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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Check this collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a grand voyage through 5,000 years of art history. From ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, each exhibit tells a unique story. Explore diverse cultures through paintings, sculptures, textiles, and more. Immerse yourself in the museum's special exhibitions that bring global art under one roof. Whether you're an art aficionado or a curious visitor, The Met offers an enriching experience for all. Don't miss the chance to witness the...

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Metropolitan Museum of Art exterior, New York City, showcasing iconic architecture.
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Grand entrance hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcasing architectural details and visitors.
Bronze sculpture of a young ballerina in a white tutu at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Visitors at the Metropolitan Museum of Art viewing John Singer Sargent's Portrait of Madame X with a tour guide.
Visitor admiring Vincent van Gogh's Wheat Field with Cypresses at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Visitors exploring exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City during a guided tour.
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Visitors exploring exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art during a highlights guided tour.
Guide discussing Monet’s Water Lilies at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Van Gogh self-portrait at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Tourist viewing artwork at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.
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  • See the best of the Met seamlessly on this tour with skip-the-line access and an English-speaking guide.

  • Your 2-hour tour will lead you through the Met’s halls to see famous artworks including Greek statues, Roman frescoes, and iconic paintings like Monet's Water Lilies.

  • Skip the hassle of navigating the Met alone and gain insider insights into its world-famous collection in group setting for a more engaging experience.

  • Did you know? The Temple of Dendur, a 2,000-year-old Egyptian temple, was gifted to the U.S. and reconstructed piece by piece inside The Met.

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  • See the best of the Met seamlessly on this tour with skip-the-line access and an English-speaking guide.

  • Your 2-hour tour will lead you through the Met’s halls to see famous artworks including Greek statues, Roman frescoes, and iconic paintings like Monet's Water Lilies.

  • Skip the hassle of navigating the Met alone and gain insider insights into its world-famous collection in group setting for a more engaging experience.

  • Did you know? The Temple of Dendur, a 2,000-year-old Egyptian temple, was gifted to the U.S. and reconstructed piece by piece inside The Met.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art exterior, New York City, showcasing iconic architecture.
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Vincent van Gogh's self-portrait with straw hat in gold frame at Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Guide explaining Egyptian sculptures to visitors at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Metropolitan Museum of Art gallery with wooden sculptures and artifacts in glass cases and on pedestals.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art skylit atrium interior view with visitors exploring exhibits.
William, a small blue faience hippopotamus figurine with black details, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Guests with a guide exploring exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.
Bronze sculpture of Little Dancer of Fourteen Years by Edgar Degas in white tutu at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Ancient Egyptian boat model with oarsmen and canopy at Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Metropolitan Museum of Art interior with reflecting pool, papyrus plant, Egyptian sculptures, and visitors.
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  • Go beyond the usual highlights with this 3-hour extended guided tour of The Met’s vast collection, which spans 5,000 years of art history.

  • With an art historian guide, this tour takes you through exhibits from the Temple of Dendur to Monet’s Water Lilies in an intimate setting capped at just 15 guests.

  • Unlike regular tours, this one offers deeper insights and rich storytelling, and takes you to lesser-known pieces of art.

  • Did you know? The Met’s oldest artifact is a stone flake nearly 2 million years old, making it one of the earliest human-crafted objects ever discovered!

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  • Go beyond the usual highlights with this 3-hour extended guided tour of The Met’s vast collection, which spans 5,000 years of art history.

  • With an art historian guide, this tour takes you through exhibits from the Temple of Dendur to Monet’s Water Lilies in an intimate setting capped at just 15 guests.

  • Unlike regular tours, this one offers deeper insights and rich storytelling, and takes you to lesser-known pieces of art.

  • Did you know? The Met’s oldest artifact is a stone flake nearly 2 million years old, making it one of the earliest human-crafted objects ever discovered!

