Experience 5,000 Years of Art

From ancient to contemporary, across all cultures and time periods

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Current Highlights

Van Gogh Self-Portrait

Van Gogh's Self-Portrait

European Paintings Gallery

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Temple of Dendur

Temple of Dendur

Egyptian Art Wing

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Asian Art

Great Wave off Kanagawa

Asian Art Collection

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Upcoming Events

15 Jun

Gallery Talk: Renaissance Masters

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

European Paintings Gallery

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22 Jun

Family Weekend: Ancient Egypt

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Egyptian Art Wing

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30 Jun

Evening Concert: Baroque Music

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium

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Our Collections

Explore 5,000 years of art from around the world

Egyptian Art

Egyptian Art

From 3000 BCE to 4th century CE

The Met's collection of ancient Egyptian art consists of approximately 26,000 objects of artistic, historical, and cultural importance.

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European Paintings

European Paintings

13th-19th centuries

The Met's world-famous collection of European paintings encompasses works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, and other masters.

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Asian Art

Asian Art

Neolithic to present

The Met's Asian art collection represents seventeen Asian cultures and spans nearly five millennia.

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Arts of Africa

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

3000 BCE to present

The Met's collection includes more than 11,000 works from sub-Saharan Africa, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.

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Modern Art

Modern and Contemporary Art

1900 to present

The Met's collection presents the most comprehensive overview of modern and contemporary art in an encyclopedic museum.

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Arms and Armor

Arms and Armor

400 BCE to 19th century

The Met's collection of arms and armor is one of the most comprehensive in the world.

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Current Exhibitions

Discover our special exhibitions on view now

Van Gogh Exhibition
Through September 24, 2025

Van Gogh's Cypresses

Gallery 199

The first exhibition to focus on the cypresses in Van Gogh's work, featuring his famous Wheat Field with Cypresses and Starry Night.

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Arms and Armor
Through January 7, 2024

The Last Knight: Art and Armor

Arms and Armor Galleries

Explore the significance of armor in the Renaissance through the life of Emperor Maximilian I.

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Asian Art
Through November 12, 2025

Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit

Asian Art Galleries

A special display of rabbit-themed artworks from China, Korea, and Japan.

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Coming Soon
Modern Art
October 15, 2025 - February 18, 2024

Cubism and the Trompe l'Oeil Tradition

Modern Art Galleries

The first exhibition to explore Cubism's engagement with the age-old tradition of trompe l'oeil painting.

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Past Exhibitions

Egyptian Art

Ancient Egypt Transformed

October 12, 2022 - February 20, 2025

European Paintings

Rembrandt's Portraits

June 5 - September 12, 2022

Asian Art

Golden Age of Chinese Art

March 15 - August 20, 2022

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Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know before your visit to The Met

Hours

Sunday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Monday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am–9:00 pm

* The Met Fifth Avenue is closed Wednesday

Admission

Adults $30
Seniors (65+) $22
Students $17
Members Free
Children under 12 Free
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Tickets include same-day admission to The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters

Location

The Met Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
Phone: 212-535-7710

Public Transportation

4, 5, 6 to 86th Street

M1, M2, M3, M4 to 82nd or 83rd Street

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Visitor Tips

Photography

Photography for personal use is permitted in most galleries. No flash, tripods, or selfie sticks.

Dining

The Met offers several dining options, from casual cafés to fine dining.

Shops

Visit our shops for books, prints, jewelry, and unique gifts inspired by the collection.

Accessibility

The Met is fully accessible. Wheelchairs are available free of charge.

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About The Met

Discover the history and mission of one of the world's great museums

Our History

The Met in 1880

Founded in 1870, The Metropolitan Museum of Art was created to bring art and art education to the American people.

The Museum's collection now contains more than two million works of art spanning 5,000 years of world culture, from prehistory to the present and from every part of the globe.

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in three iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer, and The Met Cloisters.

Mission & Values

Mission

The Met collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across all times and cultures in order to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas.

Access

We believe in the power of art to inspire, to educate, and to transform individuals and society. The Met is committed to making its collections accessible to all visitors.

Global Perspective

We embrace our role as a global institution with local roots, serving New York City, the nation, and the world through exhibitions, programs, research, and publications.

Leadership

Max Hollein

Max Hollein

Director and CEO

Max Hollein was appointed Director in 2018. Under his leadership, The Met has expanded its global reach and digital initiatives.

Candace Beinecke

Candace Beinecke

Chairman of the Board

Candace Beinecke has served on the Board since 2002 and as Chairman since 2011.

Daniel Weiss

Daniel Weiss

President

Daniel Weiss joined The Met as President and COO in 2015, becoming President in 2017.

Press & News

June 15, 2025

The Met Announces Major Gift of Modern Art

The Museum received a transformative gift of 50 works from the Leonard A. Lauder Cubist Collection.

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May 22, 2025

New Wing for Modern Art to Open in 2025

The Met announced plans for a new wing dedicated to 20th and 21st century art.

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April 10, 2025

Record Attendance in 2022

The Met welcomed over 7 million visitors in 2022, the highest number in its history.

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Careers at The Met

Join our team of dedicated professionals who share a passion for art and serving the public. The Met offers careers in art history, conservation, education, administration, and more.

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