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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 5th Avenue, Upper East Side, Manhattan

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Checked Sep 2026

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Gallery seating & portable stools

The museum reports seating throughout its galleries. Visitors with disabilities can borrow a stool in Burke Hall or ask at Admissions.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Checked Sep 2026

Official visitor accessibility guide, The Met Fifth Avenue: accessible entrances, gallery seating, mobility devices, listening assistance. Claims are summarized, not independently verified.

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Hearing loops at information desks

The Met lists hearing loops at Ticketing and Information Desks in the Great Hall and Burke Hall.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Checked Sep 2026

Official visitor accessibility guide, The Met Fifth Avenue: accessible entrances, gallery seating, mobility devices, listening assistance. Claims are summarized, not independently verified.

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Use the entrance at 81st Street

The Met identifies accessible entrances at Fifth Avenue and 81st Street, and through the garage at 80th Street.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Checked Sep 2026

Official visitor accessibility guide, The Met Fifth Avenue: accessible entrances, gallery seating, mobility devices, listening assistance. Claims are summarized, not independently verified.

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Wheelchairs to borrow

Manual wheelchairs are available at the 81st Street coat check, first come, first served.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Checked Sep 2026

Official visitor accessibility guide, The Met Fifth Avenue: accessible entrances, gallery seating, mobility devices, listening assistance. Claims are summarized, not independently verified.

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OpenStreetMap contributors · Imported Sep 2026

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Wheelchair access mapped

OpenStreetMap records wheelchair access. This does not describe every entrance or route.

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OpenStreetMap Imported Sep 2026

Mapped relation 3698894. Tags on the place itself.

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Wheelchair access mapped

OpenStreetMap records wheelchair access. This does not describe every entrance or route.

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OpenStreetMap Imported Sep 2026

Mapped relation 3698894. Tags on the place itself.

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