The Metropolitan Museum of Art

My favorite parts of the Metropolitan Museum of Art are the Egyptian and Chinese Galleries, featuring entire Egyptian temples and massive Chinese murals. Hours: Open seven days a week, Sunday through Thursday: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Friday through Saturday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, December 25th, January 1st, and the first Monday in May. Adult admission is $25, valid for three days.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art previously charged admission by donation, but recently switched to a $25 fee for all but New York City residents (a $25 fee for a three-day pass). However, there's a recent promotion with UnionPay where you can redeem your ticket for free (a one-day pass) with a UnionPay credit card starting with 62. You can also rent a guide on China-TravelNote; just show the staff your confirmation code and you're good to go.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art actually does not need much introduction. You may not be able to fully see it even if you spend three days there. Its collection is very rich, including an entire wall of murals from China and part of the rooms of the pyramids from Egypt.

I exchanged my Explorer Pass for a ticket at the advanced/group ticket counter on the left side of the entrance. After scanning the QR code, I received a sticker with the same date on it. I placed it on my chest and was free to enter. To the right of the entrance is the member ticket exchange counter, with ticket offices on the north and south sides. I then rented a guide at the nearby audio guide booth. You can either buy an e-ticket online and scan it, or rent one on the spot. Payment is accepted on-site, with cash or credit card. The adult price is $7, slightly more expensive than online. The Chinese version of the guide only offers Chinese commentary at around 30 locations; the rest is in English. If you have standard headphones, plug them into the guide's jack for easy listening while you walk. After use, you can simply hang them on the rack next to the rental counter for return. There are cloakrooms on both sides of the entrance. The temperature is maintained, so leaving thick clothing and non-essential bags in the cloakroom makes exploring the museum much easier. There is usually a drinking fountain (filtered water) next to the restroom, and there are also coffee bars on the first and second floors, providing drinks and snacks.

The city pass I bought online needs to be exchanged for tickets at the Met, so the Metropolitan Museum of Art naturally became the first stop of my official tour of New York. It is also my favorite place in New York. It is known as one of the three largest museums in the world along with the Louvre and the British Museum.

The entire museum is like a time capsule. Here, you can touch Egyptian temples, see Pompeii, feel the Baltic breeze, and hear the trumpets of Papua New Guinea. Everything is uniquely yours, perfectly preserved through millennia. It's hard to put into words my love for the Met. My dream job would be to be a docent there. I'm willing to study art history for two years just to achieve that. Today, I read an article by Chen Danqing about portraiture, which was inspired by the Met. You might also want to read it before your visit.

Near the museum's main hall is the Egyptian Gallery, filled with mummies, coffins, and mythological artifacts, mostly made of stone and ceramic, brimming with Nile charm. Gallery 115 features a rare female pharaoh and her belongings. Our final stop on the Egyptian Gallery is Gallery 131, home to one of the Met's crowning jewels: the Temple of Dendur, the only intact Egyptian temple in the Western Hemisphere.

The temple was built during the reign of the famous Emperor Augustus, so there are many carvings related to him on the walls, all of which were engraved in relief, which is why they have been preserved so well over the years.

The Met's magnificent collection is truly vast, with countless European paintings and sculptures. For those who love Van Gogh, Galleries 825 and 822, with nearly 20 paintings combined, are a feast for the eyes. Of course, the surrounding galleries also feature works by other masters, including Monet, Degas, Cézanne, and Picasso. These galleries with names beginning with "8" are a true treasure trove of Impressionist art. The Met boasts the largest collection of extant authentic works by Vermeer, so it's a must-see for Vermeer enthusiasts! The audio guide and collection map both say the Vermeer painting is in Gallery 632, but I couldn't find it after searching everywhere. I had to ask security, and they told me it had been moved to the next gallery. Perhaps the paintings are periodically moved around, and the information hasn't been updated. If you're having trouble finding a painting, simply point to the images in the guide and ask security. Galleries 634 and 637 also feature paintings by two Dutch masters, Rembrandt and Frans Hals. Rembrandt also mentioned the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., in the previous article.

The Met truly lives up to its reputation as a world-class museum. Its collection is truly captivating! Even someone like me who has no interest in museums was deeply captivated. If you really want to see it, you'll probably need three or four days to fully appreciate it. The Met's collection is so extensive that even the collection guide only covers one percent of its contents.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the United States and a world-renowned museum. It is located on 82nd Street on Fifth Avenue in New York City, across from the renowned American Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium.

The Met is so vast that even after spending most of the day there, I only managed to explore a few of its galleries. The Egyptian Gallery is a must-see. The vestiges of time haven't erased the traces of civilization. To have an entire temple here is truly magnificent. The Nepalese crown, the Indian dome, the Chinese murals—each one is breathtaking. But seeing such exquisite artifacts in a foreign land brings more sadness than awe. This level of exquisiteness is rare even in China. I don't usually take photos of sarcophagi, but they were so beautiful I couldn't resist. I'm not much of an art enthusiast, but Monet's work has a strangely girlish quality to it, something an older woman like me wouldn't want to miss. I sat in front of it for ages before being dragged away. I'm even more drawn to this Van Gogh self-portrait. Maybe it's just the straight man's aesthetic. The Met's souvenir brooch with the mummy design made me want to buy it. And now, I'm lying dead at home.

