Visit the Arms and Armor Galleries on afternoons when there is a concert in the Musical Instrument galleries above, usually on Wednesdays at 3:30 about once a month. (Ashira, Objects Conservation)
For a classy means of getting to the 2nd floor, take the original staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange near the south entrance to the American Wing’s Engelhard Court. (Koven, Digital Media)
Enjoy a live jazz trio led by guitarist Danny Petrow every Friday and Saturday evening (5:30–8:30pm) throughout February and March in The Petrie Court Café and Wine Bar. (Liz, Restaurants)
Bring your walking shoes as this gigantic museum has a lot to see, featuring art from all over the world. Don’t miss the roof garden in the summer time!
"Anthony Caro on the roof" awesome sculpture series + cocktails in the summer = go while it's nice out. Read more.
Check out the Vanderlyn Panorama in the American Wing: take a trip to the gardens of Versailles Palace, right here at the Met. (Ashley, Director's Office)
Also known as The Met, this museum at Central Park is home to more than 2 million works— American, European, Egyptian, and Islamic art. Buy tickets in advance to avoid long lines. Closed on Mondays.
In the "American" section, go into the bank facade take a left and go up the stairs to find the "visible storage" collection. It's like the WalMart version of The Met.
