Museum Hack: Un-Highlights Tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art



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Duration: 2h
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, United States | New York, United States


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Unconventional & entertaining tour of the Met's collections
Behind-the-scenes perspectives on famous masterpieces
Intriguing insight on little-known works & celebrated artists
Stories of the museum's history & mascot—William the Hippo
Expert guide for insider commentary & interactive activities

Inclusions:
Guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum admission fee
Live tour narration in English

Description:

With 17 acres (7 ha) of galleries and one of the world’s largest art collections, the Metropolitan Museum of Art—The Met, for short—can be overwhelming. Let an entertaining guide lead you on an unconventional tour, highlighting must-see pieces and little-known facts about this hallowed institution.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a been-there-done-that local, this humorous and fast-paced tour of the Met is sure to keep art history buffs and neophytes alike amused, intrigued, and on your toes. Pick up quirky facts and stories about the Met’s most celebrated masterpieces, and uncover thought-provoking works that a casual visitor might miss. Learn about the museum’s mascot William the Hippo, and get a behind-the-scenes perspective on how certain pieces were acquired and why they matter.

Between rattling off remarkable facts and laugh-out-loud anecdotes, your guide incorporates fun activities that let you interact with the art, making this a hands-on cultural outing that visitors of all ages can enjoy. After your tour, you can choose to stay on and continue exploring on your own. Your new knowledge of the museum’s past and the context around its most well-known collections is sure to add a whole new level of interest to your visit.



Cancellation Policy:
Know before you book: Tour content is designed to appeal to visitors 15 years of age and older; it is not recommended for those 14 and younger., This activity is wheelchair accessible., Maximum group size is 9 people., Check-in is 15 minutes prior to your booked tour start time.

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