There was a long line to buy tickets. New Yorkers can donate any amount they wish to toward their admission with their ID. I used my classmate's ID to donate $2, and the staff gave me a ticket without even looking at it. However, I noticed there were no staff checking tickets at the museum, and unlike many Chinese museums, there are no mandatory security checks for both people and belongings! Americans are truly honest, principled, and law-abiding! After using my classmate's ID to get my ticket, I felt incredibly ashamed and remorseful for my dishonest behavior. I think we Chinese still have a long way to go in this regard. The Five Constant Virtues of Chinese ethics—benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness—specifically mention the cultivation of honesty. It's a long way to go! It's no wonder that modern citizens don't know how to cultivate this, instead imitating the United States, a country with only three hundred years of history. Feeling guilty, I spent half a day touring the Greek, Egyptian, Asian, and European galleries. There, I saw ancient treasures from around the world, especially the Gallery of Primitive Art, which showcased unique artwork from primitive peoples. I was deeply moved and impressed by the high artistic level of people in ancient times! There is a huge statue of an Egyptian pharaoh at the entrance, which is particularly spectacular.

Standing inside, as all the collections pass by your eyes in an overwhelming manner, you will inexplicably have a small sense of control over the world.

Tickets to the Met were incredibly affordable, costing only $19 for the entrance fee and the guide (and a three-day pass, giving you free entry). The Chinese guide covered only the main collections in each hall, while the English guide covered almost everything. Over three hours, I quickly toured the galleries, listening to the guides.

Each time I entered a different themed exhibition hall, I was struck by the exquisite architectural design. Walking through the Ancient Egyptian exhibition hall on the right, I was truly amazed! The architecture was breathtaking. The afternoon sun bathed the entire exhibition hall through the glass walls, and the perfectly proportioned golden figurine in the center shimmered in the sunlight, creating a sense of afternoon tranquility. I even spotted a couple dressed in vintage American clothing, looking at the exhibits on the wall together. It was a truly harmonious scene.



During the visit, people came and went, most of them concentrating on the exhibits or sharing their experiences with friends and family. There were also some people sketching in the museum, and I happened to see them all being older, which was quite different from the scenes of children copying in art galleries in China.

I went to the information desk to ask for Degas's "The Dancing Class." She spoke slowly, marked the route on my map, and was incredibly kind! (BTW, the painting itself was so unremarkable, I guess I overlooked it.)

All in all, my three-hour museum tour fully immersed me in the art, culture, and history of the world. Seeing masterpieces from various countries and periods truly impressed me with the vastness and grandeur of world history! This kind of encounter in just one afternoon was incredibly satisfying. Next time I visit the Met, I'll definitely take my time and explore more slowly.

Since it was raining, visiting the museum was the perfect option—it was warm and sheltered from the rain—perfect. The museum not only had a wealth of exhibits, but also had a unique architectural style. Of course, it was all European in style, which gave me the impression that the United States didn't have much of its own culture, given its relatively short history. There's essentially no difference between how foreigners and Chinese view wishes. Foreigners often throw a coin into a pool of water and make a wish, which is called a wishing well. In China, the practice might be similar, but it's considered superstitious. So, different methods lead to different outcomes. There's an exhibit in the China Pavilion that was probably looted by the Eight-Nation Alliance. It's beautiful, but its purpose is unknown; perhaps it was simply decorative. The Met's exhibits are so numerous that it's impossible to list them all here. If you're interested, feel free to explore them yourself.

Finally, let's talk about the Met's tickets. As an art museum, the Met doesn't have a set admission price. Its ticket structure is quite interesting: you pay voluntarily, like a charity auction, except there's no bidding involved. At the ticket booth, you tell the staff how much you want to pay and how many people are in your group. I thought $5 was a small amount. But when the foreigner next to me only gave $3 and told the staff we were three people, I suddenly felt like a wealthy person... Sure enough, there's a reason why foreigners like Chinese tourists. So, when you see the Met's ticket prices on tour groups, or when you buy tickets online in advance, be wary.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the United States and one of the three largest museums in the world (the other two are the British Museum in the United Kingdom and the Louvre in France). The current number of exhibits in the museum's collection has reached 3 million. For tourists, due to limited time, they can only take a quick look. However, people who live in New York for a long time can come here often to visit and study, especially for art students, as natural resources are at hand.

This is a must-see museum in New York. I arrived around 10am and there were already quite a few people there. I waited in line for a while before finally getting in. I originally wanted to make a donation, but they haven't been accepting donations since 2018.

The museum is really large, divided into many exhibition halls of different periods and civilizations. Before visiting, be sure to remember to get a map at the information desk. There is a Chinese version. The lady at the front desk usually recommends starting with the Egyptian section. It seems that all three major museums have a dedicated Egyptian exhibition area.

The largest exhibition hall in the American Art section is the Charles Angerhard Courtyard, which is home to a collection of modern American art. The golden statue in the center of the courtyard is a statue of Diana, the goddess of the hunt, a replica of the statue that previously stood on the spire of Madison Square Park.

The weapons and armor exhibition area next to the American exhibition area mainly displays weapons and armor from the 15th to the 19th century. It is also the only art museum in the world that displays a large number of weapons and armor.

Going further ahead is the medieval art exhibition area, where artworks from this period are mainly religious statues.

A huge Christmas tree now stands in the center of the medieval exhibition hall, and its decorations are so eye-catching that they overlook the famous choir screen behind it, which comes from the Valladolid Cathedral in medieval Spain.

In addition, the museum also has exhibition areas such as European sculpture art, European classical paintings, European decorative arts, African, Oceanian, and American art. The richness of the collection is truly dazzling.

The Bisi Pillar located in the Pacific Exhibition Area is also called the Ancestor Pillar.

The Asian Art section on the museum's second floor features exhibits on Chinese and Japanese Buddhist culture. While strolling through the museum, I needed a guide to explain many things. I spent most of my time listening to the guides, so I didn't take many photos. However, time always seems to fly by, and with a large museum like this, half a day slips by before I even realize it.

The Metropolitan Museum's rooftop garden on the third floor boasts "the most beautiful sky in New York," and is open only from May to October. Here, you can admire the Manhattan skyline from a different angle. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to see the stunning New York skyline this time.

