Metropolitan Museum of Art

Let your inner artist run free during your upcoming vacation with a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Often referred to as “the Met”, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is one of the world’s largest and most important cultural institutions. More than 2 million works of art are housed in the Met’s permanent collection, including extensive holdings in African, Byzantine and Islamic Art. From paintings and sculptures to weapons and clothing, you’ll be amazed at the Met’s display of unique and priceless artifacts.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is subdivided into 19 curatorial departments, ranging from Modern Art to European Paintings. Each of these areas boasts its own unique display of artifacts and exhibits so don’t miss your chance to see them all. You should stop by the Met as soon as it opens (9:30am most days) in order to make the most of your visit. Even though, one visit is often times not enough. Permanent collections that simply must be seen include the Costume Institute, Egyptian Art, Greek and Roman Art and the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, so get a New York car rental, van rental, or SUV rental from Prestige Car Rental, drive over and make it a day trip!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers more than 75 hours of insightful audio commentary through its Audio Guide Tour program. Developed by curators and educators, these audio tours features little know facts and important details on practically every piece in the museum’s collection. Plan to rent an Audio Guide player at any admissions desk, the Audio Guide desk in the Great Hall or at the entrance to special exhibitions.

Can’t get enough of the Met? Well, now you don’t have to. You can now purchase tickets to exclusive museum events, including ground-breaking lectures and soul-touching concerts. To learn more about this season’s Concert & Lecture series, please call 212-570-3949. New York discount car rentals travelers can purchase tickets to concert and lecture events at the Museum’s Great Hall Box Office, Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from noon to 5pm. Please note that the Metropolitan Museum also offers a number of free programs (with museum admission). For more details, simply ask at the Met’s front desk. Daily rental fees are just $7 for the general public.

You may be unaware that the Met features a second, smaller location in Fort Tyron Park. This section of the Met, known as the Cloisters, is devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe (the 12th through 15th century). Exhibits at the Cloisters include sculptures, tapestries, illuminated manuscripts and works of enamel. You can participate in a Collections Highlights Tour of the Cloisters Sundays and Tuesdays through Fridays at 3pm. These tours are offered free with museum admission. Garden tours are also offered Tuesdays through Sundays at 1pm. The Cloisters are open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30am to approximately 5pm (closing time changes depending on the season). Recommended admission to the Cloisters is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students (this includes same day admission to the Met as well).

You will find the Met at 1000 Fifth Avenue on the corner of 82nd Street. For more information about the museum and upcoming programs, please call the Met’s General Information lines at 212-535-7710. The Met is open every day at 9:30pm. Suggested admission prices are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. You and your friends will not regret going to the Met as you climb into your affordable car rental after a long day of seeing incredible attractions!