Admission
How much is admission to the Museum?
Admission is free for Museum Members and children under twelve, when accompanied by an adult. All others are requested to pay a suggested contribution. For more information, see General Information.
Can I use a credit card to pay admission?
Yes. The Museum accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, and JCB (Japan Credit Bank).
Can I re-enter the Museum at another time with my admission button?
Yes. Admission buttons are valid for the entire day of purchase, both at the Museum's Main Building and at The Cloisters.
Hours
When is the Museum open?
The Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, and on major Holiday Mondays. See General Information for details, including a list of Holiday Mondays.
Does the Museum stay open late on certain evenings?
Yes. The Museum is open until 8:45 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings. See General Information for details.
Does the Museum offer any special programs on those evenings?
Yes. The Museum schedules gallery talks, concerts, and lectures on Friday and Saturday evenings. Please note that concerts and lectures are also regularly presented Tuesday through Thursday evenings, after the galleries are closed to the public. See the calendar for a list of all upcoming events.
Directions to the Museum
How do I get to the Metropolitan by bus, subway, or car?
See Directions to the Main Building.
Parking Garage
Does the Museum have a parking garage available to visitors?
Yes. See General Information for details.
Coat-Check Areas
Does the Museum offer a coat-check service?
The Museum offers a limited coat-check service. Please note that luggage is not allowed inside the Museum and may not be checked. Please see Visitor Tips for the Museum's complete coat-check policy.
Strollers
Can I bring a stroller into the Museum?
Yes, but certain restrictions apply. Also, visitors with strollers may find it more convenient to use the ground-level entrance at 81st Street. Please see Visitor Tips for more information regarding strollers inside the Museum.
Dining Facilities
Is there anywhere to eat inside the Museum?
The Museum offers a wide variety of dining options. See Dining at the Met for more information, including hours, locations, pricing, and sample menus.
Lost and Found
Does the Museum operate a lost and found service?
Yes. If you have left something behind at the Museum, call the Lost and Found office at 212-570-3981.
Sketching and Photography Policies
Does the Metropolitan allow sketching in the galleries?
Yes, but certain restrictions apply. See Sketching and Copying for more information.
Can I take photographs or videos in the Museum?
Yes, but certain restrictions apply. See Gallery Photography Policy for more information.
Permanent Collection
How do I find out more about the Museum's permanent collection?
The Museum has a permanent collection of more than two million objects spanning seven centuries. See Works of Art for more information and Floor Plans for the location of individual galleries.
Special Exhibitions
Do I need reservations or tickets for special exhibitions at the Museum?
No. All special exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum are free with general admission and do not require special tickets or advance reservations.
Where can I find a list of exhibitions at the Metropolitan?
See Special Exhibitions for a list of current, upcoming, and past exhibitions, along with online features associated with specific exhibitions. You can also check the calendar for a listing of all exhibitions on view on a certain date.
Is there any way for me to receive regular notification about special exhibitions?
Yes. Visitors who have registered in My Met Museum on our website can subscribe to the Museum's free email newsletters. In addition, all Members receive via regular mail the Museum's bimonthly Calendar.
Concerts & Lectures
Where can I get information about upcoming concerts and lectures?
See the calendar for a listing of all upcoming concerts, lectures, and other events. Please note that many lectures are free with Museum admission and do not require tickets. However, tickets are required for Subscription Concerts & Lectures.
How do I obtain tickets for subscription concerts and lectures?
Tickets may be purchased by telephone or online. The online order form may also be mailed or faxed.
For more information, see Subscription Concerts & Lectures.
Films
What types of films are shown at the Museum?
The Museum offers a variety of films in conjunction with special exhibitions. Search the calendar for upcoming films.
Do I need to buy film tickets in advance?
Most films and videos are free with Museum admission and do not require tickets. However, Saturday feature films—free with Museum admission—require tickets one hour before screening. Search the calendar for upcoming films.
Guided Tours and Gallery Talks
Does the Museum offer tours daily?
Yes. The Museum offers a variety of daily Guided Tours and Gallery Talks. Search the calendar for upcoming talks and tours. All are free with Museum admission.
Does the Museum offer tours in languages other than English?
Yes. The Museum offers guided tours in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Korean. (Please note that not all tours are available in every language every day.) In addition, the "Director's Selections" Audio Guide, available at distribution booths in the Great Hall and at the entrances to special exhibitions, is recorded in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese (in a different voice), Korean (in a different voice), Mandarin (in a different voice), and Spanish.
What is the difference between a guided tour and a gallery talk?
A guided tour, usually led by Museum-trained volunteers, provides a general overview of the Museum's collection or a particular department within the collection. A gallery talk, typically led by a Museum curator or independent scholar, focuses on a special exhibition or a particular theme, style, or period in art history represented in the collection. See Gallery Talks and Guided Tours for more information.
