Metropolitan Museum of Art: Best Time to Visit | Trailwind

DestinationMetropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, United StatesBest time to visit Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: Apr–May & Sep–Oct. The Met: five millennia of art on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile.

Best time: Apr–May & Sep–Oct

Set in: New York, United States

In season: ~22°C high

Climate: -2–30°C

Visitors: 5.7M a year

Nearest airport: JFK

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Best time to visitTwo separate windows work best: Apr–May & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.Featured in

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Yankee Stadium, 4 mi away

World Trade Center, 5 mi away

New York Stock Exchange, 6 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Metropolitan Museum of Art?The best time to visit Metropolitan Museum of Art is Apr–May & Sep–Oct, in New York, United States.Where is Metropolitan Museum of Art?Metropolitan Museum of Art is in New York, United States. The nearest major airport is JFK.What is Metropolitan Museum of Art known for?The Met: five millennia of art on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile.Keep exploring

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