The Metropolitan Museum of Art
#2 in Tourist AttractionsThe Metropolitan Museum of Art houses over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the globe, including Egyptian artifacts, European paintings, and American decorative arts across more than 2 million square feet of gallery space on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Plan to spend at least half a day exploring the permanent collections, and note that admission is by suggested donation for New York residents but has a fixed price for out-of-state visitors.
Overview
The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the globe, including Egyptian artifacts, European paintings, and American decorative arts across more than 2 million square feet of gallery space on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Plan to spend at least half a day exploring the permanent collections, and note that admission is by suggested donation for New York residents but has a fixed price for out-of-state visitors.
Location & Contact
1000 5th Ave, New York, New York City 10028
Phone: (212) 535-7710
Highlights
- Highly rated — 4.8 stars from 93,027 reviews
- Mid-range cost — a balanced spend
- In New York, New York City
Planning notes
Good to know
Price level stored on this Tourist Attractions page in New York City: $$.
Stored hours for this New York City stop: mon 10:00-17:00, tue 10:00-17:00, thu 10:00-17:00, fri 10:00-21:00, sat 10:00-21:00, sun 10:00-17:00.
Visitor tips
The on-file visitor score in New York City is 4.8, across 93,027 reviews.
Recorded address in New York City: 1000 5th Ave, New York, New York City 10028.
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This New York City page records these highlights: Rated 4.8 stars from over 93,000 visitor reviews, Mid-range pricing — good value for the area, In and around New York — pairs well with other sights in New York City.
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