Met Museum hours depend on which location you plan to visit. The Met Fifth Avenue is usually open later on Friday and Saturday, while The Met Cloisters normally closes at 5 pm. The hours tool above gives a location-based schedule, weekend guidance, and holiday notes, but hours may change because of closures, events, weather, or museum notices.
Quick Met Museum Hours Summary
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Typical weekday hours | The Met Fifth Avenue is usually 10 am–5 pm Sunday–Tuesday and Thursday, closed Wednesday, with later Friday hours. The Met Cloisters is usually 10 am–5 pm Thursday–Tuesday and closed Wednesday. |
| Typical weekend hours | The Met Fifth Avenue is usually open 10 am–9 pm Friday and Saturday. The Met Cloisters is usually open 10 am–5 pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. |
| Regional hours | See the location selector for The Met Fifth Avenue or The Met Cloisters. |
| Holiday hours | The Met lists closures for Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. The Met Fifth Avenue also lists the first Monday in May as closed. |
| Local hours note | Gallery, dining, store, ticketing, and event hours may not match the main museum schedule. |
| Best way to confirm | Use The Met’s official visit page before traveling to either location. |
Is The Met Museum Open Today?
The Met may be open today, but the answer depends on the location, the day of the week, and any current museum notice. The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters are both normally closed on Wednesdays, but the Fifth Avenue location has evening hours on Friday and Saturday.
If today is a holiday, the regular weekly schedule may not apply. The Met’s published closure pattern includes Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. The Met Fifth Avenue also notes a closure on the first Monday in May.
Met Museum Regular Hours
The Met uses location-based hours rather than one single schedule for every visitor space. The Met Fifth Avenue usually opens at 10 am and closes at 5 pm on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. It is usually closed Wednesday and open later, until 9 pm, on Friday and Saturday.
The Met Cloisters usually opens at 10 am and closes at 5 pm from Thursday through Tuesday. It is usually closed on Wednesday. Because both locations are part of the same museum but have different visitor patterns, the regional schedule above separates them.
Regular hours are useful for planning arrival time, transit, and ticket timing. They should still be checked against the official visit page, especially before a timed visit, a group visit, or a trip built around a specific gallery or event.
Met Museum Weekend Hours
Weekend hours are not the same at both Met locations. The Met Fifth Avenue usually has extended hours on Friday and Saturday, closing at 9 pm. That makes those days better for evening visits, date-night plans, and late gallery time.
The Met Cloisters normally keeps a 10 am–5 pm schedule on weekends. Because it is in Fort Tryon Park and travel time can be longer from Midtown or Lower Manhattan, visitors should leave enough time for transit, entry, and the return trip.
Met Museum Holiday Hours
The Met publishes specific closure days for major holidays. Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1 are listed as closed. The Met Fifth Avenue also lists the first Monday in May as closed.
The holiday summary in the hours tool uses the current known closure pattern and the common U.S. holiday calendar. For holidays that are not listed as closure days, the regular weekly schedule is the safest planning baseline.
Department or Service Hours
Main museum hours do not always cover every service inside the building. Dining areas, museum stores, coat check, parking, accessibility services, ticketing desks, libraries, study centers, group visit check-in, and special event spaces may follow separate schedules.
Gallery access can also change. Some galleries may close for renovation, installation work, private events, conservation needs, or staffing. If you are visiting for a specific gallery, exhibition, dining area, or ticketed program, check that detail separately before you go.
What Can Change Met Museum Hours?
- Location: The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters have different weekly hours.
- Day of week: Wednesday closures are part of the normal schedule.
- Holiday schedule: Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1 are listed closure days.
- Special museum events: Ticketed programs or private events may affect access to certain areas.
- Gallery closures: Renovation, installation, or conservation work can limit specific galleries.
- Weather or transit issues: Severe weather can affect arrivals, park access, or operating notices.
- Service type: Dining, stores, parking, and visitor desks may not match gallery hours.
How to Check Local Met Museum Hours
Start with the official Met visit page. Choose the location you plan to visit, then review today’s posted hours, closure notes, ticket guidance, accessibility details, and directions.
If you are visiting The Met Fifth Avenue, confirm the Fifth Avenue listing and any gallery closure notices. If you are visiting The Met Cloisters, confirm the Cloisters listing, transit guidance, and any park or accessibility details that could affect your trip.
Met Museum Contact and Help Details
The Met lists separate contact details for its two public locations. The Met Fifth Avenue is at 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028, with the main phone number 212-535-7710. The Met Cloisters is at 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, New York, NY 10040, with the main phone number 212-923-3700.
For visitor questions, online ticket questions, lost and found, accessibility, group visits, membership, and other departments, use the museum’s official contact page. It is the best place to find the current department contact rather than relying on an old listing.
Report Incorrect Hours
Hours Locator aims to keep visitor hours useful and easy to check. If the schedule shown here is outdated, use the correction or report option on this page so the hours can be reviewed against The Met’s official sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Met Museum open today?
It depends on the location and the day. The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters are normally closed Wednesday, and holiday closures can also apply. Use the hours tool and confirm with the official visit page.
What time does The Met Museum open?
Both main Met locations usually open at 10 am on open days. The exact answer can change for holidays, closures, or special notices.
What time does The Met Museum close?
The Met Fifth Avenue usually closes at 5 pm on Sunday–Tuesday and Thursday, and 9 pm on Friday and Saturday. The Met Cloisters usually closes at 5 pm on open days.
Is The Met Museum open on weekends?
Yes, both The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters are normally open on weekends. The Fifth Avenue location usually has later hours on Friday and Saturday.
Does The Met Museum close on holidays?
Yes. The Met lists closures for Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. The Met Fifth Avenue also lists the first Monday in May as closed.
Why do Met Museum hours vary by location?
The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters are separate visitor locations with different buildings, services, and visitor patterns. That is why the hours tool separates them.
How can I check my local Met Museum hours?
Use The Met’s official visit page, select the location you plan to visit, and review today’s posted hours, holiday notice, and gallery closure information before traveling.
Before You Visit
Hours Locator is an independent hours information site and is not affiliated with The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Museum hours can change because of location, holidays, gallery closures, weather, staffing, ticketed programs, or visitor notices, so confirm the current schedule before you go.