The Metropolitan Museum of Art was built in 1870 and is located next to the beautiful Central Park. It is one of the three largest museums in the world, along with the British Museum and the Louvre. The museum has four floors and a collection of 3.3 million pieces, covering various precious cultural relics and artworks from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Europe, Asia and other places.

Egypt Showroom

Located on the first floor, the highlight here is the Temple of Dendur, which was moved as a whole from Egypt.

Lehman Collection

Located on the first floor is an independent circular exhibition hall, which houses a collection of exquisite European paintings and various decorations from the 14th to 20th centuries.

China Showroom

Located on the second floor, in addition to porcelain from various periods, the one-to-one replica of Suzhou Gardens makes people feel as if they are in Suzhou.

European Paintings Gallery

Located on the second floor, after taking photos, you may want to sit down and quietly appreciate the masterpieces of the masters.

Opening hours

The Met Fifth Avenue: Thursday-Friday 12:00-19:00, Saturday-Monday 10:00-17:00, Tuesday-Wednesday, Thanksgiving, 12/25, 1/1 and holidays. The Met Cloisters: Thursday-Monday 10:00-17:00 in October, Thursday-Monday 10:00-16:40 in November-February. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday, Thanksgiving, 12/25, 1/1 and holidays. The scenic spot may adjust the closing date and time at any time. You need to make an appointment for the visit time on the official website of the scenic spot before entering. Please refer to the official website of the scenic spot for details.

Preferential policies

Children: Age: 6 years old (inclusive) to 11 years old (inclusive), children's ticket

Additional note: Children under 12 years old (not included) can visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art for free

Services and Facilities

Parking : [Metropolitan Museum of Art Parking] Reference price: $14-52; Address: Museum parking garage is located at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street; Location: Unknown; Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Exit from midnight to 6 a.m. every day requires payment at the automatic exit channel device using a credit or debit card.

Tour Guide : Listen to the audio guide on your smartphone or pick up a player at the audio guide stations in the lobby, at the entrances to the exhibitions, and at Met Store locations throughout the museum. The audio guide player is free for visitors who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, or hearing-impaired. The audio guide player has a volume control and headphones. A hearing aid neck loop with a T-switch is available upon request. For select visitors, a printed tour guide is available.

Tour guide rental : The tour guide is US$7 and provides Chinese explanations. The information is for reference only, and the specific price is subject to official disclosure.

Wheelchair Rental : Manual wheelchairs (standard and wide) are available for rent from the coat check on a first-come, first-served basis.

Disability Access : Visitors with disabilities may use mobility devices, including manual and electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and manual mobility aids (such as walkers, canes, and crutches) in all areas of public pedestrian use. You may also use certain Electronic Personal Assistant Mobility Devices (EPAMDs) in areas of public pedestrian use, as per museum guidelines.

Souvenir Shop : 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 Phone: 212-570-3894 Open Daily: Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM Friday, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:45 PM

Must-see tips

1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is very large, so it is recommended that you do your homework in advance. You can download the museum APP to learn about the floor layout and must-see collections in advance.

2. The guide costs US$7 and provides Chinese explanations.

3. Food and drinks are not allowed in the museum, but bottled water is allowed.

4. Flash photography is not allowed in the museum. The use of cameras and selfie sticks is also prohibited.

5. Only pencil copying is allowed in the gallery.

6. Strollers are permitted in all exhibition rooms unless otherwise posted.

7. After purchasing the ticket, please put the sticker in a conspicuous place for staff to check the ticket.

8. The Cloisters Museum, a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is far from the city center and can be visited for free with a same-day ticket to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

9. The stone steps at the entrance of the museum are the filming location of the American TV series "Gossip Girl". Buy a cup of coffee and eat a hot dog to experience the life of a girl on the Upper East Side.