Metropolitan Museum of Art (Skip the Line!)

FREE admission to the MET and the Cloisters as a choice with the NY City Explorer Pass

Description

Visit the Met...see the world! With over two million works of art spanning 5,000 years of culture, The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents the best of human creativity from across the globe. From the splendors of ancient Egypt, to the spectacular New American Wing, to inspiring treasures from the Greek and Roman world, to the Met’s beloved Impressionist paintings, a world of great art awaits you at New York City’s most-visited attraction. The collections and some 30 special exhibitions a year are free with the New York City Explorer Pass. Plus, enjoy dining facilities, the Audio Guide, and shopping at the Met Store.

Your New York City Explorer Pass includes admission to the collection and all special exhibitions, as well as Express Entry, a $1 savings on the Audio Tour and a 10% savings on purchases of $50 or more at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Store. Plus the admission button you will receive at the Met is also valid for same day entry at the Cloisters Museum.

Some of the permanent collections on display include:

• Egyptian Art
• American painting and Sculpture
• Arms and Armor
• Ancient Near Eastern Art
• Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
• American Decorative Arts
• Asian Art
• European Paintings
• Greek and Roman Art
• Islamic Art
• Modern Art
• European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
• Medieval Art
• Drawings and Prints
• Photography
• Musical Instruments
• A regular cycle of special exhibits and exhibitions

And be sure to visit the stunning Temple of Dendur. The only Egyptian Temple in the Western Hemisphere, it was saved from the rising waters caused by a Nile dam project and reassembled in a spacious gallery inside the Met.

Visiting the Met is one of the top things to do on any visit to NYC, whether you are regular or a first time visitor to the city. Be sure not to miss one of the world's greatest museums!

To learn more about the Cloisters Museum, please click HERE.

To learn more and see NYC area locations for Metropolitan Museum of Art Store, please click HERE.

Note:

Children under 12 receive free admission. Therefore child cards do not need to be scanned for entry.

Cost without the card:

Adult (13+): $20.00
Child (3-12): $0.00

Hours:

Friday-Saturday, 9:30 am-9:00 pm;
Sunday, 9:30 am-5:30 pm;
Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30 am-5:30 pm

Closed

Mondays (except select holiday Mondays),January 1,Thanksgiving Day and December 25. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.

Public Transportation:

By Subway: Take the 4, 5 or 6 train to 86th Street and walk three blocks west to Fifth Avenue. From the West Side take the 1, B or C train to 86th Street, then the M86 crosstown bus across Central Park to Fifth Avenue. By bus, take the M1, M2, M3, or M4.

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Redemption Instructions:

Present your Explorer Pass at either the Metropolitan Museum or The Cloisters museum and gardens in exchange for an admission button valid for both museums on the same day. Show your Explorer Pass at the Audio Guide Desk in the Great Hall to save $1.00 on the Audio Tour. Metropolitan Museum of Art VIP entry, $1 savings on the Audio Tour, and same-day entrance to The Cloisters Museum and Gardens is one choice with the New York City Explorer Pass.