Make room for
a little wonder.

Opening times

All times are local to New York.

Sunday to Tuesday, Thursday

10:00–17:00Closed on Wednesdays

Friday and Saturday

10:00–21:00Late opening

Closures

Thanksgiving Day, 25 December, 1 JanuaryAlso closed on the first Monday in May

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Finding the museum

The Met Fifth Avenue is on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, along Fifth Avenue on the edge of Central Park.

• By subway or bus: check the current routes to Fifth Avenue before you travel.
• Step-free entry: use the 81st Street entrance on Fifth Avenue, or the parking garage at 80th Street.
• Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

• Toilets for visitors.
• Cafés and restaurants inside the museum.
• The Met’s interactive map and the free Bloomberg Connects app to find your way.
• Manual wheelchairs at the 81st Street entrance, first come, first served.

The museum is large: choose a few galleries to focus on, and wear comfortable shoes. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

A visit that works for you

The Met is accessible to wheelchair users, with step-free entrances at 81st Street and Fifth Avenue and through the parking garage at 80th Street. Step-free routes are shown on the museum’s interactive map.

• Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
• If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
• Ask museum staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Enjoy the museum thoughtfully

• Keep to the visitor paths, walk rather than run, and supervise children.
• Leave the works of art untouched, and keep a little distance from them.
• Read the visitor guidelines on The Met’s website before your visit.
• Commercial photography and filming, including product promotion, need permission.
• Follow the signs and staff guidance, including any restrictions in the exhibition spaces.

A little care helps protect the collection and the atmosphere of the galleries for everyone.

Make time for a pause

The museum has its own cafés and restaurants, and the streets of the Upper East Side have more for a meal before or after your visit.

• Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
• Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
• Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Central Park, beside the museum, is a good place for a break between galleries.

A few details worth planning

• Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
• Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
• Start in the right place: with a ticket bought in advance you can go straight to any gallery entrance.
• Dress for exploring: comfortable shoes, a light layer and a charged phone make the day easier.
• Leave space to linger: allow extra time for the Great Hall, the Temple of Dendur and the galleries you most want to see.