Welcome, Met Members!
Members make The Met. Your generosity is essential to The Met's mission, supporting the study, conservation, and presentation of art for millions of visitors to enjoy each year. Learn more about your Membership benefits, upcoming events, virtual resources, and more.
Member Events
View select exhibitions every Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 10 am, before the Museum opens to the public.
Preview The Met's newest exhibitions during Museum hours before they open to the public.
Enjoy a series of tours celebrating the voices, artworks, and histories of the many cultures and identities that illuminate The Met collection.
The second weekend of every month, Members can explore the 81st Street Studio before public hours. Come discover what things are made of in The Met’s new art and science discovery and play space!
Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to select areas of The Met collection and current exhibitions.
View The Met's newest exhibition and celebrate at an evening cocktail reception after the Museum closes to the public.
Plan Your Visit
Guests
Members and their guests enjoy unlimited free admission year-round.
- Individual and Global Members may bring up to 1 guest.
- Dual and Family Members may bring up to 2 guests.
- Enthusiast and Ambassador Members and all Patrons may bring up to 4 guests.
Member Card
Your Membership card is your ticket. After passing through a security check, have your Membership card scanned at any gallery entrance for expedited entry.
Member Entrance and Desks
Members are welcome to enter through the 81st Street Members Entrance on the ground floor. Should you have any questions or need assistance with your Membership, please visit the Membership Desks at 81st Street or in the Great Hall.
Questions?
We're happy to help! Contact us at membership@metmuseum.org or 212-570-3753 (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm, ET).
Member Discounts
Shop art-inspired designs! Enjoy a 15% discount, plus seasonal discounts during Member Double Discount Days.*
*Discount does not apply to the purchase of museum admission, gift memberships, donations, eGift Certificates, prior purchases, clearance products or select items. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Take a break from wandering the galleries and recharge! Enjoy a 10% discount at all public restaurants and venues at The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.*
*Alcohol not included
Receive a 10% discount at the parking garage when the parking ticket is validated at the 81st Street Membership Desk during Museum hours.
Dual level Members and above enjoy relaxed table service dining with a seasonal lounge menu. Call 212-650-2910 or email BalconyLounge@metmuseum.org for reservations.
Discover More of The Met
Explore the Museum from anywhere! Check out the ways you can dive deeper into the collection virtually.
Access every edition of our quarterly publication that focuses on works in The Met's collection and exhibitions displayed at the Museum.
Attend the Virtual Premiere of our latest special exhibition or watch past premieres on our YouTube channel.
Get up close and personal with artists’ materials to see what they can tell us about art, history, and humanity.
Get a more intimate view of The Met collection in a web series of short presentations by Met Curators and Conservators.