The Ultimate Guide to The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC ✨
A Timeless Art Journey 🕰️ | “You stand in front of the display case, gazing at the inscriptions on the stele…” 🌆 About The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met): Home to over 2 million artworks spanning 5,000 years, from ancient Egyptian temples to Van Gogh masterpieces, from Suzhou-style gardens to medieval armor, every exhibit tells a story of human civilization’s brilliance and fusion. Here, every step is an encounter with history, and every glance is a gift from time. 1⃣ 📅 Opening Hours ✅ 10 AM – 5 PM (Friday & Saturday until 9 PM) ❌ Closed: Wednesdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and the first Monday in May 2⃣ 💵 Ticket Prices & Validity 🧑30:Adults🧑17: Students 3⃣ ⏰ Visiting Time Tickets are now valid for only 1 day, but you can re-enter multiple times on the same day. 4⃣ Recommended Galleries Short on time? Focus on these highlights, mainly located on the 1st and 2nd floors. ⭐️ 1st Floor: Robert Lehman Wing; European Sculpture, Medieval & Byzantine Art, Arms & Armor; Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome ⭐️ 2nd Floor: Chinese Art, European Paintings; Near Eastern Art, American Art 5⃣ Must-See Exhibits (Incomplete List) ⭐️ Ancient Egypt: The Temple of Dendur, mummies, and reliefs (This 2,000-year-old temple was relocated here, with sunlight streaming through the glass ceiling, reflecting off the Nile-like pool. It’s also the venue for the Met Gala and a scene from Ocean’s 8 – pure cinematic vibes! 📸) ⭐️ Western Paintings: Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Vermeer, Rembrandt, Cézanne, Manet, and more (Gallery 825 houses 10 Van Gogh originals, including Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat. Monet’s water lilies and Renoir’s portraits feel like a conversation with the masters.) ⭐️ Chinese Art: Buddhist sutras, Shang & Zhou bronzes, Han Dynasty pottery, Wei & Jin wood carvings, Song & Yuan paintings ⭐️ European Sculpture: Antonio Canova’s Perseus with the Head of Medusa ⭐️ American Art: The Death of Socrates, Washington Crossing the Delaware in the American Wing ⭐️ Ancient Greece & Rome: Various marble sculptures 6⃣ Visiting Tips ✅ Bag, coat, and water storage available ✅ Free Tours: Check the website for highlights and themed tours in different languages and times ✅ Gift Shop: Located to the right of the entrance. A bit pricey, but the fridge magnets are way better than the street vendors’! #MustVisitMuseums #TheMet #NYCTravel #Manhattan #NYCFun
