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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art museum

4.8(85611 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Thu
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

About

World-class art collection. A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at The Metropolitan Museum of Art:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
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    Phone
    (212) 535-7710
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    Hours
    Monday:10 AM–5 PM
    Tuesday:10 AM–5 PM
    Wednesday:Closed
    Thursday:10 AM–5 PM
    Friday:10 AM–9 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–9 PM
    Sunday:10 AM–5 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Assisted listening devices: Offers assisted listening devices
  • Assistive hearing loop: Has assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Gender-neutral restroom: Has gender-neutral restroom
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restroom: Has restroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

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