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art exterior, New York City, showcasing iconic architecture.
Visitors exploring exhibits on a private tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, with skip-the-line access.
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Ugolino and His Sons statue by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, ancient Egyptian temple 10 BC.
Metropolitan Museum of Art interior, New York, showcasing classical sculptures and visitors exploring exhibits.
Stoclet Madonna painting by Duccio di Buoninsegna at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Marble sculpture of Adam by Tullio Lombardo at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, holding an apple and broken tree branch.
Three full suits of 16th-century German field armor for knights on horseback at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Perseus with the Head of Medusa sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Granite statue of the Sphinx of Hatshepsut at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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  • With a private tour led by a professional guide, your visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art will be more meaningful, offering you a deeper understanding of the museum’s art collection.

  • Enjoy a relaxed, hassle-free experience by bypassing long lines.

  • The Met spans 2 million square feet and features over 2 million works of art, from Ancient Egyptian relics to Impressionist paintings, making it an art lover’s treasure trove.

  • Explore legendary masterpieces, including Monet’s Water Lilies, Egyptian mummies, and Renaissance sculptures.

  • The expert-curated itinerary makes for a well-rounded journey through the museum.

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  • With a private tour led by a professional guide, your visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art will be more meaningful, offering you a deeper understanding of the museum’s art collection.

  • Enjoy a relaxed, hassle-free experience by bypassing long lines.

  • The Met spans 2 million square feet and features over 2 million works of art, from Ancient Egyptian relics to Impressionist paintings, making it an art lover’s treasure trove.

  • Explore legendary masterpieces, including Monet’s Water Lilies, Egyptian mummies, and Renaissance sculptures.

  • The expert-curated itinerary makes for a well-rounded journey through the museum.

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  • Displaying works from the early 19th century to modern times, The Museum of Modern Art has played a pivotal role in bringing contemporary art into the spotlight.

  • With 6 floors full of installations, artwork, and exhibitions, there won't be a single dull moment!

  • A symbol of art and culture, you'll journey through various art movements while admiring the artworks at MoMA.

  • Learn anecdotes about the artworks and their artists through an engaging audio guide available in 9 languages.

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  • Displaying works from the early 19th century to modern times, The Museum of Modern Art has played a pivotal role in bringing contemporary art into the spotlight.

  • With 6 floors full of installations, artwork, and exhibitions, there won't be a single dull moment!

  • A symbol of art and culture, you'll journey through various art movements while admiring the artworks at MoMA.

  • Learn anecdotes about the artworks and their artists through an engaging audio guide available in 9 languages.

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  • With access to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Uptown Loop of your hop-on hop-off bus tour, this combo makes planning your day at NYC as easy as it gets.

  • On the guided tour, get a deeper understanding of iconic works at the Met by Monet, Van Gogh, Rodin, and more, as an expert gives you hidden insights into the museum's treasures.

  • Explore the best of New York on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, hopping between 2 routes and 19 stops like Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge.

  • Create your own NYC adventure with open-top double-decker buses equipped with multilingual audio guides running every 10 to 15 mins.

  • The best part? You can book both attractions on the same day or different days, offering flexibility in putting together your itinerary.

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  • With access to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Uptown Loop of your hop-on hop-off bus tour, this combo makes planning your day at NYC as easy as it gets.

  • On the guided tour, get a deeper understanding of iconic works at the Met by Monet, Van Gogh, Rodin, and more, as an expert gives you hidden insights into the museum's treasures.

  • Explore the best of New York on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, hopping between 2 routes and 19 stops like Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge.

  • Create your own NYC adventure with open-top double-decker buses equipped with multilingual audio guides running every 10 to 15 mins.

  • The best part? You can book both attractions on the same day or different days, offering flexibility in putting together your itinerary.

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  • Skip the hassle of separate bookings with this combo – visit MoMA and the Empire State Building easily with one simple ticket.

  • Explore MoMA’s world-class art collection, featuring masterpieces like Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.

  • Head to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory for breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City, including Central Park and the Statue of Liberty.

  • With just a 20-minute walk between the two, enjoy both cultural and scenic NYC experiences in one seamless trip.

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  • Skip the hassle of separate bookings with this combo – visit MoMA and the Empire State Building easily with one simple ticket.

  • Explore MoMA’s world-class art collection, featuring masterpieces like Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.

  • Head to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory for breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City, including Central Park and the Statue of Liberty.

  • With just a 20-minute walk between the two, enjoy both cultural and scenic NYC experiences in one seamless trip.

