The Grand Staircase, The Great Hall at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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New York

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New York

With a little patience, you can capture one of the most beautiful buildings in New York without any visitors. This expansive hallway in The Met is rarely empty, but when it is, it makes for a classic museum photo.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Sun–Thurs: 10am–5:30pm; Fri-Sat: 10am–9pm

Fee

Adults $25; Seniors (65 and over) $17; Students $12; Members and Patron & Children (under 12) Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (24mm)

How to get there

N40° 46' 45.0408"W73° 57' 46.0382"

The Met is located at 5th Avenue and East 82nd Street, when you enter the museum this staircase is right in front of you going into The Great Hall. By Subway: - Closest Station: 86 Street (4, 5, or 6 Trains) - Head west on East 86th St - Turn left on 5th Ave - At East 82nd St and 5th Ave, the museum will be on your right Address: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028

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