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Morning · 45–60 min
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum on the Upper East Side
Quick answer
Opening hours this week
| Mon | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM–9:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM–9:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM |
As of Oct 2026
Closed days
Wednesday. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (25 December), New Year's Day (1 January) and the first Monday in May.
Tickets
General admission for adults from outside New York State is USD 30, as of Oct 2026.
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How long to spend
Plan on 2–3 h. The museum is very large, so most people choose a few galleries rather than the whole building.
Short Q&A
Which day is the Met closed?
Wednesday.
Is the Met open on Monday?
Yes. Our hours table lists Monday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
When is the Met open late?
On Friday and Saturday, until 9:00 PM.
Is the Met free?
For visitors from outside New York State, no: USD 30 per adult, as of Oct 2026. New York State residents and students from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut pay what they wish.
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