The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Every way in

Ordered by how much work it takes.

1. Show almost any ID

   Walk in today

   Needs: Any ID

   Pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents and NY/NJ/CT students

   Bring: NY State driver's license, State ID card, IDNYC, NYC library card, current utility bill with NY address, voter registration card, lease or mortgage statement

2. Library card → Culture Pass

   A little setup

   Needs: Library card

   General admission to all permanent galleries and most special exhibitions

   • The largest art museum in the US. NY residents pay-what-you-wish anyway. The rooftop bar is open seasonally. Allow 4+ hours.
   Reserve a pass (opens in new tab)

3. IDNYC — as a membership

   Set up first

   Needs: IDNYC

   Free 1-year membership: free admission to Met Fifth Avenue and Met Cloisters, personalized membership card, emails about exhibitions and select programs

   Worth: $70/year individual membership (also, NYS residents already have pay-what-you-wish admission, but the membership adds benefits)

   1. Get your IDNYC card (must be 18+)
   2. Visit The Met Fifth Avenue or The Met Cloisters in person
   3. Go to the membership desk or admissions
   4. Present your IDNYC card
   5. Receive membership card
   Watch out: Must be 18+. Must activate in person. 5-year rule applies. Note: NY State residents already get pay-what-you-wish admission, but membership adds benefits like previews and communications.

What no route covers

These cost extra however you get in.

• Some major special exhibitions may require separate timed tickets. Non-residents pay $30.
• Some blockbuster special exhibitions (rare surcharge); special events