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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Year-round

Six days a week (closed on Mondays, except Holiday Mondays)
(Also closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Days)

It’s time we Met! With over two million works of art spanning 5,000 years of culture at NYC’s most-visited attraction, the Met 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.

Along with world-famous collections, the Metropolitan also hosts some 30 special exhibitions a year and an array of public Guided Tours – all free with Museum admission. Also, the Met Audio Guide offers a low-cost option of more than 75 hours of informative audio commentary available in eight languages, developed by curators and educators. Plus, enjoy dining facilities and shopping at The Met Store.

Admission to the Met includes same-day admission to The Cloisters museum and gardens, the branch of the Metropolitan Museum devoted to the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe. Boasting unparalleled views of the Hudson River, The Cloisters is located in northern Manhattan's Fort Tryon Park.

The museum is open six days a week: Sunday, Tuesday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Galleries are cleared 15 minutes prior to closing time. Holiday Mondays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and the Monday before New Year’s Day.

For more information, call 212-535-7710 or visit www.metmuseum.org.

Discount Package Includes

Applicable discount round-trip rail fare PLUS (save an additional 5% on rail fare when you purchase this package through WebTicket).
Bypass admission lines with discounted Priority Entrance Admission to the museum: adults, $16; seniors, $12; children 12–17, $8; children under 12, FREE.
(Admission price is in addition to rail fare).

Travel Information from Grand Central Terminal:

Address: 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street.

Bus: Take the northbound M1, M2, M3, M4 or M5 (located on Madison Avenue) to 82nd Street .
Subway: Take the uptown 6 train to the 77th Street stop and walk a few blocks northwest to the museum, or the 4, 5 trains to the 86th Street stop and walk a few blocks southwest to the museum.

Be sure to print an ITINERARY. It contains important information about your package. At the ticket office, ask the ticket agent for a copy. When purchasing online through WebTicket you will automatically be linked to one.

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Call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for more information on any package, call 212-532-4900.