The Metropolitan Museum of Art
America's largest art museum, spanning 5,000 years on Fifth Avenue, from Egyptian temples to the rooftop bar.
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A workable first visit is three hours and three wings: the Temple of Dendur, the European paintings galleries and the American Wing courtyard.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's spiral masterpiece on Fifth Avenue, a building that competes with the art inside it.
Parks
Central Park
The 843-acre engineered wilderness at Manhattan's heart, designed by Olmsted and Vaux in 1858.
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Museum of Modern Art
The Midtown museum holding Starry Night, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and the definitive modern art collection.
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Frequently asked questions
How much time do I need at the Met?
Three hours for a satisfying first pass of two or three wings. A full day still leaves most of it unseen, plan a return instead.
What are the unmissable rooms for a first visit?
Temple of Dendur, the European paintings galleries and the American Wing courtyard. Add the roof in warm months.
Is the Met worth it with restless kids?
Yes with a short plan. Arms and armor, the Egyptian wing and the roof in warm months hold attention, and two hours is a realistic ceiling before the park.
