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UPDATE: Make sure to check for changes in its reopening plan here.

It would take multiple visits to fully appreciate this sprawling–as in 13-acres of Central Park sprawling–collection of over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the world. As one of the biggest museums in the world, the gorgeous late 19th century neo-classical institution displays some of the finest examples of art spanning from mummified royalty of ancient times to avant garde fashion couture from last year’s runway. Visitors young and old are mesmerized by the Temple of Dendur, an Egyptian temple from 10 B.C. that was transposed from its Nile-side location to the bright, sun drenched Sackler Wing overlooking a reflective pool. Other highlights include the impressive array of European and Asian armor, Grecian sculptures, medieval art and contemporary photography. After hours of exploring relax by a fountain in the indoor sculpture garden or ponder what it all means in the Astor Chinese Garden Court, nestled off the Asian Art galleries.

Advanced online tickets will allow museum-goers to skip the lines, but, word of warning you’ll have to pay the full suggested donation ($25, seniors $17, students $12). Budget-conscious art fans should come early on weekdays, pay what they wish and come often–the special exhibits change every few months and vary from big-name retrospective block busters to displays of little-known gems.

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Address:
1000 Fifth Ave
New York
10028
Cross street:
at 82nd St
Transport:
Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 86th St
Price:
$25, seniors $17, students $12, members and children under 12 free, NYS residents and tri-state area students, pay what you wish
Opening hours:
Mon–Thu, Sun 10am–5:30pm; Fri, Sat 10am–9pm.
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Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room

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