HOW TO VISIT THE MET IN 2025
Welcome! In this guide, I’ll share everything you need to know to prepare yourself for a visit to The MET, including a brief history, hours, tours, and what exhibits are available.
MET MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS 2025
2025
- The Genesis Facade Commission: Lee Bul, Long Tail Halo: Through May 27, 2025
- The New Art: American Photography, 1839-1910: April 11-July 20, 2025
- Sargent and Paris: April 27-August 3, 2025
- Celebrating the Year of the Snake: Through February 10, 2026
- Caspar David Friedrich: The Sould of Nature: Through May 11, 2026
- The Magical City: George Morrison’s New York: July 17, 2025- May 31, 2026
ONGOING
- Look Again: European Paintings 1300-1800
- Embracing Color: Enamel in Chinese Decorative Arts, 1300β1900
- Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room
- Layered Narrative: The Northern Renaissance Gallery
- FabergΓ© from the Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation Collection
THE MET MUSEUM HOURS & TICKETS
| Monday | 10 AM β 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM β 5 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM β 5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM β 9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM β 9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM β 5 PM |
The MET museum is closed on:
- Thanksgiving Day
- December 25
- January 1
- First Monday in May.
MET MUSEUM TICKETS
- New York State residents – pay what you wish.
- New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut students – pay what you wish.
General Admission Tickets:
- $30 for adults
- $22 for seniors (65 and over)
- $17 for students
- Free for children under 12
The Met offers complimentary admission tickets to current students from:
- Columbia University
- Macaulay Honors College – CUNY
- New York City High School students
- NYU Institute of Fine Arts
- NYU Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
- Bard Graduate Center
- Barnard College
HOW LONG TO SPEND AT THE MET
At a minimum: 3-4 hours. The museum is the largest in the United States, so you would need at least a week to admire all the beautiful art, sculptures, and paintings!
Most people spend 3 hours at the met. I can do the same, but if we go with my husband, the time will be reduced to 2 hours!
If you have limited time or want to focus on the must-see artworks, I suggest you see my Guide To The Top Art Pieces at The MET.
MET MUSEUM LOCATIONS
- The MET Fifth Avenue: 1000 Fifth Avenue, at 82nd Street, New York, NY 10028
- The MET Cloisters: 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, New York, NY 10040
Note: Each admission ticket provides same-day entry to both locations.
WHY I LOVE THE MET IN NYC AND YOU WILL TOO
I LOVE THE MET. If you plan a trip to New York, add The MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art) to the list of things you need to see during your visit.
The Metropolitan Museum – Interesting Facts
- The MET was founded on April 13, 1870, to encourage and develop the study of the fine arts, and is now the largest art museum in the United States.
- The massive building (see the image that I shared at the start of this post) is perched on the edge of Central Park on Fifth Avenue in the Upper East Side.
- The museum’s permanent collection contains over two million works, that are enjoyed by more than 6 million visitors per year.
I’ve had the opportunity to visit The MET many times over the years, and I can’t help but gasp each time I enter the Greek and Roman art wing. The way that bodies used to be carved out of marble is mesmerizing, I highly recommend spending some time checking out the sculptures in the gallery. I could sit and look at paintings or sculptures all day long.
We checked out two exhibitions at The MET: Dutch Masterpieces & A New Look at Old Masters. Both were a total dream, and I got to see paintings by Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, and François Boucher.
If you appreciate seeing the work of great artists of former times, I highly recommend seeing those exhibits. Visiting museums during chilly Fall or Winter days is one of my favorite things to do in NYC.
RECOMMENDED ARTICLE: A Guide to the Top Art Pieces at The MET!
MET TOUR OPTIONS
If you’re looking for a guided tour of The MET, here are two popular tours with great reviews:
- Highlights of The MET Museum Tour (2.5 hours)
- Skip-The-Line Met Museum – Exclusive Guided Tour (2.5 hours)
MET MUSEUM STORE
Next time you visit the museum, you can visit the gift shop where you can find around 300 art-infused gifts for just about everyone! Books, stationary, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and home dΓ©cor, The MET store has it all. Also, shop below!
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MET MUSEUM MAP
Take a quick look at the map below, so that you can familiarize yourself with the museum’s layout before you visit The MET.
A final note!
Whether you have 2, 4, or 5 hours to spend at The MET, see my guide to getting the most out of your visit, with a useful list that includes the top masterpieces, objects, and sculptures you should see at this museum.
RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA
Here are the spots that I love and recommend:
- For a quick bite: Ralph’s Coffee
- For lunch: CafΓ© Sabarsky or The Mark
- For dinner: Sistina
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See more of my New York guides below:
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- Christmas in New York Guide
- Top Art Pieces at The MET Museum
- St. Patrickβs Cathedral Midnight Mass
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