Walking along Central Park from Manhattan, you'll reach the renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art. We spent the better part of a day there, and upon entering, we headed straight for the Egyptian Gallery. I couldn't see enough in Cairo! We arrived at the most famous art gallery, where we saw many Impressionist works by Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Monet, but it still couldn't compare to the comprehensive collection at the Orsay in Paris.

Like many museums, you'll often see art enthusiasts copying and studying. The Met's extensive collection of masterpieces is truly impressive, and a full day is enough to truly explore it all. As New York's top attraction, it's certainly impressive, but I've always had a strong impression of the Louvre's more impressive and exquisite quality.

One of the four major art palaces in the world (the Louvre in France, the British Museum in the UK, the Hermitage Museum in Russia and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States), or some say the three major, due to the Cold War mentality, Russia was excluded. Anyway, they all have metropolitan museums. In fact, these four countries are nothing more than relatively strong countries with modern civilizations. They are good at fighting and plundering. They bring art treasures from all over the world to their own countries. In addition, their own culture is also strong, and they have some art treasures in their own countries, so it has become a world-class art palace. Having said that, we still thank them for preserving these art treasures. After all, art itself has no national boundaries. It is the common wealth and cultural heritage of people all over the world.

Opened in 1880, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is known as the largest museum in the Western Hemisphere. With over three million objects in its collection, it has set a benchmark for the successful operation of modern art museums. Its most prized possession? It's safe to say that most of it is.

There are 10 works by Vincent van Gogh in Gallery 825, and another 7 in the adjacent Gallery 822.

Even if you're a well-read person, a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art requires a guide. The guide, which comes in Chinese, takes you on a quick tour of the main routes, covering about half a day. Each gallery focuses on a representative piece of the collection. But how can you see them all? With over three million pieces in the collection, I calculated that even if you only spend a minute looking at each piece, even if you don't eat, drink, or rest 24 hours a day, it would take about six years to see them all!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has seventeen exhibition departments. You can take photos and carry a backpack, but some staff will ask you to carry a larger backpack in front of you. The Met is so huge that a few hours flew by, ruining my plan to relax and unwind.

The most impressive part of the Egyptian Pavilion is the Temple of Dendur, which is displayed directly inside the pavilion. Although its scale is insignificant compared to the magnificent temples in Egypt, it has all the basic components of a temple: a gate, a porch, a sacrificial chamber and a sanctuary.

The European paintings section is a must-see at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The sheer size and richness of its collection is truly astonishing.

While the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Modern Art are both art museums in theory, their differences and divisions are obvious. MOMA focuses more on fine art, while the Met offers a richer collection, showcasing a richer sense of human history. The Met is a massive museum, divided into sections based on different regions of the world. A full day's ticket wouldn't be enough to explore the museum in detail, so we resorted to searching through the brochure, focusing on key areas. Ultimately, we spent the most time exploring the China section, where a courtyard resembling a Suzhou garden felt incredibly at home.

MET recommendation index: 9 points

The Met is so huge, we only had an afternoon to explore. When we got there, we noticed the "Heavily Body" exhibition was still going on, so we got to admire some of my favorite dresses (the red one was my favorite; it was so beautiful). My mom was also very interested in the exhibition; it's true that women all love beautiful clothes.

We then went straight up to the second floor to view the European Modern Painting and Asian Art galleries. Here, I found another Latour painting, The Repentant Magdelen, which is on the bright side, in candlelight. The dark side is in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. There are so many works here that it's impossible to see them all. We didn't find some of the masterpieces, so we just browsed around.

A large portion of the Asian exhibition area is devoted to Chinese art, showcasing a wide variety of collections, from bronzes and porcelain to calligraphy and paintings and jade. In the porcelain section, we saw a mandarin duck double-hearted pot, a legendary artifact used in palace intrigues, where one player drinks the other, and if you die, I win.

In the jade exhibition hall (you need to go up to the third floor), I saw an interesting material called Venus glass. It is reddish-brown with sparkling gold dots and looks very beautiful.

We then wandered through the exhibition areas dedicated to other Asian countries. The exhibits were clearly regional in character, and you could tell immediately where the collections came from. Mom doesn't like mummies, so we skipped the Egyptian gallery. Finally, we took a look at the sculpture area on the first floor, but didn't find anything special. As closing time neared, we headed home.

As one of the four most anticipated museums in the world, the layout of the entrance is different from that of 7 years ago. The pool fountain has been moved and some trees have been planted.

One friendly thing about the Metropolitan Museum of Art is that its audio guide can provide a tour route. Previous museums did not have any suggested routes. We just walked around randomly looking at the map and had to check from time to time to see if we missed anything exciting. Here, we don’t have to worry about missing out by following the audio guide.

The Egyptian Art Exhibition Hall is very shocking. The entire temple was moved here. The surrounding pools simulate the rivers around the temple. It is equipped with a panoramic floor-to-ceiling window on one side and uses sunlight as the light source, making people feel as if they are there!

What is particularly special in the American Art Gallery is the panoramic view of the Palace of Versailles. It is so immersive that you can see Louis XVIII on the balcony and even the artist himself.

The Medieval Hall is also quite stunning. Currently on view is an exhibition titled "Heavenly Bodies," themed "A Dialogue Between the Middle Ages and Fashion." In the center of the hall are figures dressed in regal, jeweled gowns, flanked by rows of clergy in black robes. Above the entrance, singers in pure white garb appear. Illuminated by eerie lighting and accompanied by solemn, sacred music, the exhibition evokes both admiration for the exquisite attire and awe at the dark underbelly of medieval religion. Tickets are valid for unlimited entry and exit on the same day.

We went to the Met on a Friday, and we chose this day for a reason. Every Friday and Saturday, the Met closes until 9:30 pm, and every Tuesday and Friday, there are Chinese guided tours for about an hour at 10 am. It happened to be raining that day, so it was the perfect time to go to the museum.

