Philly FAQs

Yes, tickets must be purchased in advance. Tours often sell out so we suggest purchasing your tickets early to guarantee your desired tour day. You can buy your tickets either online or by phone with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

There are several different price categories for tickets.  Discounts are occasionally announced on the company’s social media.

Yes, your ticket includes the museum admission.

Our tours are designed by Professor Andrew Lear and led by Professor Lear and his team of assistants, all PhDs in Art History or advanced candidates for the PhD in Art History in leading departments.

Yes, gift certificates are available and make a perfect gift for holidays, birthdays or any other occasion! If you are interested in a gift certificate, please click here.

Private tours can be arranged in French, German, or Italian.

Yes, private group tours are available. Group tour hours and fees vary from our regular schedule. Please click on the “Contact” link to schedule a private tour for your group.

This tour is not appropriate pre-teens.

Yes! You are welcome to take photos during the tour, for non-commercial purposes. The museum prohibits flash photography, however.

Backpacks, packages, and large umbrellas must be checked at the coat-check facility.

Yes, there is a parking garage on the West side of the museum.  Keep in mind that daily parking rates do apply.

We will be on our feet for the majority of the 2-hour tour. Guests will have the opportunity to sit down at a few points on the tour, but we will be using the stairs.

Yes, the PMA is wheelchair accessible.  The museum provides free wheelchairs on a first-come first-serve basis at both entrances. This tour can accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes, the PMA has a gifts shop. While we will not have time to visit it during the tour, we absolutely encourage you to visit it afterwards. Your guide will be happy to direct you to it after the tour.

There is a cafe in the museum; we will not have time to visit it during the tour, but guests can visit them before or after the tour (depending on opening hours). Bringing food and drinks into the museum is strictly prohibited.

We recommend that you dress comfortably and wear shoes for walking as you will be on your feet for the majority of the tour.

These tours take place entirely within the Metropolitan Museum, so tours will take place rain or shine.

No, pets are not permitted, except for certified service dogs.