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Is The Metropolitan Museum of Art worth it?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is worth it for most travellers.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art is worth it for most travellers.

By how you’re travelling
By what you’re into
The vibe check

Genuinely world-class and genuinely endless: you could spend a week and not finish. The trick is to pick three wings and let the rest go, or you'll hit gallery fatigue by the Egyptian temple.

The basics
Price
$30 (free for NY State residents)
Time
Half day
Good for
Solo, Couple, Friends, Multigen, Kids
Last verified
2026-06-06
How we verified

Facts checked against primary sources; the verdict is scored on taste axes, not paid placement.

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