Skip-the-Line Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided Tour
Discover The Met’s permanent collection with a private expert guide
Duration
2.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 8 people
Includes
Private tour, guide, entry fees
Highlights
Explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s permanent collection on a private English-language tour. Follow your guide through galleries spanning ancient civilizations, European painting, American art, and more.
- Discover works by Vermeer, Seurat, Van Gogh, and other artists
- See Washington Crossing the Delaware and Henry VIII’s armor
- Visit galleries featuring ancient Egyptian, Medieval European, and American art
- Learn the stories behind the museum and its collection
- Enjoy reserved entry while allowing time for security screening
What’s Included
- Private museum tour
- Professional tour guide
- Reserved entry tickets for the permanent collection
- All entrance fees
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time
- Bring identification showing age
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Moderate physical fitness required
- Bring only a handbag or small, slim backpack; large bags and suitcases are not permitted
- Allow time for the mandatory security line, which cannot be bypassed and may vary in length
- Dress for the weather, as tours operate rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start. No refund within 24 hours. No-shows and late arrivals are charged in full.
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FAQs
Yes. Reserved entry tickets and all entrance fees for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's permanent collection are included. Temporary exhibitions are not included.
Bring only a handbag or small, slim backpack. Large bags and suitcases are not permitted through security.
Yes. This private Metropolitan Museum of Art tour is wheelchair friendly.
Meeting details
Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, Great Hall, 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.
