GROUP VISITS
Adult Groups, College Groups, Tourism Professionals
For All Groups
Group Admission (10 or more people)
Reserve group admission in advance and receive special group rates, bypass the admission lines, and enter the galleries immediately via the exclusive Group Registration Desk. Please see Group Responsibilities and Guidelines before bringing your group to the Museum.
Directions
Please see General Information for directions, parking facilities, and information for charter bus drivers.
| Group Admission1 | Group Admission + Audio2 | Group Admission + One-Hour Guided Tour | Group Admission One-Hour Guided Tour at The Cloisters | |
| Adults | $16 | $20 | $24 ($360 minimum) | $21 |
| Seniors | $12 | $16 | $20 ($300 minimum) | $16 |
| College Students (outside NYC) | $8 | $12 | $16 ($240 minimum) | $16 |
| College Students (within NYC) | $2 | $6 | $165 flat fee | $165 flat fee |
| Middle and High School Students3 | $8 | $12 | $14 ($210 minimum) | $10 ($150 minimum) |
1 Group rates apply to groups of 10 or more people.
2 Special Audio Guide rates apply to parties of 15 or more people.
3 One adult chaperone per every 10 students will receive the student rate. These rates apply only to middle and high school student groups arranged by a tour operator. See School Groups for information about all other student group visits.
Contact Information
To reserve your group visit, contact Met Tours by phone: 212-570-3711; fax: 212-570-3825; or email: mettours@metmuseum.org.
Self-Guided Tours
Due to the high volume of daily programs in the Museum, groups who plan to bring their own lecturer for a self-guided tour must reserve a lecturer’s badge in advance and are limited to thirty-five people per lecturer. Reserve a lecturer’s badge by calling 212-570-3711 or emailing mettours@metmuseum.org.
Museum-Guided Tours
A one-hour guided tour led by a Museum lecturer is a wonderful way to enhance your group's visit. These guided tours provide an insider's view of the Museum and may be customized to focus on a specific highlight of the permanent collection or a particular exhibition. Popular topics include:
- The Highlights Tour: An Introduction to the Met's Collection
- New Galleries for Greek and Roman Art
- Impressionism and Modern Art
- The Art of Dress
- Women in Art
- Drama, Music, and Dance in Art
See the list of Curatorial Departments or Special Exhibitions to review other possible tour topics.
Museum-guided tours must be reserved at least two weeks in advance. One lecturer must be reserved for every thirty people. Multiple guides are available for an additional fee.
Groups of fewer than fifteen may reserve a tour and pay the minimum fee. A group of fewer than ten may request a tour through V.I.P. Tours. Separate fees apply.
Tours are available in several languages, including French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish.
V.I.P. Tours
Private one-hour tours customized for individuals may also be arranged for a special fee. Please email viptours@metmuseum.org or call 212-650-2329 for more information.
Special Offers for Groups
Audio Guide Discount
The Museum's Audio Guide offers interpretive programming about the permanent collection and special exhibitions. The commentary is in English, but highlights of the collection are also available in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish. Groups of fifteen or more people may reserve Audio Guide players at a discounted rate. Go to Audio Guide to listen to samples and for more information about fees and programming. To reserve an Audio Guide for your group’s visit, please contact Group Services by calling 212-570-3711 or emailing mettours@metmuseum.org.
Two-Museum Visit: The Metropolitan and The Cloisters
Groups may visit both the Main Building of the Metropolitan Museum and The Cloisters—the branch of the Museum in Northern Manhattan dedicated to the art and architecture of medieval Europe—on the same day for one admission fee. For more information about bringing a group to The Cloisters, see Cloisters Group Visits or call 212-650-2280.
Dining Packages and Museum Store Discounts
Groups may reserve customized brunch, lunch, or dinner packages that range from casual self-service to fine dining. See Dining at the Met for more information about menus and locations. Groups that reserve dining packages also receive an exclusive 15% discount on purchases of $75 or more in the Met Store. For our current package rates, please contact Group Services by calling 212-570-3711 or emailing mettours@metmuseum.org.
Museum Hours
Monday: Closed (Except Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Address
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
New York, New York 10028-0198
Information: 212-535-7710
TTY: 212-570-3828
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