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Location Icon New York City

NYC Met Museum: Guided or Self-Guided Art Adventure

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Overview

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Overview

Quotes Logo NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a journey through 5,000 years of art history. This is New York’s must-see museum, home to one of the world's greatest art collections. See art and artifacts from ancient Greece and Egypt to modern Europe.

Visitors can choose a small group tour or a private tour of popular galleries with a guide. Or, explore on their own after a quick orientation. Walk through the Great Halls and Galleries and see the Egyptian temple of Dendur. You can also see masterpieces from the Robert Lehman collection and the original facade of a Wall Street bank.

Included with your ticket is same-day entry to The Cloisters in Uptown Manhattan. The tour excludes food, drinks, and gratuities. With extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings, the museum offers a quieter experience. Quotes Logo

Highlights

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See 5,000 Years of Art: Explore art from around the world, from ancient times to today.

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Guided or Solo: Choose a guided tour or explore on your own.

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Visit The Cloisters: Your ticket includes entry to The Cloisters museum on the same day.

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Expert Tour Guides: Learn from NYC licensed tour guides in English or Spanish (depending on option chosen).

Sentiment Analysis

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Customers really enjoy the Met, especially the guides and the huge art collection. Some wish they had more time and fewer crowds. Quotes Logo

  • Positive Highlight Icon Visitors loved seeing all the art.

    Positive Highlight Icon Guides made the museum fun.

    Positive Highlight Icon People enjoyed exploring at their own pace.

    Positive Highlight Icon The museum had so much to see.

  • Negative Highlight Icon Some people felt rushed.

    Negative Highlight Icon It can get very crowded

The Journey

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Great Halls and Galleries

Step into the majestic Great Halls and Galleries, where art and history converge. Experience a curated journey through masterpieces spanning diverse cultures and eras. Marvel at iconic artworks, intricate architectural details, and the vibrant stories behind each piece. This immersive tour offers a profound connection to the world's artistic heritage, making it an unmissable experience for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Discover the Metropolitan Museum of Art, an iconic landmark gracing Museum Mile on 5th Avenue. Immerse yourself in a world-class collection spanning 5,000 years of art from around the globe. From ancient Egyptian artifacts to masterpieces of European painting, the Met offers an unparalleled cultural experience. Explore its grand halls, wander through themed galleries, and be captivated by the sheer breadth and depth of human creativity. A visit here is a journey through time and a celebration of artistic expression.

Know Before You Go

This experience includes an entry ticket to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and same-day entry to the Met Cloisters in Uptown Manhattan. Depending on the option chosen, you'll get a fully guided tour in English or Spanish, a 30-minute orientation with a self-guided tour, or a private guided tour in English or Spanish. The tour is led by a NYC Licensed Tour Guide. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.

Hot Tip

The Met is huge! Plan what you want to see before you go, so you don't get lost. Go late on Friday or Saturday for fewer people. Wear comfy shoes because you will do lots of walking.

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