Students and teachers may explore the collection with a Museum staff member, who
will lead discussions and exercises designed to encourage critical thinking in response
to original works of art. Tours are appropriate for the group's grade, level of
ability, and subject of interest.
Group Size
A group may have no fewer than ten students and no more than fifty students, with one
chaperone required for every ten students. Special Education groups may have fewer than ten students and require
one chaperone for every nine students.
Group Fee
All fees are waived for schools located within the five boroughs of New York City.
Schools outside New York City pay $14 per person.
Tour Schedule
Guided tours are conducted Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Education Classes
Guided tours are adapted to the varying needs of the students. (Recommended for
students who are at or above first-grade level.) The staff-to-student ratio is one
to nine. The tours are available 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday,
and last approximately one hour.
Grades 1–3
These thematic tours introduce primary grade students to a variety of art from different
cultures. Sketching is included. All materials are provided by the Museum.
Topics
A Look at Animals
Communities Around the World
Comparisons
Exploring the Five Senses
Faces, Masks, Hats, and Headdresses
Observing the Four Seasons
Shape, Line, and Color
Stories in Art
What is Art?
Please note that the American Art galleries and the Islamic Art galleries are currently closed for renovation.
Grades 1–12
If your students are first-time visitors to the Museum, we strongly suggest the
introductory tour "Exploring Art: An Introduction to the Met's Collection." Culture-specific tours that
correspond to school curricula are also available.
Topics
African Art
Ancient Egyptian Art
Ancient Greek and Roman Art
Ancient Near Eastern Art
Art of the Ancient Americas
Art of the Ancient World: Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Ancient Near East
Art of Native North America
Asian Art: China
Asian Art: Japan
Asian Art: South Asia
European Art
Exploring Art: An Introduction to the Met's Collection
French Painting
Italian Painting
Medieval Art
Modern Art
Musical Instruments and Art
Oceanic Art
Spanish Painting
Please note that the American Art galleries and the Islamic Art galleries are currently closed for renovation.
A customized tour (including a specialized theme, contextual orientation, or art-making component) may be arranged for a fee. Please inquire at
schoolvisits@metmuseum.org.
Teachers and their students may explore the Museum's encyclopedic collection independently.
Please note that self-guided visits also require appointments.
Group Size
A self-guided group may have no fewer than ten students and no more than fifty students,
with one chaperone required for every ten students.
Group Fee
All fees are waived for schools located within the five boroughs of New York City.
Schools outside New York City pay $8 per person (adult or student).
Self-Guided Visit Schedule
Self-guided appointments are available Tuesday through Thursday, and Sunday from 9:30 a.m.–4:00
p.m.; and on Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The Museum cannot guarantee access to all galleries at all times.
Museum Gallery Choices
Ancient Greek and Roman Art
Ancient Near Eastern Art
Arms and Armor
Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Asian Art
Egyptian Art
European Decorative Arts
European Paintings
Medieval Art
Modern Art
Musical Instruments
Please note that the American Art galleries and the Islamic Art galleries are currently closed for renovation.
About Your Visit
To Request a School Group Visit
Please complete a Guided Tour Request Form or
Self-Guided Visit Request Form. The Museum welcomes students and student groups of all abilities. When requesting your
visit, please let us know of any accommodations that the Museum can provide in order to make your visit more successful.
Visit Preparation
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Met before bringing your students
for a visit. This website includes several valuable resources, including a listing
of curatorial departments, the
Collection Database,
and the Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. You may also participate
in one of our
teacher programs or visit the
Nolen Library. All teachers who have confirmed self-guided appointments are
invited to attend a workshop to help plan their class visit. Materials are provided.
Please see Group Responsibilities and Guidelines before bringing your group to the Museum.
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel a school tour, please email schoolvisits@metmuseum.org. In the
email include your name, your telephone number, the six-digit confirmation number, name of the school, and date and time of the visit.
Fees cannot be refunded to groups that cancel with less than 2 weeks' notice. Please submit another form if you are interested
in rescheduling your visit.
Lunch facilities not available within the Museum
Students are welcome to eat in neighboring Central Park. Bag lunches will be stored while you are in the galleries.
In-School Programs
For information about programs in your school, see Teacher
Programs.
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
School groups are also welcome at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens. All group visits require reservations.
Please call 212-650-2280 to schedule a group visit. You may also download the group
visits brochure (PDF; 53.57 K) for more information.
