
Kid-Friendly New York Metropolitan Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
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Is Kid-Friendly New York Metropolitan Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets worth booking?
Kid-Friendly New York Metropolitan Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets is a 2.5-hour experience in New York, United States, from $45 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $45 per person
Enjoy this fabulous 2.5-hour kid-friendly tour of New York's Metropolitan Museum, especially designed for families with children! Our highly-qualified kid-friendly guide will keep the whole family entertained with fascin
What you get
- Art/historian guide
- Skip-the-Line tickets
- Professional kid-friendly guide
About this experience
Enjoy this fabulous 2.5-hour kid-friendly tour of New York's Metropolitan Museum, especially designed for families with children! Our highly-qualified kid-friendly guide will keep the whole family entertained with fascinating stories and a range of activities devised specifically to keep the young ones keen, attentive and open to an enjoyable learning experience. Your guide will make sure you don't miss the wonders of the Ancient Greek and Roman collections, as well as the Arms and Armors Hall, the highlights of the American art collection, the Modern Art collection and much more besides!
What's included
Included
- Art/historian guide
- Skip-the-Line tickets
- Professional kid-friendly guide
Not included
- Food and Drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This is an absolutely unmissable 2.5-hour kid-friendly tour of one of the finest and most popular museums in New York, and your expert child oriented guide will make sure that you and the whole family will learn a great deal about the exhibits on display and have a lot of fun into the bargain. You will meet your guide right outside the main entrance to the Metropolitan Museum, and from their you will commence what promises to be both a highly educational and thoroughly enjoyable experience! Your guide will bring you face to face with some of the finest works of art in the museum. The Roman and Greek collection, for example, date back to the founding of the museum, and although they focus predominantly on exhibits from ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, they feature a wide range of cultures and styles. Highlights of the collection include the Amathus sarcophagus and the Etruscan Monteleone chariot. The Greek and Roman galleries also feature a range of classical wall paintings and reliefs from various periods. Other highights include the Arms and Armors Hall, which houses one of the most popular collections, and the unmistakeable parade of armored figures on horseback is one of the most recognizable exhibits in the entire museum. Then there is the American Art collection, featuring works of art from the 18th century through to the early 20th century, while the Modern Art section features the work of predominantly American and European artists, including Picasso, Jasper John and Jackson Pollock. Your highly-qualified guide will enhance your experience with specially designed games and treasure hunts, and the tour can be tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of your family! It will be a memorable experience for everyone, not to be missed!
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Your guide will wait for you at the Carson Family Hall in the Education Wing at 81st St. Bench 9.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Your guide will wait for you at the Carson Family Hall in the Education Wing at 81st St. Bench 9.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Raphael Tours & Events
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $45 to $359
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Kid-Friendly New York Metropolitan Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Kid-Friendly New York Metropolitan Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kid-Friendly New York Metropolitan Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is Kid-Friendly New York Metropolitan Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kid-Friendly New York Metropolitan Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kid-Friendly New York Metropolitan Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kid-Friendly New York Metropolitan Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kid-Friendly New York Metropolitan Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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