Amidst the wide range of art galleries and museums found in New York City the Metropolitan Museum of Art certainly stands in the forefront of the pack. The museum has amassed millions of pieces of art since its inception in 1870, showcased through a number of mediums. Decorative art, paintings, costumes, sculptures, literature, musical instruments, photographs, textiles and much more cover the rooms and halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ensuring that there is a sight for everyone to get interested in.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is open Tuesday-Sunday. Along with the overwhelming permanent collection housed within the museum, there are also a number of special exhibits coming and going throughout the year. Past special exhibits have included drawings by Vincent van Gogh and works by Sol LeWitt.
The following tours visit Metropolitan Museum of Art:
This 48-hour pass will allow you unlimited access to a Double Decker Bus route that makes over 35 stops including include Central Park, Lincoln Center, the Uptown Loop, American Museum of Natural History, Cathedral of St.
The following tours drive by Metropolitan Museum of Art:
Along this double decker tour you'll travel through Uptown New York, with hop on / hop off privileges at 44 different stops and 24 hours to experience the city at your leisure - simply get off at any stop, and catch the next bus that passes, with buses arriving approximately every 20 minutes.
We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.
Every November, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City hosts its annual Young Friends Benefit Dance, an event to raise money for the museum's K-12 educational programs.
Every December, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds its annual Acquisitions Fund Benefit, a spectacular holiday gala that raises money for the museum to expand its collection.
This December, treat yourself to one of the Met's luxurious benefits- The Acquisitions Fund Benefit at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, NY.