“A two-million-square-foot encyclopedic temple containing 5,000 years of global culture; the Temple of Dendur sits in a glass-walled hall over a reflecting pool designed to mimic the Nile; stand in the American Wing’s courtyard at 11 am when the light hits the stained-glass Tiffany windows; the scale of the Great Hall is large enough to contain the collective breath of the city.”
About Metropolitan Museum of Art
A two-million-square-foot encyclopedic temple containing 5,000 years of global culture; the Temple of Dendur sits in a glass-walled hall over a reflecting pool designed to mimic the Nile; stand in the American Wing’s courtyard at 11 am when the light hits the stained-glass Tiffany windows; the scale of the Great Hall is large enough to contain the collective breath of the city.
Why Visit
Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of United States's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
✦ Insider Tips
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Book tickets for Metropolitan Museum of Art in advance to skip long queues.
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Hire a local guide to unlock the stories behind every corner.
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Spend extra time in the least-visited sections — they're often the most rewarding.
