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Admission Tickets

New York State residents and NY, NJ, and CT students:

  • The amount you pay for admission is up to you, but you must pay something.
  • To buy pay-what-you-wish tickets online, you must have a New York State billing address.
  • New Jersey and Connecticut students can only buy pay-what-you-wish tickets in person with valid student ID.

The Ancient Near Eastern and Cypriot Art galleries and The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing are closed for renovation. The Temple of Dendur will be closed Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 10. See a list of currently closed galleries.

Members: Your card is your ticket. Once inside, proceed to a gallery entrance and present your card.

Visiting in a group? For information about bringing an adult or student group or scheduling a group tour, see Group Visits.

Become a Member

Enjoy unlimited free admission for you and your guest(s) on every visit.

General Admission Tickets

$30 for adults; $22 for seniors; $17 for students.


Free for Members, Patrons, children under 12, and a caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability.


All tickets include exhibitions and same-day entry to both Met locations for the date on your ticket. 


Learn more about other discounts, passes, and vouchers.

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Visitor Guidelines

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What's On

Exhibitions

Explore current exhibitions and installations that are only here for a limited time—and all free with admission!

Group Tours

Group Visits

Request a guided tour, reserve admission and lead your own small group, or request a live virtual tour led by a Museum guide.

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