The doors opened on time at 10 o'clock. After entering and passing the security check, we used our 62 UnionPay card and passport to exchange for tickets for free, and spent another 7 dollars to rent an audio guide.

We stayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art until 3 p.m. and had a quick look around. Our eyes were filled with treasures and we didn't know where to look. We even had to go back and forth several times in several rooms because we got lost.

Let me talk about some of the parts of the Metropolitan Museum that left a deep impression on me, so much so that I still can't forget them even after I came back.

First, a bedroom in Pompeii and a general's study. These two small rooms, housed in different galleries at the Met and separated by vast distances, are remarkably similar, both featuring paintings on their interior walls. However, there are also differences. The walls of the Pompeii bedroom depict the scenery "outside the window." According to the explanation, the owner's family fell into poverty and lacked the funds to maintain the courtyard, so they painted the courtyard's columns, distant mountains, and trees on the window side, surrounded by tapestries for a strikingly realistic look. The general's study also features similar designs, with painted cabinets covering the walls. The cabinet doors are half-open, revealing items like military caps and owls, symbolizing the general's status and position.

Secondly, the Met's galleries offer numerous benches for visitors to pause and take in the artwork, a characteristic exemplified at every turn. While the vast galleries are lined with artifacts placed or hung against the walls, benches are often found in the center, where many people enjoy sitting and contemplating the artifacts or paintings. I love their attentiveness; you can often see glances of admiration and adoration in the eyes of those who pause to admire. Of course, in the Met's various painting galleries, we encountered numerous artists copying famous paintings. Some were young, some were old, some were simple, some were fashionable, some were oil paintings, some were sketches... They would spread a cloth in front of their favorite paintings, set up their easels, and, oblivious to the surroundings, begin their artistic journey. I deeply enjoy the atmosphere of the Met. While I struggled to understand many of the treasures there, the audio guides kept me from skimming through them.

If you want to explore the museum thoroughly, I recommend spending half a day there. I didn't have enough time this time, so I skipped the second and third floors. I focused on the Egyptian, Roman, European, and American sculpture sections on the first floor. Don't miss the Temple of Dendur, which was rebuilt entirely from Egypt.

One of the world's three largest museums, it boasts an incredibly rich collection, boasting a truly diverse collection of treasures. Due to its vast size, it's practically impossible to explore in a single day. Due to ongoing travel restrictions, we only had one day to explore the museum, so we were so exhausted we skipped the China Pavilion. We missed out on seeing many of China's finest historical relics and paintings, but since we have a 10-year visa, we can always make up for it later. Tickets to the Metropolitan Museum of Art are voluntary donations, and domestic visitors can exchange two free tickets with a UnionPay card starting with 62. Note: Backpacks must be checked in.

The most impressive part was the Medieval Museum, which used unique model-style exhibits and distinctive music to create a classical and elegant atmosphere, transporting visitors into the dark yet colorful world of the European Middle Ages.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) is the largest art museum in the United States, covering an area of 130,000 square meters and housing a collection of 3 million exhibits. It is also one of the world's leading large-scale museums and is one of the four largest museums in the world, along with the British Museum in London, the Louvre in Paris, and the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. The museum's treasure in the first floor lobby is the 2,000-year-old Temple of Dendur in Ancient Egypt.

The origins of the Met's Temple of Dendur: In the 1960s, construction of the Aswan Dam threatened to flood many of Egypt's historical sites. The United States helped relocate some of the remains. In gratitude for the US's contribution to Egypt's cultural heritage, the Egyptian government gifted the temple to the US. The Americans, overjoyed, used 640 shipping containers to transport the 800-ton temple back to New York. To protect it from acid rain, the temple was built indoors at the Met, with glass walls that allow for changing lighting throughout the exhibition halls.

Coming from the Egyptian Hall to the Asian Hall, the breathtaking mural "Medicine Buddha Sutra Transformation" from the Yuan Dynasty period at Guangsheng Temple in Shanxi Province catches the eye. The Medicine Buddha is deeply revered by Chinese believers. Reciting the "Medicine Buddha Sutra" and worshipping the Medicine Buddha statue are believed to cure illness, prolong life, and relieve danger. "Jingbian" (Jingbian) refers to a non-verbal rendition of Buddhist scriptures. This exquisite Chinese Yuan Dynasty mural measures 15.12 meters long and 7.52 meters high.

The origins of this mural are particularly noteworthy. It originates from Guangsheng Temple, a renowned ancient Buddhist temple in Hongdong County, Shanxi Province. In the 1920s, a museum boom was sweeping the United States. In 1928, Americans learned of the Yuan Dynasty murals in the main hall behind the lower temple and the Ming Dynasty murals in the front hall. Through an antiquities dealer, they approached Guangsheng Temple with the intention of purchasing them. At the time, Guangsheng Temple was dilapidated, its walls crumbled, overgrown with weeds, and the monks were disengaged, a desolate scene. In response to the American's request, monk Zhenda decided that rather than wait for the main hall to collapse and the murals to be destroyed, it would be better to sacrifice the murals and save the temple. After consulting with local officials and gentry, he decided to separate and dismantle the murals from the four walls and sell them for 1,600 silver dollars. The "Medicine Buddha Sutra" mural was fragmented into hundreds of pieces upon sale. Later, restoration work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art restored the murals to their original state.

The restored mural was displayed in the exhibition hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and soon became the most famous Chinese artwork there, shocking the world.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses countless European paintings and sculptures, including nearly 20 works by Van Gogh, as well as works by other masters such as Monet, Degas, Cézanne, and Picasso. It is truly a treasure trove of Impressionism.

