Highlights
- Visit one of the world’s greatest art collections, from ancient to contemporary
- Learn about the history of the museum and its must-see exhibits
- Save time with an expert guide pointing out the museum highlights
- Admire the Temple of Dendur, Tiffany glass and impressionist masterpieces
- Your ticket includes exhibitions and same day entry to both Met Museum locations
The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses one of the greatest art collections in the world. With over two million works of art and artifacts, ranging from ancient Greece and Egypt to Modern art from Europe, it is New York’s must-see museum.
Maximize your time at the museum and choose between the option of either a small group guided tour or a private tour of all the most popular galleries with an expert guide. Alternatively, you can explore the museum galleries on your own after an initial 30-minute museum orientation session
On this tour you will walk through 5000 years of world art history. You will see the grandiosity of the Egyptian temple of Dendur, the priceless masterpieces of the Robert Lehman collection, the original facade of a Wall Street bank, and much more!
Art movements that shaped the visual world around us will unfold themselves in front of your eyes. The revolutions of impressionism, cubism, abstract expressionism and others have all found their place on the walls of The Met.
If there is a specific area you are excited to visit in the museum, please ask your guide and they will happily try to accommodate. The best part is that you are welcome to stay and spend the rest of your day exploring the exhibits until closing.
If that's not enough, you can also visit the museum’s uptown location – The Cloisters – on the same day with your entry ticket. The Met also has special extended hours on Friday or Saturday evening, and you are invited to join then for a quieter, exclusive experience.
Locations usually visited on the guided tour include:
Temple of Dendur
Astor Chinese Garden Court
Renaissance sculptures
Robert Lehman Collection
Vermeer and Rembrandt (Dutch golden age period collection)
French period rooms (Wrightsman galleries)
Abstract expressionism (Pollock, Rothko, Lee Krasner)
Impressionism and Postimpressionism (Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, Cezanne…)
Greek and Roman art
4 Comments
4.8
Exploring the stunning masterpieces at The Met with friends was a highlight of our trip; our guide made the exhibits come alive with fascinating stories behind the artwork. One moment that stood out was standing before Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” realizing the depth of emotion captured in each brushstroke—definitely worth the time, though a bit more time at each piece would have been even better!
5
We had a fantastic time diving into the art world during our two-hour visit, where the guided experience truly brought the exhibits to life. It was a treat to explore iconic pieces and learn about their history, although a bit more time in certain areas would have made it even more enriching.
4.8
The guided experience through The Met was a fantastic way to dive into iconic art and exhibits, allowing me to appreciate the stories behind each masterpiece. I took the subway to get there, which was easy and added to the New York vibe, but I wished the group had more time to linger at a few pieces that really captivated me.
4.4
I signed up for a guided art tour at The Met, eager to delve into its iconic masterpieces. The expert guide enriched my experience by sharing fascinating stories behind the exhibits, which added depth to my understanding of each artwork. I particularly loved the section on Dutch paintings, where I felt transported to a different era. One small suggestion would be to allow more time for questions, as I found myself wanting to dive deeper into certain topics. Overall, this tour was a memorable way to explore the world of art in New York, and I left feeling inspired.