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Checked 2026-09-01Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Upper East Side, Manhattan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in Upper East Side

Photo: Hugo Schneider (CC BY-SA 2.0). Photo credits

The vibe

Two million square feet of everything. Pick three wings and skip the rest.

Best for

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Know before you go

  • Under-12 admission is free with an adult.
  • Pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents and NY/NJ/CT students.
  • Hours and prices change — confirm with the venue before you go.

Hours

Mon
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sun
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours checked against the venue’s own page on 2026-09-01. Always confirm before you go.

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