🏛Metropolitan Museum of Art🏛

Metropolitan Museum of Art, referred to as MET

One of the four largest museums in the world❗️

The coolest museum in New York❗️



📍Detailed address

1000 Fifth Avenue (at 82nd Street), New York, NY 10028



🚙Transportation Guide

🚇: Take subway line 4/5/6 to 86St station and walk towards Fifth Avenue for about 10 minutes

🚃: Take bus M1/M2/M3/M4 and get off at 5 Av/w 81 St, or take bus M86-SBS and get off at E 84 St/5 Av.



⏰Business Hours

Sunday to Thursday: 10:00–17:30

Friday to Saturday: 10:00–21:00

Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May. Cleared 15 minutes before closing time daily.

　　

💰Tickets

Regular Tickets: $25 for adults

Discounted tickets: Students with valid ID or international student certificate enjoy half price; seniors over 65 years old enjoy $17

Free admission: Children under 12 years old and New York residents

🖥Official website ticket purchase link: ***

Tickets purchased online through travel apps such as China-TravelNote cost around 150-160 RMB.



🚶Estimated duration: One day isn't enough! 😁



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1⃣One of the four largest museums in the world❗️In addition to the Louvre in France, the British Museum in the UK, and the Hermitage Museum (also known as the Winter Palace) in Russia

2⃣️The museum has a collection of up to 3.3 million pieces, covering various precious cultural relics and artworks from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Europe, Asia and other places.



💡Practical tips

1⃣️The ticket is a sticker, valid for three days, remember to keep it carefully. The ticket also allows you to enter the garden (The Met Breuer) and the cloister (The Met Cloisters) once. The Cloisters Museum is highly recommended and worth a visit. Make sure you use up your ticket to make the trip worthwhile.🤪

2⃣️ First visit route guide: Egyptian Art Gallery (right side of the first floor lobby) → Asian Art Gallery (second floor, directly above the Egyptian Art Gallery) → European Painting Gallery (middle of the second floor). If you have enough time, you can visit the venues or limited-time exhibitions that interest you.

3⃣️Small bags must be carried in front of you at all times; large backpacks 🎒💼👜 must be stored. Selfie sticks, electronic devices with recording or video recording capabilities, and flash photography are strictly prohibited. Only plastic bottled water is allowed. Food and beverages are not allowed inside the museum. There are tea and coffee breaks available.

4⃣️Almost all the collections are explained in English, but only some of the collections provide Chinese audio explanations. If your English is not good enough, it may affect your visiting experience😐.

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This is the Metropolitan Museum of Art souvenir shop online store, you can check the prices in advance💰

My first stop in New York! I shopped until my legs were weak and I didn't want to leave. Every turn was filled with exquisite works, and many of the exhibits were panoramic views, which was exceptional! The most impressive thing was the entire wall of Dunhuang murals, which I've never seen in China. It was breathtaking! As one of the four largest museums in the world, it's really worth it! There are also Egyptian temples, Roman sculptures, and French ladies' boudoirs.

Indian Totem, this $20 ticket is really cheap!!

This museum spans four floors, so you never have to worry about visiting the same exhibition hall twice. According to incomplete estimates, it would take three days to fully explore the entire collection. From giant sculptures to small vessels, the collection is vast and exquisite, showcasing the tangible cultural heritage of every continent in a categorized manner. Even more surprising is that the Egyptian Museum has even moved an entire temple intact!

You'll find any art you're interested in. For those of us who love European and American oil paintings, the Met is a true treasure chest, encompassing works by every master artist, including masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso, three masters of Impressionism. The "Water Lilies" series is a never-ending delight, while the "Van Gogh Self-Portrait" offers a glimpse into the master's true form. Dejia's pastels bring a ballet class to life on paper. Classical oil paintings capture portraits with exquisite fidelity.

The Met's galleries feature lighting and décor tailored to the collection's style. Even the souvenir shop possesses a unique charm. With only three hours left until closing time, exploring the entire massive museum seemed impossible. Even racing against time, one would only have seen the tip of the iceberg. We know very little about art, but a visit to the Met, whether sculptures, paintings, or artifacts, allows us to experience their beauty. A simple visit can cultivate a genuine appreciation for art, nurturing new artistic talent within our meager bodies. This is the unique allure of the world's top museums.

I like this museum very much. It houses historical treasures from all over the world. I went there three times in total.

It's really eye-opening.

See all the civilizations in the world in one museum

One of my favorite museums. The ticket is valid for 3 days. I visited for three days and didn’t need to check in many small museums. There are many kinds of boutiques here.

A must-see place on a trip to New York. If time permits, I suggest you spend three days visiting the museum, which will be more leisurely.

There are many exhibits and exhibition areas that are worth seeing.

The Metropolitan Museum is one of those museums that you can visit for days without getting bored.

I spent three days looking through the MET inside and out. It was so exciting.

As one of the world's three largest museums, the collection is incredibly extensive. Slightly different from the British Museum, the exhibits are presented in a cohesive style. The Egyptian Pavilion even features an entire temple, and the Chinese Pavilion has a Suzhou-style garden. The European Pavilion's medieval cultural exhibit is very comprehensive. For those interested in history or art, I recommend spending three days exploring—yes, three days!—I spent two days there, but I didn't see the entire first floor and only wandered around the Asian Pavilion on the second floor. The only thing worth seeing in the Chinese Pavilion is the mural, but the murals at the Shaanxi Museum are much better than those at the Met.

Also, regarding tickets, they're sold by donation. The amount is optional; just tell the American at the ticket counter how much you plan to give. But be careful ⚠️, there are some Asian ticket sellers who are incredibly disgusting. UnionPay and the Met recently had a promotion where UnionPay cardholders can exchange their tickets for free. They took advantage of my friend's poor English and insisted that it wasn't a credit card with a name engraved on it, and even though he had signed the back of his savings card, they wouldn't exchange it. My friend couldn't donate for tickets either. They said the donation amount was only for New Yorkers. So fucking disgusting! In the end, we changed ticket counters and just showed our UnionPay card, and they gave us our tickets. No problem! I can only say this person is a bit weird. A grown man, wearing makeup, nail polish, and high heels.

