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Welcome, Met Members!

Members make The Met. Your generosity is essential to The Met's mission, supporting the study, conservation, and presentation of art for millions of visitors to enjoy each year. Learn more about your Membership benefits, upcoming events, virtual resources, and more.

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Member Events

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For All Members
Weekend Member Mornings

View select exhibitions every Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 10 am, before the Museum opens to the public.

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For All Members
Member Preview Days

Preview The Met's newest exhibitions during Museum hours before they open to the public.

The Astor Chinese Garden Court, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 17th century style. Taihu rocks, granite terrace, ceramic tile flooring, roof tiles, and door frames, various woods (nan wood columns, pine beams, gingko latticework), brass fittings. Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 1981.
For All Members
Heritage Month Member Tours

Enjoy a series of tours celebrating the voices, artworks, and histories of the many cultures and identities that illuminate The Met collection.

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For Family and Above
81st Street Studio Member Mornings

The second weekend of every month, Members can explore the 81st Street Studio before public hours. Come discover what things are made of in The Met’s new art and science discovery and play space!

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For Dual and Above
The Met After Hours

Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to select areas of The Met collection and current exhibitions.

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For Enthusiast and Ambassador
Member Opening Receptions

View The Met's newest exhibition and celebrate at an evening cocktail reception after the Museum closes to the public.

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Guests

Members and their guests enjoy unlimited free admission year-round.

  • Individual and Global Members may bring up to 1 guest.
  • Dual and Family Members may bring up to 2 guests.
  • Enthusiast and Ambassador Members and all Patrons may bring up to 4 guests.
Member Card

Your Membership card is your ticket. After passing through a security check, have your Membership card scanned at any gallery entrance for expedited entry.

Member Entrance and Desks

Members are welcome to enter through the 81st Street Members Entrance on the ground floor. Should you have any questions or need assistance with your Membership, please visit the Membership Desks at 81st Street or in the Great Hall.

Questions?

We're happy to help! Contact us at membership@metmuseum.org or 212-570-3753 (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm, ET).

Member Discounts

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The Met Store

Shop art-inspired designs! Enjoy a 15% discount, plus seasonal discounts during Member Double Discount Days.*

*Discount does not apply to the purchase of museum admission, gift memberships, donations, eGift Certificates, prior purchases, clearance products or select items. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Dining

Take a break from wandering the galleries and recharge! Enjoy a 10% discount at all public restaurants and venues at The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.*

*Alcohol not included

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Parking

Receive a 10% discount at the parking garage when the parking ticket is validated at the 81st Street Membership Desk during Museum hours.

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Balcony Lounge

Dual level Members and above enjoy relaxed table service dining with a seasonal lounge menu. Members are welcome to call 212-650-2910 or email BalconyLounge@metmuseum.org for reservations.



Discover More of The Met

Explore the Museum from anywhere! Check out the ways you can dive deeper into the collection virtually.

Washington Crossing the Delaware, a painting by artist Emanuel Leutze.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin

Access every edition of our quarterly publication that focuses on works in The Met's collection and exhibitions displayed at the Museum.

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Virtual Premieres

Attend the Virtual Premiere of our latest special exhibition or watch past premieres on our YouTube channel.

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Immaterial Podcast

Get up close and personal with artists’ materials to see what they can tell us about art, history, and humanity.

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Curator's Cut Archive

Get a more intimate view of The Met collection in a web series of short presentations by Met Curators and Conservators.

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