The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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.

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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.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“:) And be sure to wear comfortable shoes!” “Sure, the view is great, and it's worth a trip up there.” “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” “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.” “offering a diverse selection and great ambience with night music avallible, a great place for a date!” “Bring comfortable shoes.” “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!)” “The great view of the park and the fancy schmancy buildings along Fifth Ave and Central Park West are sooo worth the trip.”
drinks	66.66999816894531% positive	“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.” “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?” “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!)”
food quality	50.0% positive	“The food in the 'cafeteria' is way too overpriced!” “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	“offering a diverse selection and great ambience with night music avallible, a great place for a date!”
overall	100.0% positive	“offering a diverse selection and great ambience with night music avallible, a great place for a date!” “The Metropolitan Museum Gift Shop is a great place to holiday shop.” “This is a great place to get away from the madness and lose yourself in the art.”
return potential	50.0% positive	“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.” “I'm furious, and I love the museum, but I will have to cool down quite a bit before I go back again.”
service	75.0% positive	“I was so startled and offended at his rude tone, that I immediately shut the phone and placed it in my bag.” “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.” “It's such a shame such a good museum has to staff it would horrible employees.” “.. this is for people who really can't afford the full price.”
value	50.0% positive	“Sure, the view is great, and it's worth a trip up there.” “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?” “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.” “Now that I can afford the full price I pay it to support the Museum.” “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).” “The food in the 'cafeteria' is way too overpriced!” “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.” “.. this is for people who really can't afford the full price.” “The great view of the park and the fancy schmancy buildings along Fifth Ave and Central Park West are sooo worth the trip.” “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.”

12/29/10

A GREAT EXPERINCE

by yukajp at Citysearch

i went there today and all i can say is wow

i love this place and recomend everyone should go there

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12/05/10

Amazing Arts

by Chas10 at Citysearch

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!!!!!!

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06/25/10

Best In the City

by Jessica Lynn at Citysearch

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

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04/23/10

Museum

by JudgementDay at Citysearch

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

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08/24/09

best art

by CarsonP at Citysearch

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.

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12/29/10

A GREAT EXPERINCE

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12/05/10

Amazing Arts

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06/25/10

Best In the City

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Museum

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08/24/09

best art

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