Met & Natural History Museum Skip-the-Line Combo Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
New York, US
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Duration 5.5 hours
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Semi-Private Max 8 Guests
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Skip-the-Line Tickets
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Professional Tour Guide
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Includes All Entrance Fees
Explore the Met & Natural History Museum with expert guidance on this semi-private, skip-the-line combo tour in New York City.
Included
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Skip-the-line tickets -
Duration 5.5 hours (including a lunch break)
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Skip-the-line semi-private museum tour. initial security line cannot be bypassed and may vary
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All entrance fees
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Professional tour guide
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Semi-private" means group size is never more than 8 guests maximum
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Tour price does not include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend uber or taxi) -
Tour price does not include gratuities (optional)
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Tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Explore the Met & Natural History Museum with expert guidance on this semi-private, skip-the-line combo tour in New York City.
Highlights
- Explore 2 million works of art at the Met
- Discover the iconic portrait of Washington
- Marvel at the complete collections of dinosaur skeletons
- Learn about the history of the American Museum of Natural History
- Take a trip through time and space in the Cosmic Pathway
Meeting Point
Meet near the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028 , United States
What to expect
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
With no less than 2 million works of art and artifacts on hand, the Met showcases objects from Ancient Greece and Egypt as well as modern art from Europe and beyond. During this tour, you’ll start at the sumptuous Great Hall before moving to the museum’s most important galleries. In the Medieval Europe Gallery you’ll learn about the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace as well as armory worn by Henry VIII. The American wing hosts the staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange as well as the iconic portrait of Washington crossing the Delaware River. Learn about the turbulent and inspiring lives of several European painters including Vermeer, Seurat, and Van Gogh in the European wings.
150 minutes
Admission Included
American Museum of Natural History
After a break for lunch, move to the American Museum of Natural History where you’ll take a trip through time and space. The museum’s 33 million objects are spread through 28 different buildings. You’ll start by learning the museum’s history in the majestic Roosevelt Rotunda before moving onto hear how the dioramas are created as you explore the giant African mammals of the Akeley Hall. The creatures get even bigger as you move towards the dinosaur exhibits featuring some of the most complete collections of dinosaur skeletons anywhere in the world. From the gargantuan Titanosaur to the crowd-favorite T-Rex, even the most serious adult feels like a kid staring up at these beasts. You’ll then move on to hear about the North American Forests, featuring the giant Sequoia, before gaping up at the Blue Whale hanging overhead in the Hall of Ocean Life. Visit some American mammals as you learn about the National Parks of the United States. End your visit with a trip to space, exploring the Cosmic Pathway that details the no fewer than 13 billion years of our universe’s existence.
150 minutes
Admission Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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A maximum of 8 people per booking
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Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
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Notes: The Met and Natural History Museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
What our experts say
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Try lunch at the museum café. -
Visit the rooftop garden for views.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Check museum hours before your visit.
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Explore Central Park after the tour.
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