Metropolitan Museum of Art
You can find numerous museums and art exhibits to explore in and around Central Park, including the American Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, and more. Here we've listed just a few of the many choices located inside or near Central Park:
American Museum of Natural History
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American Museum of Natural History, New York City
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the best museums in the area for children (and adults as well), showcasing natural wonders from dinosaurs to outer space.
Location: MAP | Central Park West between 77th & 81st Streets
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Tickets: All admission to the museum is by timed entry, and must be reserved online.
Guggenheim Museum
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and opened in 1959, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum features modern and contemporary art and is one of New York City's most recognizable buildings.
Location: MAP | 1071 5th Avenue between 88th & 89th Streets
Hours: Thursday to Monday,11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Members-only hours on select Mondays from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
On the following dates, the museum will be closed and tickets will not be available for purchase:
• November 25
• December 24-25
Admission Prices
Adults: $25
Students and Seniors 65+ (with ID): $18
Visitors with disabilities: $18
Members: Free
Children under 12: Free
*On the following dates the spiral ramp is closed to visitors and admission prices are reduced to $16 for adults and $12 for Students, Seniors, and Visitors with disabilities: February 18 - March 18; April 22 - 29; June 24 - July 1; July 8 - 22; Sep 9 - date TBC.
Tickets: At this time, all tickets must be purchased online Buy tickets online. Pay-what-you-wish admission is available from 4 to 6 pm on Saturdays. Timed tickets available on a rolling basis. Fridays at 10 am, tickets are released for the following week's event.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
With a collection spanning over 5,000 years of history and 36,000 pieces from around the globe, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is New York City’s largest art museum and also one of the most famous in the world.
Location: MAP | 1000 5th Avenue between 80th & 84th Streets
Hours: Thursday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Tickets: Entry is by timed ticket or reservation only. Capacity is limited. General Admission: $25 for adults; $17 for seniors; $12 for students. Buy tickets online
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Cal Vornberger
As of Spring 2021, The Lincoln Center indoor concert halls remain closed.
The public is welcomed back on campus for Restart Stages —an outdoor performing arts center with 10 specially created outdoor performance and rehearsal spaces. Visiting hours will vary. Check website.
The Lincoln Center for Performing Arts is home to 11 resident arts organizations representing symphony, opera, chamber music, theater, dance, film, and arts education. For information about performances and events, visit the Lincoln Center website.
Location: MAP | 10 Lincoln Center (with various halls and theaters located from 62nd to 65th Streets between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues)
Tickets: To become a member of Lincoln Center, please call +1 (212) 875-5443 or e-mail membership@lincolncenter.org. For student discounts, click here.