After a whole day of shopping, I was dazzled by the European area alone, as if I were in a European palace.

The weapons museum is a collection of rare treasures from all over the world, and it is amazing!

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There are really a lot of collections inside. The feeling after entering is really extraordinary. It feels like my artistic sentiment has suddenly sublimated hahahaha.

It houses a collection of many precious cultural relics, including some from China.

It would take two or three days to see it in detail. There are many folk artists on the street outside the museum. Art has no place, and it can exude a charming atmosphere anywhere.

Very good, I couldn’t see enough from 10:30 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon, I want to come again, it’s worth coming again!

The collection is incredibly rich, with many items reminiscent of those found in history books. I visited from opening to closing, barely finishing my tour. After exiting, my legs felt weak at the entrance, and I sat there for a long time before recovering. Inside, there's a magnificent coffin.

For visitors from outside New York State, an entrance fee of $25 per person is now available, which allows you to visit for three consecutive days. It is still worth the price of admission. Friends who like to visit museums must not miss it!

I love museums, and this was one I really wanted to visit! So I spent the entire day there. Tickets to the Metropolitan Museum of Art are by donation. After purchasing my ticket, I rented an audio guide and began exploring the museum.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is very large and it is impossible to visit it all in one day. I walked around it according to my own interests.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is quite famous. It is the largest museum in the United States with a grand scale. It has a collection of over 3 million pieces and claims to span 6,000 years of human history. It is one of the four largest art museums in the world. If you come to New York and don’t visit the museum, you would be embarrassed to say you have been to Manhattan.

For Chinese people, visiting big-name museums brings mixed feelings, because each museum contains Chinese treasures!

If you don't do your homework before going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, you will just be wandering around aimlessly.

The exhibition hall has three floors. We only had half a day, so we focused on [Ancient Egyptian Culture], [Weapons and Armor], and [Asian Art].

Chinese tourists are advised to focus on visiting the Asian Art Museum (which houses a large collection of Chinese cultural relics), the Egyptian Museum, and the Greek Museum.

When you buy your ticket in the morning, you will receive a small brooch. Even if you get hungry during your visit, you can leave the museum without worry. You can return and enter directly after eating. (Valid on the day)

The museum opened at 10 o'clock, but there was already a long line, so I had to queue to the end. Fortunately, although the line was long, it was not slow because I had already bought an e-ticket at China-TravelNote. After passing the security check, I went directly to the group counter to exchange the ticket, and then went to the counter next to it to pick up the reserved Chinese guide. This Chinese guide is very important because the Metropolitan Museum of Art is so big that there is no time to see it all. The Chinese guide only translates dozens of masterpieces from each museum. As long as you follow the order of the guide, you can visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a focused manner.

This is my favorite place, it's very big, and my favorite parts are basically on the first floor, the Roman and medieval exhibitions, which are very shocking. I have never been so close to history.

Many travelogues say this place is worth a day's stroll, so we decided to refuel before heading in. There are very few online recommendations for restaurants in the area. Luckily, there are a few food trucks right outside the entrance, so we can grab a quick breakfast or lunch. However, the chicken rice they sell isn't as good as the one sold at the Megabus.

I bought the museum tickets online in advance, and also bought an audio guide, so I didn't have to queue and entered the museum smoothly.

The audio guide only explains a few dozen key exhibits. The rest of the exhibits still require English annotations to understand.

By the last day, we were completely exhausted. The Metropolitan Museum, with its three floors and 130,000 square meters, completely consumed us. For those of us who don't know much about art, the more we looked, the more we tired we became. So, we decided to limit ourselves to the important exhibits listed on the guided tour. Even with this, it took us three hours to finally leave, stopping and starting.

If you know history and are interested in art and humanities, you should like this place. I really don’t appreciate these

The Met is my favorite museum by far. This place, embodying the light of human civilization, inspired me to write a 10,000-word travelogue specifically about the museum, focusing on its exhibits, artifacts, and cultural history. For those interested, click on the profile picture to go to "A Detailed Tour: A Second In-Depth Guide to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York." I won't go into too much detail here.

One of the four major museums, it's truly huge! I walked around quickly for three hours and still couldn't finish it! Even a quick tour of the entire museum still couldn't finish it in three hours! The Egyptian and Chinese pavilions are the most worth seeing.

Tickets with UnionPay starting with 62 can be redeemed directly with your ID and card. Donations for tickets are no longer possible.

I went today. You can get free tickets with a UnionPay card! There's no sign on site, so ask for one at the Information Center opposite the main entrance. I exchanged my UnionPay card for a ticket, which is valid for the day (the $25 higher ticket is valid for three days).

We had lunch inside the pavilion, a buffet that was a bit pricey. The Egyptian pavilion, with its entire temple complex, was expected to be grand, but ended up being a bit disappointing. The exhibits in the African pavilion were filled with raw tension and imagination.

I really can't come here enough. The exhibits are truly extensive. While the display is presented in a shop-like style, the exhibits are filled with artifacts from a long history. We visited the Oceania section. The exhibits were largely original and creative. The ancient Chinese exhibits primarily featured exquisite jade artifacts. The visit took quite a while, and we didn't leave until after 4:00.

I heard that the Metropolitan Museum of Art used to be free, allowing you to donate, but now it's mandatory. We bought the NYC Explorer ticket, which included three attractions: the Met, the Statue of Liberty, and the 86th floor of the Empire State Building, which was perfect for our needs.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is beautifully built, and there are many art students studying inside. People like me can only take a quick look.

