Group Visits

Reserve group admission in advance to receive special group rates and bypass the admission lines. Please see Group Responsibilities and Guidelines before bringing your group to the Museum.


Plaza Renovation Project

Groups are welcome during plaza reconstruction.

Visitor Tips during the Second Phase of Construction, through December 2013

All Museum entrances are open.

The Parking Garage is open.

Project Overview

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has launched a complete reconstruction of its four-block-long plaza along Fifth Avenue—one of New York City's iconic outdoor spaces. The Museum's new gateway will feature: contemporary fountains, trees and aerial hedges, new granite paving, seating for the public, and enhanced lighting to illuminate the historic facade at night.

The redesign of the Museum's plaza is scheduled for completion in fall 2014. Read more about the project.


Guided Tours

Reserve group admission for ten or more people to receive special group rates, bypass the admission lines, and enter the galleries immediately via the exclusive Group Registration Desk.

School Groups

Teachers and their students may explore the Museum's encyclopedic collection either with a Museum guide or independently. Appointments are required of all school groups visiting the Museum.

Programs for Visitors with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
The Museum welcomes groups of all abilities. Appointments are required for all groups visiting the Museum.
Group in Modern Art Galleries

The Met welcomes community groups from throughout New York City, such as social service agencies, GED and ESL classes, and senior groups. Appointments are required for all groups visiting the Museum.

Camp Group

Bring your camp group to the Met for some fun discovering works of art from around the world.

AAOA Tour Group

In order to assure the best Museum experience, please read the list of responsibilities and guidelines and share it with your group prior to the visit.

Director, Thomas P. Campbell

Explore the Met's encyclopedic collection with Thomas P. Campbell.

The Director's Tour is available in English, French (français), German (Deutsch), Italian (italiano), Japanese (日本語), Korean (한국어), Mandarin (中文(简体) 旧版), and Spanish (español).

Wheat Field with Cypresses

Choose one of our suggested itineraries to help you navigate the thousands of works on view at the Met.