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Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
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One of the world's greatest art museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art — aka the Met — is so vast you could easily spend days inside. This tour cuts to the chase, taking you straight to the collection's highlights for an in-depth look. A knowledgeable guide introduces you to a broad spectrum of art, jewellery, ancient relics and architecture on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.
This guided Met tour is the best way to take advantage of the riches that are inside one of the world's greatest art museums, choose between the 2-hour or 3-hour options.
A visit to the Met's rooftop garden for panoramic views of Central Park is included only from October to May and for the 3-hour option.
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Stops at: The Metropolitan Museum of ArtWalk up the hallowed steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a New York icon since its founding in 1870. This world-renowned institution boasts a collection of more than 2 million objects, from Roman artifacts to 19th-century paintings. Your guide leads you by models of Egyptian tombs to the Temple of Dendur, which dates to 15 BC. Cross over to Tudor-era England to check out King Henry VIII's suit of armor, and hear the legends that surround the Antioch Chalice—believed to be the Holy Grail. Meander through the Greek and Roman statuary, absorbing the sense of history as you admire ancient frescoes and the busts of emperors past. Hear about the scandal behind John Singer Sargent's Madame X and enjoy the highlights—and even a few hidden gems—of the Met, with a knowledgeable art expert guide to lead the way. This guided Met tour is the best way to take advantage of the riches that are inside one of the world's greatest art museums, chose between the 2 hour or 3 hour options.Duration: 180 minutes
Admission Included
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Includes:
- Small groups of only 15 people or fewer
- Local guide
Does not include:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Some pieces of art may not be accessible depending on the rotation of exhibits
- Rooftop garden is only accessible May through October, weather permitting. Available only for the 3-hour option.
- No flash photography or selfie sticks are permitted
- Museum is wheelchair accessible; if you cannot access the front entrance via the stairs, there is a ground-level entrance one block south (81st Street and 5th Avenue); the desk there will give you temporary pass and allow you to take the elevator to meet your group in the main lobby
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
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Options:
3-Hour Extended Tour | |
Available 7/27/2024 until 12/31/2024 View Detailed Schedule | |
3-hour and 15 minutes extended tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes |
2-Hour Express Tour | |
Available 7/27/2024 until 3/30/2025 View Detailed Schedule | |
Duration: 2 hours 2-hour Express tour: 2-hour Express tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art |
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