A short, plainly-written guide to visiting The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters — transit, parking notes, and museum-floor policies. Information is summarized from publicly available museum guidance and should be reconfirmed with the museum directly before any time-sensitive trip.
Section I — Getting there
1000 Fifth Avenue, on the eastern edge of Central Park, between 80th and 84th Streets. The main entrance faces Fifth Avenue.
Section II — Two buildings, one museum
Each entry below summarizes the public-facing details. Confirm hours and ticketing with the museum directly before you travel.
1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028.
The flagship building on the eastern edge of Central Park, between 80th and 84th Streets. Encyclopedic collections spanning antiquity to contemporary works, and most of the major temporary exhibitions.
99 Margaret Corbin Drive, New York, NY 10040.
A separate location in Fort Tryon Park, Washington Heights, devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. Reachable via the A train (190 Street) and the M4 bus.
Section III — On the day
Drawn from publicly available museum guidance. Always check the museum's own site before a time-sensitive visit.
A first visit benefits from at least two unhurried hours. Half a day for a focused exhibition with crowd buffer.
A staffed coat-and-bag check is available near the main entrance. Useful in winter and during the rainy season.
Larger backpacks and roller bags must be checked. Frame backpacks and oversized luggage are not permitted.
Photography is generally permitted in the permanent collection without flash or tripod; restrictions apply in special exhibitions.