The MET After Dark Tour - Visit the MET at Night

Walking Tour

2 hrs

New York City

English

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is among the most-visited institutions across the globe, and is home to many of the world’s most influential pieces of art. During our 2-hour Met After Dark tour, we’ll get the chance to see the museum in the rare beauty of evening light, as the crowds dissipate for the day. We’ll explore selected works in the museum’s collection with an expert in art history, whose specialized knowledge and tailored approach will help bring these artworks to life.

Tour Description

We’ll begin the Met at night tour with a sunset viewing of the Temple of Dendur, exploring the monumental temple as if on the shore of the Nile at dusk. We’ll then work our way through the American Wing, where the building’s original copper lights illuminate the wing’s emblematic golden Diana sculpture.

Depending on the group’s interests, we’ll weave our way through tucked corridors to discover some of the museum’s most beautiful hidden gems, like a Ming Dynasty garden, larger-than-life Rodin sculptures, and starlit Roman busts.

No matter what your interest or level of expertise, our expert art historian will ensure you’ll leave the museum with a deeper understanding of the collections and better tools to view art, all in time for dinner!

Booking Instructions

As part of this tour, we will provide pre-purchased entry tickets to the Met Museum, which allow you to skip the long entry lines to the museum. These will be added to your cart when you check out. Your expert will have these with him/her on the day of the walk. All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded.

PLEASE NOTE: The Annual Met Gala Event happens on the first Monday of May every year. The Met is only closed on the day of the event itself, but many galleries (usually including the Temple of Dendur) will also be closed in the week before and after the event.

FAQ

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, this tour is wheelchair accessible.

What are skip-the-line tickets?

For this tour, your tickets are pre-purchased, which allows you to skip the ticket office line upon arrival at the venue. You may still have to wait in a security line or in a line to have your pre-purchased ticket scanned.

From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert.

Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York museum with global art spanning antiquity, Renaissance, and modern works
The Temple of Dendur
Ugolino & his Sons
Autumn Rhythm

Here’s a look at what your tour covers, plus anything you’ll want to consider arranging separately, so you can plan with confidence.

Included

English-speaking expert guide
Tours led in English, offering you unbroken understanding throughout.
Intentionally sized groups
A smaller group means more time for conversations and questions.
Tickets and entrance fees
All entry tickets included (unless clearly stated otherwise).
Headsets
Headsets are included on tours that need them, so every word can be heard.

Not Included

Gratuities

Tips aren’t included, but we encourage tipping as a way to thank your guide after your experience.
Food and drink

Unless booking a Food & Drink tour or tasting experience, refreshments are not included.
Transportation to and from the meeting point

Unless noted, pre- and post-tour transport isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
Hotel pickup or drop-off

Unless noted, travel to or from accommodation isn’t included - this service can be added by request.

Map of Met Museum Night Tour: Art After Dark general meeting point area

Some helpful advice for getting the most from your experience, from practical prep to small on-the-day tips.

Dos:

Wear comfortable footwear
Check the weather and dress appropriately
Bring a bottle of water (no glass)
Feel free to ask your Expert anything

Don'ts:

Bring firearms or weapons
Bring sharp objects (e.g. knives, swiss army knives, switchblades, hiking sticks)
Dress inappropriately to enter religious sites or sacred monuments

Any questions? You can always contact us.

29 Reviews

We took the two-hour Met Museum Night Tour as a birthday surpise for my wife, and it exceeded every expectation. Seeing the Met after hours, with the galleries nearly empty, is worth the ticket on its own. Our guide Marianne made it special. She was engaging, incredibly knowledgeable, and paced the full two hours perfectly — informative without ever feeling like a lecture. When she learned it was my wife's birthday, she surprised her with a book and a birthday card, which was such a kind and personal gesture. Thoughtful guide, beautiful setting, unforgettable evening. Highly recommended — ask for Marianne if you can. Joe.K & Mary.L

Josef Oct 24, 2026

Literally amazing, a great experience, can't wait to do it again

Ryan Apr 20, 2026

Then we met Sam — a guide with a mind shaped by Wesleyan and Harvard Law, and a heart shaped by curiosity. He led us through the museum not by spotlight, but by shadow — the overlooked pieces, the hidden architectural corners, the stories people walk past without knowing what they’ve missed. His knowledge was exceptional, his passion infectious. He even stayed with us past the tour’s end so we didn’t feel rushed. We left feeling like we’d not only seen a new side of The Met, but also made a new connection in this city! - Bryan & Joy, OFFROUTE Wine Co.

Bryan Nov 17, 2025

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