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art museumEIN: 13-1624108 • Form 990 Filings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

5,000 Years of Art and Human Culture on Fifth Avenue

1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Median Dwell: 3.2 hrs
Official Website
Bang-for-Buck Index
84.5/100
Rank #5 NationallyDedicated Crowd Forecast →
Mega Endowment ($4.2B)NY Resident Free TierTop 5 Global Art Museum
Adult Admission$30Child: $0
Net Endowment (990)$4.2B61.5x Annual Op Revenue
Annual Attendance5.4M4.8 ★ (68,420 reviews)
Philanthropic Subsidy$46.02 / visitUnderwritten by donors & trusts

Curatorial Scope & Collection Architecture

The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City, colloquially "the Met", is the largest art museum in the Americas. Its permanent collection contains over two million works across 17 curatorial departments.

Civic Free Days & Community Policy

Pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents and NY/NJ/CT students with valid ID.

30-Day Forward Crowd Forecast

Predictive hourly density curves combining search intent, seasonal trends, and local mobility

Low Moderate Busy Peak
Tuesday, 2026-09-01Busy Density (87/100)

Recommended Entry Window: Before 11:00 AM or after 3:30 PM

Forecast StatusClear / Climate Controlled

Hourly Crowd Density Curve (10 AM – 5 PM)

35%
10 AM
65%
11 AM
83%
12 PM
87%
1 PM
80%
2 PM
70%
3 PM
48%
4 PM
26%
5 PM

Total Cost of Visit Calculator

Itemized expense simulation factoring admission tiers, concession markups, parking fees, and pass discounts.

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Estimated Total Visit Outlay
$177for 3 people
Admission Tickets$60
Parking$45
Onsite Dining$72
Cost / Person:$59
Cost / Dwell Hour:$55.30/hr
💡 Cost Optimizer Tips

• Take advantage of Pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents and NY/NJ/CT students with valid ID..

• Public transit or nearby garage apps save up to $23 on parking.

IRS Form 990 & Endowment Transparency

EIN: 13-1624108 • Fiscal Year 2024 Filings

501(c)(3) Verified
Endowment Size$4.2B61.5x Program Revenue
Philanthropy & Grants$248.5M78.0% Support Ratio
Admissions Revenue$68.2MOperating Gate Intake
Donor Subsidy / Visit$46.02Philanthropic Underwriting
Total Operating Expenses: $342.0MFiscal Deficit: $-25.3M

The Met’s endowment covers approximately 147 months of operating overhead. Every visitor admission is offset by $46.02 in contributed donations, grants, and investment yields.

Institutional Elasticity & Gate Revenue Simulator

Empirical demand curve simulation calibrated to elasticity coefficient (-0.38)

Elasticity: -0.38
Modeled Adult Admission Ticket Price$35
Free ($0)Current: $30Premium ($90)
Price Adjustment
+16.7%
vs. $30 baseline
Projected Attendance
5.1M(-6.3%)
Annual Foot Traffic
Projected Net Gate Revenue
$177.0M(+$15.0M)
Annual Ticket Gross
Low Risk — Revenue Accretive

Minimal friction on philanthropic conversion pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions & Visit Logistics

How much does admission cost?

General adult admission is $30, children $0, and seniors $22.

Are there civic free days or discounts?

Pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents and NY/NJ/CT students with valid ID.

How long should I plan to visit?

Mobility data indicates visitors spend a median dwell time of 3.2 hours to explore the full permanent collection and grounds.

What are the parking and dining options?

On-site garage/lot parking is approximately $45. Dining is serviced by Restaurant Associates / Compass Group ($24/meal).

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