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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Will Reopen on August 29


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(New York, August 14, 2020)—The Metropolitan Museum of Art confirmed today that it will reopen to visitors on August 29. The announcement came after State and City officials approved the reopening of museums and cultural institutions in New York City beginning August 24. The Met will offer preview days for Members on August 27 and 28. The Met Cloisters is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, September 12.

 

"After nearly six months, The Met's reopening will be a historic moment for the Museum and the City," said Daniel H. Weiss, President and CEO of The Met. "Throughout the recent months of uncertainty, isolation and grief, we have longed for the day when we can safely welcome everyone back to The Met, where all can find comfort, inspiration, and a sense of community. To see visitors walk through the doors of the Museum once again will be a very powerful experience." 


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Max Hollein, Director of The Met, commented: "This is the moment we've been waiting for—we're ready when you are! While the Museum was closed throughout these many months, we have been inspired by the dedication of our vast community of art lovers—both in New York City and around the world—and we are excited to now be able to open The Met Fifth Avenue to all, as well as to continue to connect with audiences everywhere through our virtual programs and tours."

The Met's Fifth Avenue building will be open five days a week, Thursday through Monday. On Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, it will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum will offer later hours on Thursdays and Fridays and be open from noon to 7 p.m. The Met has developed comprehensive safety procedures for its staff and visitors, following guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York State, and New York City. Measures include limiting the number of visitors to 25 percent of the Museum's maximum capacity and requiring timed entrance registration. More information on what visitors can expect is available here, or visit metmuseum.org.



Visitor Guidelines


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The Met Fifth Avenue will reopen on August 29 for visitors and August 27 and 28 for Members. The Met Cloisters is scheduled to reopen on September 12. Your health and safety are our top priorities. Please be assured that The Met is following guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), New York State, and New York City for increased health and safety procedures.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Met! Here, five thousand years of art comes alive to reveal new ideas and connections across cultures. A review of our visitor guidelines and regulations below can help orient you before you arrive and ensure you get the most out of your Met experience. By visiting the Museum, you agree to abide by these policies. Please make sure to plan ahead for your visit.


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To ensure that we are providing a safe environment for all, the Museum has the following additional protocols in place:

https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/policies-and-documents/visitor-guidelines

Here's what else you need to know about how we are keeping you and our staff safe.

The health and safety of all is our priority. The Met is working to reduce risk by requiring everyone in the Museum to wear a face covering and maintain physical distancing. We have also implemented staff health checks; established a more frequent cleaning routine that includes a building-wide cleaning schedule; incorporated enhanced cleaning of high-touch surfaces throughout the day; and installed hand-sanitizer stations throughout the Museum. The Met will continue to monitor and abide by federal, state, and city guidelines to inform our operations.

So that the Museum can safely remain open, we require that all visitors follow the safety guidelines outlined below. The Met reserves the right to ask visitors who do not follow these guidelines to leave the Museum's premises.

  • All visitors are required to have their temperatures checked prior to entering the building. If you receive a reading of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, we will ask you to visit another day. Please stay home if you are feeling sick.
  • Face coverings are required for all visitors and Members over the age of two. You will not be permitted inside the Museum without a face covering. Additionally, face coverings must be worn for the duration of your visit. CDC guidelines advise that face coverings should:
    • Reach above the nose, below the chin, and completely cover the mouth and nostrils
    • Fit snugly against the sides of the face
  • Physical distancing is required; visitors should stay at least six feet (about two arms' length) from others and from groups.
  • Follow the physical-distancing markers at visitor entry and exit points as well as in locations throughout the Museum.
  • Digital map can be viewed here. Printed materials temporarily unavailable.
  • Please do not touch the artwork, frames, platforms, labels, display cases, or anything used to protect the art.
  • Visitor capacity is controlled and reduced in Museum buildings; access to all galleries is not guaranteed. 
  • Help prevent the spread of germs by washing your hands often with soap and water for at least twenty seconds and by not touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Hand sanitizer is also available at entrances and at stations throughout the Museum.
  • Please cover your cough while in the Museum.
  • All restrooms have occupancy limits and some restrooms may not be open at the time of your visit. For more information, check with Met staff when you are in the building.
  • The Met is ensuring that its ventilation systems are working properly, including monitoring filtration and humidification.
  • Stay home if you are feeling sick. For more information about COVID-19, check the CDC website
  • An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. We cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit to The Met. Those visiting The Met do so at their own risk of such exposure.
  • Please follow the instructions of security guards and other Met staff.
  • If you are unable to visit us in person, please see below for more information on the wide range of virtual resources, activities, and programs that you can enjoy from home. We will be here to welcome you when you are able to return.
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