The Met in Depth: A Guided Experience
A personalized experience through centuries of treasures, led by an art expert
Highlights
- Trace the evolution of art from ancient civilizations to modern visionaries.
- Gain fresh insights with an artist or art historian as your private guide.
- Enjoy skip-the-line access to spend more time with the art that matters.
- Discover masterworks by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Monet, van Gogh, and Degas.
- Let your guide tailor this experience to your interests for an even more rewarding visit.
Your private New York experience
We’ll begin in the Great Hall before moving through a carefully selected range of galleries, from the Temple of Dendur — the 2,000-year-old original, built of Nubian sandstone — to the American Wing and its defining works. With every tour led by an artist or art historian, your exper...
We’ll begin in the Great Hall before moving through a carefully selected range of galleries, from the Temple of Dendur — the 2,000-year-old original, built of Nubian sandstone — to the American Wing and its defining works. With every tour led by an artist or art historian, your experience is guided by someone who understands not only what you’re seeing, but why it matters. Encounter masterpieces by such as Vermeer, Rembrandt, Monet, van Gogh, and Degas. And explore the breadth of Greek and Roman antiquities as well as modern art, ranging from Picasso to Pollock.
Along the way, your guide brings clarity to what you’re seeing, connecting each work to its historical moment, artistic intention, and lasting influence. The experience can be adapted to your interests and pace — whether you’re drawn to certain themes or simply want to dive deeper into conversation and questions. This guided experience offers a thoughtful perspective on the vibrant scope of human creativity through the ages.
Itinerary
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The Great Hall
A soaring introduction to The Met’s scale, architecture, and atmosphere -
Egyptian Galleries
Home to the Temple of Dendur and remarkable artifacts from ancient Egypt -
The American Wing
Spanning the breadth of America’s art history, from Native American crafts to Gilded Age grandeur and beyond -
European Paintings and Sculpture
Where you’ll be dazzled by dozens of masterpieces by such as Vermeer, Rembrandt, Monet, van Gogh, and Degas -
Modern and Contemporary Art
Exploring the breadth of Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, and more -
Greek and Roman Art
Sculpture, mosaics, and immersive spaces from the ancient world, including the Cubiculum Nocturnum, a reconstructed bedroom from a Roman villa buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Testimonials
Meeting point
FAQs
What will we see during our private Met experience?
Your guide will curate the experience around the museum’s highlights and your interests. As museum displays can change without notice, certain artworks may be unavailable. If that happens, your guide will substitute it with another exceptional piece. If there are specific artworks, artists, or galleries you’d like to see, please let us know after booking so we can plan the best experience for you.
What is the cancellation policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 48 hours before the experience start time.
Is this experience accessible?
Yes, this experience is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers. If anyone in your group uses a wheelchair or has other accessibility needs, please let us know as soon as possible after booking so we can plan the best possible route and experience.
€610 per group $699 per group £529 per group C$966 per group A$1,001 per group
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Exclusively private
Unforgettable moments shaped around you -
Thoughtfully curated
Hand-picked experiences for the highest quality -
High-touch service
So your visit is stress-free from start to finish