The Metropolitan Museum of Art

(212) 535-7710

1000 5th Ave (81st Street)
New York, NY 10028 40.7786 -73.9627

Get Map & Directions »

Neighborhoods: Central Park, Midtown

metmuseum.org/

Years in business

Established in 1870

Hours:

Tue-Thu 10am-4:30pm

Fri-Sat 10am-8:30pm

Sun 10am-4:30pm

Last updated 8.26.11

Category:

Museums, Gift Shops, Art Galleries, Attractions, Clambakes, Family Attractions, Art, Arts & Entertainment

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

In Short – The rooftop cafe is the crown jewel of the city's largest museum, with its own rotating sculpture exhibits. Daytime affords a fabulous view of the park. Nightime is dreamy, with the towers of midtown as backdrop. If you happen to tire of looking outside, try heading inside the museum itself. You'll find the finest collection of American art in the world, a selection of ancient Egyptian art that rivals Cairo's and an amazing assortment of European paintings and sculptures.

Editor's Tips

Where to Sit:
The MoMA rooftop patio is one of the best places in New York to have a glass of wine, with the opportunity to gaze across Central Park while surrounded by great sculpture.
Know Before You Go:
The espresso and wine bar on the roof garden is open seasonally, from May to late fall, weather permitting.
The Extras:
If the Met Cafe floats your boat, you might also enjoy visiting the roof at the Dia Center.
Save Money:
Admission to The Cloisters is free with your ticket to the Met.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Bring comfortable shoes.”
  2. “They have free shows, their arts are magnificently beautiful and the location is sooo strategic on 5th Ave. near to Central Park, to Guggenheim, to Central Park Zoo, to Colombus Circle, to shopping areas all the way in 5th Ave.”
  3. “If you want a drink at the end of a day exploring the museum, you can go upstairs and check out the view for five seconds of "oh," or you can actually go to a nice cafe on the street or in the park (boathouse is beautiful and cheaper!)”
  4. “:) And be sure to wear comfortable shoes!”
  5. “offering a diverse selection and great ambience with night music avallible, a great place for a date!”
  6. “Sure, the view is great, and it's worth a trip up there.”
  7. “The great view of the park and the fancy schmancy buildings along Fifth Ave and Central Park West are sooo worth the trip.”
  8. “We just visited recently to check out the Koons roof exhibit (terrific on a nice day, there's also a cool Rodin up there) then to see the Costume Institute's fun Superheroes exhibit, while wandering historic rooms that I had seen many times before display”
drinks
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “If you want a drink at the end of a day exploring the museum, you can go upstairs and check out the view for five seconds of "oh," or you can actually go to a nice cafe on the street or in the park (boathouse is beautiful and cheaper!)”
  2. “You can buy an expensive beer (and, incongruously, a bag of chips as well), but why not enjoy the Museum sober and then go to a real Upper East Side bar?”
  3. “read the descriptions on citysearch and was excited to check this place out, assuming it would be a swanky, artsy bar atop the Museum with interesting cocktails and interesting people.”
food quality
50.0% positive
  1. “The food in the 'cafeteria' is way too overpriced!”
  2. “Once you are tired of walking indoors in the galleries, you can go directly to Central Park and breathe fresh air on the lawn.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “offering a diverse selection and great ambience with night music avallible, a great place for a date!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “offering a diverse selection and great ambience with night music avallible, a great place for a date!”
  2. “The Metropolitan Museum Gift Shop is a great place to holiday shop.”
  3. “This is a great place to get away from the madness and lose yourself in the art.”
return potential
50.0% positive
  1. “I'm furious, and I love the museum, but I will have to cool down quite a bit before I go back again.”
  2. “took my time about 3 hours in here and still haven't seen everything yet, but the huge of the museum is not a deterant for me to go back again.”
service
75.0% positive
  1. “.. this is for people who really can't afford the full price.”
  2. “It's such a shame such a good museum has to staff it would horrible employees.”
  3. “read the descriptions on citysearch and was excited to check this place out, assuming it would be a swanky, artsy bar atop the Museum with interesting cocktails and interesting people.”
  4. “I was so startled and offended at his rude tone, that I immediately shut the phone and placed it in my bag.”
value
50.0% positive
  1. “.. this is for people who really can't afford the full price.”
  2. “The food in the 'cafeteria' is way too overpriced!”
  3. “You can buy an expensive beer (and, incongruously, a bag of chips as well), but why not enjoy the Museum sober and then go to a real Upper East Side bar?”
  4. “If you don't have the money for the full price they will take less with not batting an eye (not valid for special exhibits).”
  5. “Now that I can afford the full price I pay it to support the Museum.”
  6. “Obviously, if you really love art you will most likely love this place, but even if you're not that into art, it is worth checking out if you are in New York.”
  7. “The great view of the park and the fancy schmancy buildings along Fifth Ave and Central Park West are sooo worth the trip.”
  8. “The Met Museum is a fantastic and while the attached shop may seem like a waste of money, I would truly recommend making the visit as the st.”
  9. “Sure, the view is great, and it's worth a trip up there.”
  10. “took my time about 3 hours in here and still haven't seen everything yet, but the huge of the museum is not a deterant for me to go back again.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/29/10

A GREAT EXPERINCE

by yukajp

i went there today and all i can say is wow

i love this place and recomend everyone should go there

4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/05/10

Amazing Arts

by Chas10

I have been to Metropolitan Museum of Art thrice and I believe that this is only the place to find any type of art. I would recommend my friends to visit what! an amazing art here is. Best museum in New York!!!!!!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/25/10

Best In the City

by Jessica Lynn

One of the best museums in the city. Had some of my favorite Warhol pieces on display. And always has wonderful limited engagement exhibits.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/23/10

Museum

by JudgementDay

This museum is one of the best in the city. I have gone 4 times now and you lose yourself in knowledge and in the amazing art work. The funny part in all of this is I've always hated museums! This is a great place to get away from the madness and lose yourself in the art. I've spent hours here and not even realized it. I recommend this museum to anyone. Thanks for the getaway.

  • Pros: inexpensive, great art
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/24/09

best art

by CarsonP

This is by far my favorite art musuem on the east coast. If you live in NY or are just visiting this is a must see.

  • Pros: best collection of art
  • Cons: crowded

The Details on The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Place Categories:

  • best met museum
  • great place
  • amazing standing collection
  • really love art
  • full price
  • great people
  • informative tour guides
  • beautiful boathouse
  • comfortable shoes
  • amazing displays
  • interesting cocktails
  • amazing meseum
  • expensive beer
  • beautiful facility
  • favorite arms
  • famous red tail hawk
  • not best art museum
  • fabulous exhibits
  • great halls
  • best bet
  • cool rodin
  • never fails met
  • great view
  • big deterrent
  • wonderful afternoon
Advertisement

Featured In

Recent Reviews In Manhattan

4 Star Rating: Recommended

Libation

137 Ludlow St., New York, NY

1 Star Rating: Poor

Manhattan Concrete Design, LLC

385 1st Ave, New York, NY

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

Rodolfo Valentin Salon & Spa

696 Madison Avenue, New York, NY

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

Early Options

124 E 40th St, New York, NY

Advertisement