How Do I Get to Metropolitan Museum of Art by Subway?

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) is one of the most famous art museums in the world. Located in Manhattan, it is easily accessible by Subway. The Met has been a New York City landmark since its opening in 1872 and is home to over two million works of art from ancient Egypt to modern day.

The closest Subway station to the Met is the 86th Street Station on the 4, 5, and 6 lines.

From this station, visitors can take the 4 or 5 trains uptown (north) and get off at the 86th Street stop. Visitors can also take the 6 train downtown (south) and get off at the 86th Street stop. Once you have reached this stop, simply follow signs for Museum Mile/Fifth Avenue to reach your destination.

The Met also offers a free shuttle bus service between its main entrance on Fifth Avenue and 81st Street and its parking garage at East 81st Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes from 10:30am to 4:30pm daily except Tuesdays when it runs until 8:00pm.

Directions By Foot:

Visitors can also walk to the museum from various points in Manhattan. For example, if you’re coming from Central Park, you can walk south on Fifth Avenue until you reach 82nd Street where you will find direct access to the museum’s main entrance.

Conclusion

Getting to the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Subway is easy and convenient for visitors of all ages. Simply take either a 4 or 5 train uptown (north) or 6 train downtown (south) and get off at 86th Street station then follow signs for Museum Mile/Fifth Avenue to reach your destination. Additionally, there are free shuttle services available from 81st Street as well as walking directions from Central Park.