Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour
Description
Discover the vast Metropolitan Museum of Art with ExperienceFirst. Over 2 million artworks spanning 5,000 years await. Our guides will make this journey extraordinary. Be captivated by ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and European masterpieces. Explore contemporary expressions and gain profound insights into art's impact on our world. For first-timers or enthusiasts, our tour offers engaging narratives, delving into history, emotions, and themes. Ignite curiosity and leave with a deeper appreciation for artistic expression. Experience the Met with us.
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Visit the Met with a guide who will help you appreciate its treasures spanning 5,000 years. Discover new perspectives on old masterpieces from around the world. Connect with the art on a personal level as you hear the stories and secrets behind these iconic works. Explore the architectural beauty of America's largest art museum In summer, enjoy the sweeping views of Central Park and the NYC skyline from the Cantor Roof Garden.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This experience starts promptly, and you won't be able to enter the museum if you miss your tour. We suggest arriving 30 minutes early as there will be a line for the security check before you can meet your guide inside the Met.
- We aim to show you the very best art at the Met. However, what’s on display can vary, so if an art piece we typically show isn’t available, your guide will substitute it with something else.
Reviews(478)
Excellent tour and Ken was great at explaining everything and making it supwr interesting
The guide Erika was not at all impressive.. She spent a lot of time in the Egyptian Sculpture section.. Just took us to the European painting Section.. and left us in front of Rembrandt painting.. Did not discuss any painting of any Impressionist/ post Imperial or for that matter of any era.. Kept saying that you guys have a lot of time on your own.. SEEMS SHE HAS ZERO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EUROPEAN PAINTINGS… Total wastage of money and time… Could have done it on our own..
Hi Nilanjana, Thanks for your review. We pride ourselves on our guides' historic and storytelling expertise. The description for this tour states that this is a small-group tour that covers the highlights of the museum, from ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian masterpieces to some of the most recognizable works from modernity. It is impossible to cover everything in the museum as they have a massive collection of art and artifacts. If you have any interest in specific pieces or movements, we encourage you to tell your guide. They will always be happy to show you and answer any questions. Thank you.
Ross did an amazing job showing us the highlights of the Met! Very knowledgeable. Highly recommended
Great experience. Very knowledgeable guide who shared interesting information. And navigated the museum with ease.
Chris was a very knowledgeable guide with academic qualifications in fine arts. He was enthusiastic about the tour and said he enjoyed doing it. He gave us a wonderful overview of the development of Western art and lookedafter us well.
There is NO way you will see everything in one day!!! Alex was a phenomenal tour guide! He's super knowledgeable and answered all questions anyone in the group had.
Our tour guide, Ken, was amazing. He gave us a comprehensive deep dive into highlighted pieces. I learned an incredible amount of information about artists, the narratives behind the pieces, and the interpretations of the pieces themselves. He increased my appreciation and love of art. Highly recommended!
The meeting point was easy to identify. Our guide Alex was very helpful. The group walked in good pace with a couple of short breaks. This tour chose to focus on a single or two items in selected exhibit halls and provided insights for the noted items. So it is not a whirlwind of photo ops. It omits the Asian hall for example. Overall it is a very good introduction to the MET, yet with some in-depth information. As we did an afternoon tour on a Friday we could also take advantage of the late closing hours of the MET.
Excellente guide, Erika. Very knowledgeable, captivating and very nice!
Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, captivating, and very nice!
