2.5-Hour Guided Tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Explore The Met's masterpieces with an art historian guide
Duration
2–2.5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 8 people
Includes
Guide, entry, skip-the-line
Highlights
Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art's permanent collection with an art historian guide. Discover art and artifacts spanning civilizations, from ancient Egypt to European painting.
- Explore galleries featuring ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, American art, and European painting
- Discover works by Vermeer, Seurat, and Van Gogh, plus Washington Crossing the Delaware
- See the Temple of Dendur, Henry VIII's armor, and French period rooms
- Follow your guide through the museum's key galleries as collections may change
- Enjoy a tour conducted in English
What's Included
- Professional art historian guide
- Permanent collection admission
- Skip-the-line tour access
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start time; late arrival may mean missing the tour
- Bring only a handbag or small, slim backpack; large bags and suitcases are not permitted
- Ages under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Not wheelchair accessible; requires a moderate physical fitness level
- Prepare for rain or shine, and wear appropriate attire for entry into certain museum sites
- Expect an initial security line that skip-the-line access cannot bypass
- Visit the permanent collection only; temporary exhibitions are not included
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before the tour start time. No refund is provided within 24 hours of the start time. No-shows and latecomers are charged the full price.
FAQs
Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Yes, tickets for the permanent collection are included.
Yes, free if you notify at least 24 hours before the start time; a fee applies within 24 hours. If booked via a third party, reschedule with them.
Meeting details
Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Related locations
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Admission includedStanding on the eastern edge of Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art invites you into one of the largest and most ambitious art collections ever assembled. From ancient Egyptian temples to European old masters and contemporary design, the Met surrounds you with objects that span five thousand years of civilization. The Metropolitan Museum of Art rewards slow, deliberate exploration, where a single gallery can hold an afternoon's worth of discovery.
