Daily except Tuesday and Wednesday
2 hours
The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour timings:
Sunday, Monday and Thursday: 10:45am
Friday and Saturday: 3pm
Same as the start point
See the best of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in just two hours! Enjoy a perfect introduction to the highlights of the museum on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people. With a knowledgeable guide in tow, see the best in the museum, ranging from Van Gogh to Monet, ancient Egyptian temples to carved poles all the way from the Pacific Islands. Enjoy sweeping views of Central Park from the roof garden of the Met! If you’re in New York for a short time and weighed down by a time crunch- this is an ideal tour for you!
Meet the tour at the main lobby of the Metropolitan Museum. You will explore the museum with your guide and a small group for a more personal and interactive experience. On this 2- hour guided tour, you will be seeing the best of what Met has to offer.
You will be seeing works by Van Gogh & Monet, ancient Egyptian temples and works from the Pacific Islands. Enjoy the landmark pieces of Met like the bronze of Auguste Rodin’s ‘Thinker’, Claude Monet’s ‘Water Lillies’ and the colossal Temple of Dendur – so large it required a new wing be added to the Met.
See perfectly preserved Ancient Egyptian tombs and tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamun. Get an insight into the burial rituals of the Egyptians, study ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes, and admire the exotic exhibits from Papua New Guinea.
Founded in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum of Art boats of one of the biggest art collections in the world. The Met attracts art connoisseurs from across the globe. As you enjoy the highlights of one of the best museums in the world, hear incredible stories behind these works, from what really happened to Van Gogh’s ear to why you can thank Jackie Onassis for the ancient Egyptian temple.
One of the best spots in the Met is the roof garden, which features rotating sculpture installations by contemporary and 20th century artists. (Jeff Koons, Andy Goldsworthy and Imran Qureshi have all shown here.) Enjoy lovely views of Central Park from the rooftop garden.
After the tour, you are free to continue sightseeing on your own.
Scott was an absolutely fantastic guide - fun and very informative
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