Metropolitan Museum of Art
Heavenly Bodies and We Come in Peace Exhibits.
When it's a hot summer Saturday, it's best to spend time indoors in the cool museums which is exactly what we opted to do. After watching the Met Gala, we looked forward to seeing the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination exhibit and decided to spend a half day out exploring. The Met Fifth Avenue is one of New York City’s most visited museum and attraction. Home to over 5,000 years of art from all cultural backgrounds, it is recognized as one of the great museums of the world.
We arrived at the museum before noon and proceeded to the special wheelchair accessible area where we got our tickets. Taking the elevator up to the main floor, we leisurely wandered through many of the galleries across the museum and each had our favorites. Mom was mesmerized by the ancient sculptures the Art of Africa, Oceania and the America’s room. All the way through the European sculpture hallways with the nude statues, Diya cackled at them, which then caused Annie to join in the laughter. Annie’s favorite artist is Monet so you’re right if you guessed she enjoyed the European Painting section. She, mom and Diya spent their time jovially discussing the art in the Contemporary & Modern Art area and they would have happily stayed on longer to discover more. My personal favorite in the museum is the Egyptian Art room. If the area is quiet enough, you can sit there and travel back in time being immersed in so many natural artifacts.
We were interested in two of the exhibitions that day, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, showcasing the papal robes and accessories from the Sistine Chapel, many of which have never been seen outside the Vatican and Huma BhaBha: We Come in Peace. The display of costumes were stunning, ranging from modest ensembles to shimmering glamorous gowns and headpieces. Bhabha's work used materials and the detritus of everyday life, creating a haunting human figure against the backdrop of New York’s skyline.
The staffs were polite throughout, they assisted in opening doors, giving directions and suggestions. We highly suggests a visit to the Met Museum, you are sure to find it as a source of inspiration and education.
Important Tips:
Access at the entrance was easy, there were no lines to get our entry tickets at the accessible entrance.
There is a large family room near the entrance, perfect for relaxation and accessible bathrooms.
We found the all areas we visited in the museum to be accessible for a wheelchair user.
Some elevators are smaller than others, however a wheelchair user and up to 4 additional person fits.
Suggested Duration:
3 hours minimum
Accessible Information:
- Free Admission for Caretakers
- Restrooms are accessible, with the most spacious one in the family room area right by the accessible entrance.
- Best drop off points for wheelchair user and other visitors who need to avoid stairs are Fifth Avenue and 81st Street and through the parking garage at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street.
Click here for a pdf map of the entrance .
- Wheelchairs are available loan, on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be obtained at the Fifth Avenue & 81st Street Entrance.
- You may request an escort for a wheelchair user, two weeks’ notice is preferred. Email
accesss@metmuseum.org or call 212-650-2010. Escorts are available for 1.5 hours and best to advise ahead of time which galleries you’re interested in seeing.
- A large family room after you enter the museum on Fifth Avenue & 81st Street for rest and relaxation.
- Service Animals are Welcome
- Assistive Listening System
- Audio Guide
- Large Print
- Real Time Captioning
- Sign Language Interpretation
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Click here for the website, then click to expand Accessibility for full details.
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Click here for a list of programs and events for the disabled community
Location:
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
Phone: 212-535-7710
Access Phone: 212-650-2010
Website:
https://metmuseum.org
Email:
access@metmuseum.org
Admissions:
Suggested Admissions for New York State, New Jersey and Connecticut residents with Valid ID.
Free Admission for Caretakers
Visitors Outside New York State
Free Admission for Caretakers
Adults $30 | Seniors (65 and over) $22 | Students/Children (under 12) $17
Schedule:
Sunday–Tuesday, Thursday: 10 am–5 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am–9 pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.
Dining:
We dined in-house at the American Wing Cafe, see below.
Public Transportation: Bus stops nearby M1, M2, M3, M4, BxM2, M79SBS, M86SBS
Important: Information is subject to change, please visit
https://www.metmuseum.org/ for the most up to date details.
Sep 2024
Dining at the Met Museum - Upper East Side
American Wing Cafe | $ | American
The Met Museum offers are range of choices, from fine-dining to lounge/bars and cafes. On our visit we ate at the American Wing Cafe, which is a self-serve cafe during the busy lunch hours. The area itself was a bit crowded to get a wheelchair by a table, however we took out one of the chairs in a corner spot which then served our needs. Food is primarily cold sandwiches and pastries which are overpriced. Honestly, nothing stood out and would only recommend getting a quick bite while resting.
Cantor Rooftop Garden Bar | $$ | American
We also visited Cantor Rooftop Garden Bar which opens seasonally. It serves light fare and cocktails with views of beautiful Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. It was too hot for us to get a cocktail in the middle of the day! However if you’re visiting the museum on a cooler day or during afternoon into evening hours, we bet it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a pre-dinner drink.
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