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• Plaza Renovation Project

Visitor Tips during the Second Phase of Construction, through December 2013

All Museum entrances are open.

The Parking Garage is open.

• Project Overview

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has launched a complete reconstruction of its four-block-long plaza along Fifth Avenue – one of New York City’s iconic outdoor spaces. The Museum’s new gateway will feature: contemporary fountains, trees and aerial hedges, new granite paving, seating for the public, and enhanced lighting to illuminate the historic facade at night.

The redesign of the Museum’s plaza is scheduled for completion in fall 2014. Read more about the project.

• Hours and Admission

Hours

Tuesday – Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm*

Friday and Saturday: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm*

Sunday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm*

Closed Monday, Thanksgiving Day, and Dec 25

*Galleries are cleared fifteen minutes before closing.

Admission

Fee includes same-day admission to the Main Building and The Cloisters museum and gardens. There is no extra charge for entrance to exhibitions.

Adults: $25

Seniors (65 and older): $17

Students: $12*

Members: Free

Children under 12 (accompanied by an adult): Free

Purchase combined admission to the Met and other New York City attractions for one discounted price:

CityPASS: Purchase admission to the Metropolitan Museum and five other of the most popular New York City attractions for one low price in a prepaid booklet that fits in your pocket. Save up to 42 percent.

The New York Pass: Choose a one-, two-, three-, or seven-day pass. Receive free entry to more than seventy attractions, including the Metropolitan Museum, with no limit to the number of attractions you can visit. Includes a 200-page guidebook with maps, directions, and additional discounts on meals, Broadway shows, and shopping.

New York Explorer Pass: Create your perfect itinerary of three, five, seven, or ten attractions from more than fifty top tours, museums, and more – including the Metropolitan Museum – and save up to 55 percent over regular admission costs. New York Explorer Pass also comes with a free full-color guidebook to help you plan your perfect trip.

1. What is new about the Metropolitan Museum of Art this year?

A. Construction is being done on its plaza.

B. Its plaza is being narrowed down.

C. Its opening hours are different.

D. It has been moved to a new location.

2. How much would admission to the Museum cost for two parents and one 10-year-old child?

A. $ 34. B. $ 37. C. $ 50. D. $ 62.

3. Which can get you into the museum for the least amount of money?

A. CityPASS. B. The New York Pass.

C. New York Explorer Pass. D. Being a member of the Museum.

B

4. The article probably targets _______.

A. college students B. teachers C. parents D. teenagers

5. When you are planning your vacation, it’s a good idea to _______.

A. keep it a secret from your kids

B. invite kids to give their opinions

C. make a map of the key sites that you will visit

D. browse online photos of your destination

6. What is the most important thing to do to make kids comfortable?

A. Keep kids’ eating and sleeping habits normal.

C

• Membership

Hostelling International (HI) is a membership organization, and HI membership gives you much more than a comfy bed! It puts you at the heart of a huge international family, where you can share experiences, travel and friendship with people of all nations.

• Membership Savings Program

Your National Association or Hostelling International Membership card not only opens the door to the world’s largest network of safe, clean and welcoming hostels, but in many HI hostels, being a member now gives you at least a 10 percent saving on the cost of your accommodation – just one of the great reasons to become a member!

In some countries, membership is compulsory if you wish to stay in HI hostels listed on this site. To find out what is applicable in the country you wish to visit, please check the Membership Savings Program.

Apart from cheaper accommodation in many of our 4,000 hostels worldwide, membership also gives you access to thousands of travel-related savings at home and abroad. Please check locally with your HI hostel on arrival for details of these great benefits which can include: reduced-price admission to attractions and museums, discounts on meals, transportation and lots more.

Whatever your budget, membership helps you to explore and “Say HI to the world”, backpack across Europe, discover Down Under, dance to Latin rhythms, chill out on an idyllic Asian beach or simply “Discover the real hostel experience” in one of our unique hostels worldwide.

B. Ask kids to try new things.

C. Question kids about their feelings every day.

D. Bring lots of food with you.

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