset at the Cantor Roof Garden cocktail bar.
Hotels near The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
Hotels and guesthouses in New York, Upper East Side, Manhattan
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Statue of Liberty
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Times Square
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Central Park
Manhattan's huge central park and an everyday retreat for New Yorkers.
Empire State Building
An Art Deco 102-story skyscraper and an icon of the New York skyline.
Brooklyn Bridge
Completed in 1883 - America's first steel-cable suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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The High Line
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