Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
Roof Deck, Cocktail Bar, and Scenic Lookout
Central Park, New York
"cool rooftop bar"(2 Tips)
"... with a drink and a great view of central park and the city. Nice mixed drinks and good..."(2 Tips)
"Open May through late fall, weather permitting."(2 Tips)
"Roof Garden Commission"(3 Tips)
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Jess NaldoJune 1, 2015Gorgeous rooftop worth the voluntary admission and ridiculous trek around the Medieval exhibit trying to find the elevator. Drinks are super expensive so come for the view & go towards 2nd Ave after.
Duke PerkinsAugust 23, 2015It's cute! Stunning views of Central Park. Wine and Sangria available. Great NYC spot to bring folks to.
Sandrene MathewsJune 2, 2016Very good drinks! Closes an hour before the museum. They didn't announce it, so keep an eye on your watch or you might miss last call.
Such a beautiful view of the city and Central Park! Very hot though (very little shade!) Drinks are delicious!
- ℳ𝒶𝓎♍June 5, 2018When the weather gets warmer this is when this cool rooftop bar open up and all I can say is what a view! The drinks are pretty good but that view is to die for!
Nicole ReganApril 19, 2016Like most things in the met, definitely pricey, but still a great experience on a beautiful day. Amazing views, good drinks.
Anna RSeptember 21, 2014The roof garden always has a great view of the city, enjoy the art exhibits they have up here as well as a drink and a nibble at the cafe.
Emily ThrasherJuly 6, 2013This is an amazing addition to the Met! Great place to bring visitors, but don't expect to make it your rooftop party spot...try the Refinery for that!- Great photo-ops and sunset views. Nothing like an after work drink on this rooftop in the spring/summer.
ClomoneySeptember 7, 2016Gorgeous place to see Manhattan and Central Park + the Hitchcock house on the top is great
Yasmin MohamedAugust 8, 2013Amazing view of midtown and the surrounding area of Central Park and the upper east side. Partial views of the skyline of the upper west side.
eric bornemannOctober 23, 2018One of the best views in the entire city... a great place to sit and have a drink during the summer.
Deepak ShrivastavaJuly 5, 2013Fantastic views of the city / Park. Don't miss it on your next visit to the Met. The makeshift "bar" isn't anything to write home about though...- Philip HarperSeptember 13, 2011A great reason to go see tons of art reward yourself with a drink and a great view of central park and the city. Nice mixed drinks and good old bottled beers available!
MariAugust 12, 2011A hidden hang out when you need a rest from all the walking around the museum. Grab a drink from the bar and enjoy the view.
LeilaJuly 31, 2016Amazing view! Take a break for the museum, relax and have a beer on a hot summer day.
- Tiffany & CoJune 1, 2011Gaze at a seasonal exhibition of innovative sculptures by cutting-edge artists on top of arguably the world’s finest art collection. Open May through late fall, weather permitting.
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 24, 2010One of our favorite NY things to do is have cocktails after work on the roof of the Metropolitan, and take in the best views of Central Park. Open through late fall. Closed on Mondays.
John AOctober 2, 2014Super cool green space.. Take off your shoes and walk in bare feet.. But only through October when it closes for winter.
wai-ling q.April 12, 2010Go here Fri & Sat, 4-8:30pm to grab a drink and listen to wonderful, live classical music. Great for people watching, resting after crawling all over the museum, & before going to your fav restaurant
Roger SchonfeldAugust 17, 2014The sculpture can be great, or confusing, but the view never misses and the martinis make it divine.
Andrea PiccoloMay 11, 2013Open til 9 pm on fri and sat . Great place for a drink in afternoon with a view of the park .
Natalia QuinteroJune 22, 2012Located at the rooftop of the Met museum. The 'bar' is really just a concession stand that serves alcohol. Not worth going to just for the 'bar' but a must visit if you're already at the Met.
Elevine BergeAugust 25, 2014Calm and refreshing for a little break on the roof when taking in the vast museum.
Anthony McDonnellJune 17, 2019What a view! And what an interesting series of different art installations.
Clara BayarriSeptember 14, 2014Great location, only open in the summer but offers incredible views of Central Park
Eynat ElirazMarch 9, 2013Great views! Exhibitions include large installations. Cool bar and vibe on Friday afternoons.
S. L.August 16, 2014You're paying for the views here, but you have to make the trip at least once during the summer. Cocktails are $15 and beers are $9, but the atmosphere makes up for the overpricing.
John Saeyong RaJuly 10, 2011No more Big Bamboo but still a great place to chill out. You will feel like you are floating on top of central park.
Stephan JennerSeptember 27, 2013An amazing place to ponder the magnificent collection with a coffee and cocktail
John WmsonJuly 5, 2011Anthony Caro's sculpture currently on exhibit on the Rooftop at the Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden at The Met are well worth the visit - most excellent!
- Eynat ElirazMarch 9, 2013Great views! Exhibitions are usually large installations. The place for great photos.
- Christine AliferisJune 18, 2013Find the elevators by walking left toward the modern art section after entering the great hall. Only from 1st floor.
Kaitlyn PezikMay 11, 2015great views and drinks. don't go on a 100 degree day, theres not much shade.
Cassandra HenryJuly 12, 2013Current exhibit at the roof top is not for me, but it is still a great view of the city!
JosephMay 16, 2010The Roof Garden has a new exhibit made entirely out of bamboo and it is still growing. A guided tour, running every half-hour takes you up on this bamboo exhibit. It will be running until October 2010
TheFatAppleNYC.comApril 6, 2012Opens May 1, 2012.....great for views of central park. Come fri-sat when it's open until 8:30 pm (museum until 9pm)
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Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
1000 5th Ave (Roof)
New York, NY 10028
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New York, NY 10028
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