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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.

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For All Members

View select exhibitions every Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 10 am, before the Museum opens to the public.

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For All Members

Preview The Met's newest exhibitions during Museum hours before they open to the public.

A large, brown and gray storage jar, made of Alkaline-glazed stoneware, crafted by the enslaved African American potter and poet David Drake.
For All Members

In celebration of Black History Month, we are excited to offer Members-only tours exploring the subjects, voices, and narratives found in the over 5,000 years of art in our galleries.

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For Family and Above

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!

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For Dual and Above

Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to select areas of The Met collection and current exhibitions.

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For Enthusiast and Ambassador

View The Met's newest exhibition and celebrate at an evening cocktail reception after the Museum closes to the public.

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).

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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.

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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

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Receive a 10% discount at the parking garage when the parking ticket is validated at the 81st Street Membership Desk during Museum hours.

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Dual level Members and above can enjoy relaxed table service dining with a seasonal lounge menu.

Members at the Dual and Family levels enjoy walk-in access during Museum hours. Enthusiast Members and above are welcome to make reservations by calling 212-650-2910.

Explore the Museum from anywhere! Check out the ways you can dive deeper into the collection virtually.

Washington Crossing the Delaware, a painting by artist Emanuel Leutze.

Access every edition of our quarterly publication that focuses on works in The Met's collection and exhibitions displayed at the Museum.

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Attend the Virtual Premiere of our latest special exhibition or watch past premieres on our YouTube channel.

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Get up close and personal with artists’ materials to see what they can tell us about art, history, and humanity.

Wooden panel from The Met's Byzantium collection, depicting Mary and Joseph as they Jesus at the Temple.

Get a more intimate view of The Met collection in a web series of short presentations by Met Curators and Conservators.