There are stone sculptures in the Egyptian section. It was a filming location for "GG." You can even sit on the steps at the entrance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, basking in the sun, playing with pigeons, and enjoying a vanilla ice cream cone. In the Chinese section, there are Liao Dynasty murals and Suzhou gardens within the museum. It reminds me of the new Suzhou Museum designed by I.M. Pei. There are Van Gogh's water lilies. It's so blissful, with Van Gogh everywhere you look.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the United States and a world-renowned museum. This vast museum houses countless art treasures from around the world, showcasing the changes in global history over the past century and is well worth a visit.

One of the four largest museums in the world, a treasure trove of art, it is worth a visit!

There are quite a lot of school buses in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There is a subway station at the entrance. Friends who don’t want to walk can choose to take the subway.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibits are extensive and sprawling, so I recommend spending at least four to five hours. Previously, tickets seemed to be purchased by donation, but now, there's a fixed price upon arrival. After comparing prices, we decided to buy tickets on China-TravelNote, which was much cheaper. The price was about 116 RMB per person. Tickets purchased on China-TravelNote require redemption, which can be done at the information desk or at a machine. The ticket comes with a sticker, which you need to keep on hand throughout the visit to enter and exit freely. However, the sticker seems to be a bit fragile, so be very careful.

After redeeming our tickets, we went to exchange our guides. While they say there are Chinese guides, not all exhibits have them. At the guide pick-up area, you can ask for a map showing which exhibits have Chinese guides.

Then you can have a pleasant visit~

The sculptures are incredibly classical, each with its own story. If you're planning on listening to a guided tour, you'll probably want to allow about 10 minutes for each. There are also many gorgeous ornaments and beautiful paintings. You can also see the gorgeous homes of the past, both American and European.

The church is really impressive, very large and tall, and displays many European luxury goods from the past, which is really beautiful and impressive.

The weapons section displays a lot of weapons and armor used at the time. The armor feels super heavy, and it must have been quite impressive for people to wear them in battle.

It is said that the temple in the museum was transported here bit by bit, which is really shocking.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is home to the world's finest and most precious objects, from Europe to America, from Asia to Oceania. I feel like I could not finish exploring it in half a month. It is worthy of being one of the three largest museums in the world. I love it!

I went two days in a row (the ticket was valid for three days) and still couldn't quite wrap my head around it. It's truly a treasure trove from around the world, though the Chinese Gallery isn't as impressive as the British Gallery. Only the large mural at Guangsheng Temple truly captivated me. European modern art is fantastic, with masterpieces by Renggrand, Van Gogh, Monet, and others.

Other favorite exhibits:

Carpeaux's sculpture "Ugolino and His Sons" made me realize for the first time how rare it is for sculpture to record a vivid moment.

The prayer beads of the Middle Ages are no less exquisite than the Walnut Boat Beads of my country. They are so exquisite that you need to focus carefully to see them clearly. It is hard to imagine how they were carved.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is my absolute favorite in New York City. Whether it's the permanent collections, the private temporary exhibitions, or the museum itself, it's all fantastic. Modern yet classic, artistic yet cultural. My absolute favorite museum.

We arrived at 10:00, and the doors didn't open until 10:00. There was already a long line, but we got in pretty quickly. We went through security first, and they didn't allow us to bring food or drinks, only water. [The ticket office is inside], [You can get a free ticket at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a UnionPay card, and there are student tickets! Adult tickets are $25, and student tickets are $12.]

I heard this museum has the largest collection of Egyptian art. It was truly stunning. American museums also place a lot of emphasis on the senses, like the music, the overall setting, and the lighting. It's not just about the exhibits; some halls are like a show. It's truly stunning! [A must-see!]

The steps outside the door are of course also an important spot for GG fans to check in!!!

We walked around for about four hours. Maybe we were not very interested in the sculptures and paintings, so we walked around quickly and did not listen to the tour guide. If you love museums and have time, I suggest you buy a tour guide and walk slowly. It is not a problem to spend a whole day there.

I, a person who never likes to visit museums, also think that the Metropolitan Museum is worth a visit. It is really big and there is always a section you like. When visiting a museum, it is really better to wear sneakers, hahahaha

Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10 am–5:30 pm*; Friday–Saturday 10 am–9 pm* (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day (December 25), New Year's Day (January 1), and the first Monday in May)

General Admission: Adults - $25; Seniors - $17; Students - $12; Children under 12 free;

General admission tickets include admission to the Met, The Met Breuer, The Met Cloisters, and special exhibitions within three consecutive days of purchase.

All backpacks at the entrance need to be opened for inspection by security personnel. Personal water bottles, fruits, and sandwiches are allowed in. (However, the official website clearly states that other drinks and meals except bottled water are not allowed to be brought in. Free storage is available in the cloakroom at the entrance.)

Audio guides are available for rental at the information desk on the left side of the entrance. The fee is $7 per person, $5 per person for those under 12, and $4 per person for groups of 15 or more. The audio guides are available in Chinese, but only cover important exhibits; other information is in English.

Download the "THE MET" app for free guided tours; free Wi-Fi is available in the museum.

We were struck by the sheer size of the Egyptian Gallery, which far surpassed that of the British Museum. The Asian Gallery, which primarily displays Chinese art, boasts not only permanent exhibition halls but also a replica of a Ming Dynasty Suzhou garden—the Ming Pavilion (Floor 2 and Floor 3, "Asian Art - 217"), also far larger than the British Museum's Chinese galleries. Of course, it's said that only 1% of the British Museum's collection is on display.

Outside the back door of the museum, facing Central Park, there is an Egyptian obelisk Cleopatra's Needle that is over 3,000 years old.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's most iconic museums. Not only is its exterior magnificent, spanning over 2 million square feet, but its interior houses a world-class collection of art treasures, exceeding 2 million pieces and representing 5,000 years of artistic heritage. It attracts 6.2 million visitors annually from around the world. The entrance opens into a grand hall, which divides the museum into three directions: Greek and Roman art on the left, Egyptian art on the right, and medieval art in the front. Young artists can be seen sketching in the museum. The galleries feature works by countless world-class masters, including Mary Cassatt, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, and Cindy Sherman. A full day is needed to fully appreciate the Met's exhibits.

