Students and teachers may explore the collection with a Museum staff member, who
will lead discussions and exercises designed to encourage critical thinking in response
to original works of art. Tours are appropriate for the group's grade, level of
ability, and subject of interest.
Group Size
A group may have no fewer than ten students and no more than fifty students, with one
chaperone required for every ten students. Special Education groups require
one chaperone for every nine students.
Group Fee
All fees are waived for schools located within the five boroughs of New York City.
Schools outside New York City pay $14 per person.
Tour Schedule
Guided tours are conducted Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Education Classes
Guided tours are adapted to the varying needs of the students. (Recommended for
students who are at or above first-grade level.) The staff-to-student ratio is one
to nine. The tours are available 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday,
and last approximately one hour.
Grades 1–3
These thematic tours introduce primary grade students to a variety of art from different
cultures. Sketching is included. All materials are provided by the Museum.
Topics
What is Art?
A Look at Animals
Observing the Four Seasons
Exploring the Five Senses
Faces, Masks, Hats, and Headdresses
Stories in Art
Communities Around the World: Africa, Asia, Europe, and America
Please note that the American Art galleries and the Islamic Art galleries are currently closed for renovation.
Grades 1–12
If your students are first-time visitors to the Museum, we strongly suggest the
introductory tour "Exploring Art: An Introduction." Culture-specific tours that
correspond to school curricula are also available.
Topics
African Art
Ancient Egyptian Art
Ancient Greek and Roman Art
Ancient Near Eastern Art
Art of the Ancient Americas
Art of the Ancient World: Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Ancient Near East
Art of Native North America
Asian Art: China, Japan, or India
European Art
Exploring Art: An Introduction to the Met's Collection
Italian, French, or Spanish Painting
Medieval Art
Modern Art
Musical Instruments and Art
Oceanic Art
Please note that the American Art galleries and the Islamic Art galleries are currently closed for renovation.
Teachers and their students may explore the Museum's encyclopedic collection independently.
Please note that self-guided visits also require appointments.
Group Size
A self-guided group may have no fewer than ten students and no more than fifty students,
with one chaperone required for every ten students.
Group Fee Group Fee
All fees are waived for schools located within the five boroughs of New York City.
Schools outside New York City pay $8 per person (adult or student).
Self-Guided Visit Schedule
Self-guided appointments are available Tuesday through Thursday, and Sunday from 9:30 a.m.–4:00
p.m.; and on Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The Museum cannot guarantee access to all galleries at all times.
Museum Gallery Choices
Ancient Greek and Roman Art
Ancient Near Eastern Art
Arms and Armor
Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Asian Art
Egyptian Art
European Decorative Arts
European Paintings
Medieval Art
Modern Art
Musical Instruments
Please note that the American Art galleries and the Islamic Art galleries are currently closed for renovation.
About Your Visit
To Request a School Group Visit
We will accept reservation requests for the Fall 2008 semester (October 7,
2008–January 31, 2009) as of September 2, 2008.
Visit Preparation
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Met before bringing your students
for a visit. This website includes several valuable resources, including a listing
of curatorial departments, the
collection database,
and the Timeline of Art History. You may also participate
in one of our
teacher programs or visit the
Nolen Library. All teachers who have confirmed self-guided appointments are
invited to attend a workshop to help plan their class visit. Materials are provided.
Please see Group Responsibilities and Guidelines before bringing your group to the Museum.
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel a school tour, please call 212-288-7733. The cancellation option
on this line is available 24 hours a day. Fees cannot be refunded to groups that
cancel with less than 2 weeks' notice.
Lunch facilities not available
If students are bringing lunches into the Museum to eat in Central Park or elsewhere
following their visit, please provide a bag for their storage.
In-School Programs
For information about programs in your school, see Teacher
Programs.
The Cloisters
School groups are also welcome at The Cloisters. All group visits require reservations.
Please call 212-650-2280 to schedule a group visit. You may also download the group
visits brochure (PDF; 53.57 K) for more information.
