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The Met

Worth it. If you only have time to visit one museum in NYC, this the one.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizFrom my guide to The Met
The Met, in my photographs
Address
1000 5th Ave Directions
Hours
Sun to Tue and Thu 10 am to 5 pm; Fri and Sat 10 am to 9 pm; closed Wed
Subway
4, 5, 6 to 86 St, 8 min
Cost
Adults $30, seniors $22, students $17, NY/NJ/CT residents and students pay what you wish, children under 12 free
Tickets
Get tickets
Website
metmuseum.org

Before you go

What I’d skip

For a regular weekday visit, though, the cafeteria is fine but not a destination, and you are better off eating outside the building.

From Where to Eat Near the Met
When to go

Averaging 6 million visitors per year, crowds are all but guaranteed (especially during rainy days and weekends).

From Things to See at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Worth it. Been? Say if you agree.

The Met, in my photographs

12 frames, by season

Christmas

3 frames

With me in them

My own frames

Every guide it’s in

12 of my guides
  1. Things to See at The Metropolitan Museum of ArtMy guide
  2. Where to Eat Near the MetWhere to eat
  3. My favorite movie locations in New York CityThe Metropolitan Museum of Art isn’t just a world-class museum, it’s one of the most famous movie locations in NYC.Worth it
  4. New York Summer bucket listWith over 2 million artworks spanning 5,000+ years, it’s don’t skip this in NYC.Worth it
  5. The Most visited attractions in New YorkThe Met is one of the most impressive museums in the world, and it's no surprise that it's also one of the most visited attractions in New York City.Worth it
  6. Best things to do in New York City with teensThe Metropolitan Museum of Art for famous art from around the worldWorth it
  7. Best winter things to do in New York CityThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, better known as The Met, is one of the most popular museums in the world.Only if
  8. Best museums in New York CityIf you only have time to visit one museum in NYC, this the one.Worth it

Where it is and what’s near

Worth it, within a ten-minute walk
Open it on my map
Hungry afterWhere to Eat Near the MetMy own list, both sides of the walk

The year at The Met

  1. Summer
  2. Halloween
  3. Christmas
  4. Winter
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