Viewing Opportunities and Photograph Journal
View from The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
From February 12 to 27 (weather permitting; closed February 14) visit the Roof Garden for spectacular bird's-eye views of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's work of art The Gates. Enjoy refreshments at the Metropolitan's superb cafés—both the American Wing Café and the Petrie Court Café offer dramatic, close-up views of the installation in Central Park. Follow the links below for complete viewing and dining information, and a photograph journal of images taken from the Museum's multiple, dramatic vantage points.
The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
(weather permitting)
February 12 through 27, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.; closed Monday, February 14.
Holiday Monday, February 21, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
Access to the Roof Garden is free with Museum admission.
View more images from the Roof Garden.
American Wing Café, first floor
Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Tuesday–Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Holiday Monday, February 21, 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
For more information, see Dining at the Met.
View more images from the American Wing.
Petrie Court Café, first floor
Reservations suggested. Please call 212-570-3964.
Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Tuesday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Holiday Monday, February 21, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
For more information, see Dining at the Met.
View more images from the Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court.
More Museum Locations
View images from additional locations at the Metropolitan Museum, including the Temple of Dendur, the Modern Art galleries, and more.
View images from more Museum Locations.