Do I need to sign up in advance for a guided tour or gallery talk?
If you are visiting as an individual or small group (fewer than ten people), it is not necessary to sign up in advance for either a tour or talk. See Gallery Talks and Guided Tours for more information. For information about scheduling a talk or tour for your group, see Group Visits.
Where do guided tours and gallery talks meet?
Guided tours and gallery talks focusing on the permanent collection meet in the Great Hall. Special exhibition talks begin in the exhibition's introductory gallery. Ask for directions at the Information Desk in the center of the Great Hall. For more information, see Gallery Talks and Guided Tours.
Audio Guide
Does the Museum offer a self-guided audio tour?
Yes. The Audio Guide, available for rental at distribution booths in the Great Hall and at the entrances to many special exhibitions, provides information about the Museum's permanent collection as well as selected special exhibitions. For more information, see Audio Guide.
Is the Audio Guide available in languages other than English?
Yes. Portions of the Audio Guide programming are available in several languages. The "Director's Selections" Audio Guide, focusing on highlights from the permanent collection, is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese (in a different voice), Korean (in a different voice), Mandarin (in a different voice), and Spanish. A program about architecture of the Met is available in English, French, Spanish, and Japanese. A program about The Cloisters is available in English, French, German, and Spanish. Audio tours of special exhibitions are generally only available in English.
Met Podcast
Met Podcast offers visitors a new and exciting way to enjoy audio programming before, during, or after a visit to the Museum. You may listen to one or more of these FREE special-edition episodes on your computer or download them for use with any portable MP3 player. (See "How do I Listen to a Met Podcast episode?") You may also subscribe to receive new Met Podcast episodes automatically, as soon as they become available. See a list of current Met Podcast episodes.
Learn more about Met Podcast.
Visiting as a Family
What activities and programs does the Museum offer for children and families?
Each week, the Museum offers an array of gallery talks, workshops, and films designed for families with children. Most are free with Museum admission. For more information, see Family Programs, or search the calendar for upcoming family programs. In addition, the Museum publishes a selection of free printed gallery guides for families, which are available upon request at the Museum's entrances.
See MuseumKids for more information about family programs at the Museum, and art-related activities you can try at home.
Visiting as a Group
How do I arrange a visit for a school group?
All chaperoned groups of ten or more students must register in advance. For more information, see Group Visits.
Do I need to arrange a visit for a group of adults?
Yes. For information, see Adult Groups, College Groups, Tourism Professionals.
Can I arrange a visit for a group organized by a tour operator or travel agent?
Yes. For more information, see Adult Groups, College Groups, Tourism Professionals.
International Visitors
Is general information about the Museum available online in languages other than English?
Yes. See General Information in Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.
Does the Museum offer tours in languages other than English?
Yes. The Museum offers guided tours in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Korean. Not all tours are available in every language every day.
Is the Audio Guide available in languages other than English?
Portions of the Audio Guide programming are available in several languages. The "Director's Selections" Audio Guide, focusing on highlights from the permanent collection, is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese (in a different voice), Korean (in a different voice), Mandarin (in a different voice), and Spanish. A program about architecture of the Met is available in English, French, Spanish, and Japanese. A program about The Cloisters is available in English, French, German, and Spanish. Audio tours of special exhibitions are generally only available in English.
Visitors with Disabilities
Is the Museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes. See Accessibility for more information.
Does the Museum offer special programs for visually impaired visitors?
Yes. See Programs for Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted for more information. This website is also compliant with assistive technology for the visually impaired.
Does the Museum offer programs with Sign Language interpretation?
Yes. See Programs for Visitors Who Are Deaf for more information.
The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
When is the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden open?
The Roof Garden, located in the Museum's Lila Acheson Wallace Wing, offers an unparalleled, panoramic view of the city's skyline, and its vine-covered pergola provides a relaxing, shaded area overlooking Central Park. It is open May through October, weather permitting. Café service is also available; for hours and a sample menu, see Roof Garden Café. Search the calendar for upcoming events and programs taking place on the Roof Garden.
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
How can I find out more about The Cloisters?
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens is the branch of the Metropolitan devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. See The Cloisters for more information, including hours, directions, and admission.
Does admission to the Museum apply to The Cloisters as well?
Yes. Admission to the Museum is valid for same-day admission to The Cloisters provided you retain your admission button. See The Cloisters: General Information for more information.
Does the Museum offer special programs at The Cloisters?
Yes. See Events & Programs at The Cloisters.
Is there anywhere to eat at The Cloisters?
Yes. See The Trie Café for more information.
Contact Information
For more information on how to contact the Museum, please see Contact Information.