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Banksy artwork display at The Banksy Museum, New York.
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The Dream by Henri Rousseau in The Museum of Modern Art
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Banksy artwork display at The Banksy Museum, New York.
Banksy artwork display at The Banksy Museum, New York.
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  • Save money with a 13% discount and enjoy an art-filled journey through two famous NYC museums with this combo ticket to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and The Banksy Museum.

  • This combo offers a seamless way to explore New York's vibrant art scene, with both attractions located just 4 subway stops from each other.

  • Discover timeless masterpieces at MoMA, featuring works by renowned artists like Van Gogh, Picasso, and Warhol, alongside innovative contemporary art exhibits.

  • Explore a 15,000-square-foot exhibit featuring over 160 life-size recreations of Banksy’s iconic murals and installations, including famous works like Girl with a Balloon and Flower Thrower, revealing powerful social, political, and cultural messages.

  • You even have the flexibility to visit both attractions on the same day or on separate days, as you deem fit based on your itinerary.

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  • Save money with a 13% discount and enjoy an art-filled journey through two famous NYC museums with this combo ticket to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and The Banksy Museum.

  • This combo offers a seamless way to explore New York's vibrant art scene, with both attractions located just 4 subway stops from each other.

  • Discover timeless masterpieces at MoMA, featuring works by renowned artists like Van Gogh, Picasso, and Warhol, alongside innovative contemporary art exhibits.

  • Explore a 15,000-square-foot exhibit featuring over 160 life-size recreations of Banksy’s iconic murals and installations, including famous works like Girl with a Balloon and Flower Thrower, revealing powerful social, political, and cultural messages.

  • You even have the flexibility to visit both attractions on the same day or on separate days, as you deem fit based on your itinerary.

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The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh in The Museum of Modern Art
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  • This budget-friendly combo offers access to MoMA’s world-class art and a 1-day hop-on hop-off NYC bus tour.

  • Explore six floors of captivating art and exhibitions at MoMA, with insights into diverse movements and artists via a multilingual audio guide.

  • During the bus tour, hop off at the M&M's World stop and walk to The Museum of Modern Art to spot works by modern art’s greats like Vincent Van Gogh, Andy Warhol, and more.

  • The bus stops in iconic neighborhoods like Times Square and SoHo, near landmarks such as the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center.

  • Enjoy the flexibility to explore NYC and visit MoMA on the same day or on separate days to fit your schedule.

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  • This budget-friendly combo offers access to MoMA’s world-class art and a 1-day hop-on hop-off NYC bus tour.

  • Explore six floors of captivating art and exhibitions at MoMA, with insights into diverse movements and artists via a multilingual audio guide.

  • During the bus tour, hop off at the M&M's World stop and walk to The Museum of Modern Art to spot works by modern art’s greats like Vincent Van Gogh, Andy Warhol, and more.

  • The bus stops in iconic neighborhoods like Times Square and SoHo, near landmarks such as the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center.

  • Enjoy the flexibility to explore NYC and visit MoMA on the same day or on separate days to fit your schedule.

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  • With this combo, you’ll save time and money by skipping separate ticket lines at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and MoMA, giving you more time to explore.

  • Explore powerful exhibits at the 9/11 Memorial, including the Survivor Stairs and twin reflecting pools, honoring those lost on 9/11.

  • See masterpieces like *Starry Night* and *Campbell’s Soup Cans*, along with cutting-edge contemporary art at MoMA.

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  • With this combo, you’ll save time and money by skipping separate ticket lines at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and MoMA, giving you more time to explore.

  • Explore powerful exhibits at the 9/11 Memorial, including the Survivor Stairs and twin reflecting pools, honoring those lost on 9/11.

  • See masterpieces like *Starry Night* and *Campbell’s Soup Cans*, along with cutting-edge contemporary art at MoMA.

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About The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Nestled in the vibrant landscape of New York City, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an iconic cultural institution. The museum’s extraordinary array of exhibits span centuries and continents, offering a captivating journey through the diverse realms of art, history, and culture.


Address
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
Also known as
The Met
Year opened
1880
Founded by
Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould, Richard Morris Hunt, Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates
Visitors per year
3210000
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