Plan Your Visit
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Tickets
Suggested Admission
New York State residents and New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut students: the amount you pay for admission is up to you, but you must pay something ($00.01 minimum per ticket).
NY residentsPay what you wish
NY, NJ, and CT studentsPay what you wish
To buy pay-what-you-wish tickets online, you must have a New York State billing address. New Jersey and Connecticut students can only buy pay-what-you-wish tickets in person with valid student ID. Accepted forms of residency verification include New York State driver’s license, New York State identification card, IDNYC, current bill or statement with a New York State address, student ID, and New York library card.
General Admission
Adults$30
Seniors (65 and over)$22
Students$17
Children (under 12)Free
Members and patronsFree
Locations and Hours
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The Met Fifth Avenue
Over 5,000 years of art from around the world.
Hours: Sunday–Tuesday and Thursday: 10 am–5 pm
Extended Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 am–9 pm
Closed: Wednesday
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.
The Met Cloisters
Art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe.
Hours: Thursday–Tuesday: 10 am–5 pm
Closed: Wednesday
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
- Visitor Guidelines
Review our visitor guidelines to get the most out of your Met experience.
- Directions and Parking
Plan your route to the Museum.
- Museum Map
Use The Met's interactive map to get around the Museum.
- Accessibility
We welcome all visitors and affirm our commitment to offering programs and services that are accessible to everyone.
- Food and Drink
Where to eat and drink when you visit.
- Become a Member
Enjoy free admission, complimentary guest tickets, invitations to exclusive viewing hours, discounts, and more.
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More Ways to Explore
Explore the Museum as a family with special guides, events, and more.
Stream Audio Guide content for thousands of artworks in the galleries and for select current exhibitions.
Enhance your visit using our new digital guide, available for free on the Bloomberg Connects app.
Explore some of The Met’s collection highlights in this one hour tour.