The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most visited art museums, with a permanent collection containing over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture. Founded in 1870, the Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.
Founded: 1870 Collection: 1.5 million objects
Upcoming Exhibitions
Chasing Clouds
Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
David Hartt:Peripheries
Sep 25, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027
Designing the Gilded Age: Drawings from the Studios of Louis C. Tiffany
Oct 22, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027
John Galliano: Horizons
May 9, 2027 – Jan 9, 2028
Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous
Oct 4, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
The Genesis Facade Commission: Liu Wei
Sep 17, 2026 – Jun 8, 2027The Genesis Facade Commission: Liu Wei,Speculation
Sep 17, 2026 – Jun 8, 2027
There Are No Words: Si Lewen's Parade
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027Permanent Collection
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 – 21:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 21:00 |
| Sunday (today) | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Open until 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Admission
Pay-what-you-wish
- General
- $30.00
- Student
- $17.00
- Senior
- $22.00
Pay-what-you-wish for NY state residents and NY, NJ, CT students. Suggested admission for all others.
Free admission: Pay-what-you-wish for NY state residents and NY, NJ, CT students
Getting Here
4/5/6 to 86th St; M1/M2/M3/M4 bus