I went to a museum I wanted to visit again. The exhibition hall was very large and not crowded.

One of the world's top five museums, it has a large collection of collections and it is recommended to spend at least a day appreciating it.

This museum is well worth a visit. Its rich collection and well-organized exhibition halls are so well-organized that you could spend an entire day here. Don't come with a group; groups usually only stay an hour or two, which isn't enough time for a quick tour. My personal favorite was the Egyptian Culture Hall, which displays various ornaments dating back thousands of years. The craftsmanship is so exquisite that it rivals today's luxury goods. Entering the hall immediately overturned my deeply held belief from childhood that China is an ancient nation with a profound and extensive culture. It's not that I deny our ancestral culture, but simply that stepping into this hall broadens my horizons. There are many nations around the world just as great as ours. There's also a Chinese exhibition hall where you'll see many treasures you've only seen in textbooks, especially the calligraphy and paintings, which are also worth seeing. We were lucky enough to catch the Terracotta Warriors exhibition. I had just visited the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an in February of this year, and it was so crowded. I was able to see details I hadn't been able to see clearly at the Metropolitan Museum, and I was even more impressed by the exceptional bronze craftsmanship of that time. There's a Chinese guide, but the majority of the content is in English, which was almost useless. The museum is very user-friendly. There's a semi-buffet restaurant downstairs, serving simple meals, and there are plenty of places to relax. So, don't rush in, take your time, and spend a day exploring. The ticket price seems to be recommended to you. I bought my own ticket, and it cost around $20, but I can't remember exactly.

Museum admission is no longer a donation-based service. It's now a flat fee of $25, with free admission for children under 12. Here's a way to save money: bring a UnionPay credit card with a number starting with "62" to the information center on the first floor lobby to exchange for a free ticket! Each card can only be exchanged for one ticket, so not all cards are valid. You'll need cards with the Temple of Heaven logo on the back. It's recommended to bring several cards; the staff will help you choose the one you can exchange for. A $25 ticket grants three consecutive days of admission, while a credit card ticket is only valid for one day, but you can exchange it daily, so no matter how many days you visit, you'll get free admission!

I don’t quite understand, but after seeing the works of art above, I kept muttering to myself: If there is anything in the world that can fight against time, it is probably art.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is really... big...

If you have time, I think it is necessary to come for three consecutive days. If you don’t have time, you should focus on the main points and visit the Temple of Dendur on the first floor first.

Even before opening time, a long line had already formed in front of the entrance. There's really not much to describe about the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Whether I write a 100-word abstract or a million-word tome, I can't fully capture the full scope of the Met. I believe the Met is a world where, whether it's my first or my last visit, I can discover new and updated knowledge. The Met gives me the impression of a museum of global civilizations, like one overseen by Luo Ji, a kind of encyclopedia of human civilization. Broadly speaking, the Met's collection spans five continents, spanning millennia and encompassing everything. European civilization stretches from the Greeks and Romans, through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, all the way to contemporary art. Exhibits include Roman statues, medieval church clothing, luxurious Renaissance interiors, and modern and contemporary paintings. Asian civilization encompasses Far Eastern cultures like China, Japan, and Korea, as well as the Buddhist civilization of South Asia and the Islamic civilization of the Middle East. African culture is exemplified by indigenous African totems and Egyptian civilization. Oceania also has a dedicated section dedicated to its totems and maritime traditions. The Americas are divided geographically into North, Central, and South America, and further chronologically into sections covering the period before and after the discovery of the New World, each displaying different exhibits. This section encompasses nearly every aspect of human civilization. Humanity has given civilization over the years, and these artifacts lie quietly within the museum.

It's free if you show your UnionPay card starting with 62.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world's three largest museums, along with the British Museum and the Louvre, is a truly remarkable place to visit. Home to over three million precious objects, these rare treasures of human history convey the wisdom of our ancestors and the creative works of artists. Take a stroll through the museum and explore its many treasures.

This is where the annual MET Gala takes place. Along with the British Museum and the Louvre, it's considered one of the world's three greatest museums. You can only imagine the sheer number of treasures it holds. The steps in front of the entrance are a popular spot for people to relax, grab a hot dog, and soak up the sunshine, just like they're meant to be in a TV show.

I didn't take many photos of the works inside, only a few sculptures, because Rodin's works were on display.

As one of the three largest museums in the world, the Metropolitan Museum of Art arranges its exhibitions in the form of themes. It is divided into the Roman and Greek areas mainly featuring naked men and women, the American Wing exhibition area, the Asian exhibition area, the European gallery, etc. You must borrow an audio guide at the service desk. The audio guide I downloaded before requires you to find the objects in the pictures yourself before it plays, and the explanations are rather general and not exciting at all. The most distinctive and enjoyable exhibition hall is the Egyptian exhibition hall.

I think this is the best museum in the world! I spent the entire museum day and night wandering around, and there were still rooms I hadn't seen, and that was without even reading the introductions. I really wish I lived in New York so I could visit this museum whenever I wanted!

If you have the time, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a place worth spending a full day, or even two, exploring and admiring. One of the four great museums of the world, along with the Louvre in France, the British Museum in the UK, and the Hermitage in Russia, its rich collections and exhibitions spanning ancient and modern times, both Chinese and international, are a true delight for history and culture enthusiasts. Although the Met has been forced to end its voluntary donation admission system due to operational deficits, the $25 ticket (which grants entry within three days of purchase) is still a truly remarkable value.

After a day of exploring, you'll learn a lot! Be prepared with comfortable shoes, a phone with ample storage, and a camera.