Parking Near Metropolitan Museum of Art, Upper East Side
Where Can I Park for the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
The official garage is at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street, near 1000 5th Avenue, and charges $49. It is open 24 hours but accepts parking only on weekday evenings from 6 pm to 12 am and on weekends. Because capacity is reduced and parking is not guaranteed, consider reserving a nearby space, including one 305 yards away for $27 a day.
- Address
- 1000 5th Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Covered Parking in the Upper East Side, 227 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- 77th Street, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
Parking Near Upper East Side
Metropolitan Museum of Art, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue
The site’s official parking garage is at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street, close to the museum at 1000 5th Avenue in Manhattan near Upper East Side (metmuseum.org). The garage is open 24 hours, with parking available only on weekday evenings and weekends (metmuseum.org).
The published parking rate is $49 (metmuseum.org). Parking is only available on weekday evenings from 6 pm to 12 am and on weekends (metmuseum.org). Reduced parking capacity means on-site parking is not guaranteed, so drivers visiting during those periods may prefer to reserve a nearby space before heading toward Fifth Avenue.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Museum
A covered parking space in the Upper East Side is 227 yards from the site and costs $48 a day. A covered space at 9 E. 79th St. is 305 yards away and costs $27 a day, making it a lower-priced option close to the museum.
Two valet options are 0.2 miles away: one costs $28 a day, while premium valet parking costs $40 a day. A garage space with monthly access is also 0.2 miles away and costs $900 a month.
Busy Times and Street Parking Around Fifth Avenue and 80th Street
Weekday evenings and weekends are the key periods for drivers heading to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, because the official garage only accepts parking during those periods (metmuseum.org). Weekend visits also coincide with the garage’s limited on-site availability, while reduced capacity means a space is not guaranteed (metmuseum.org).
The garage entry point at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street gives drivers a specific approach to the site (metmuseum.org). The official visit guidance states that on-site parking is subject to reduced capacity, so street parking around the museum should be treated as a short-stop option rather than the main plan when visiting at busy times.
Other Nearby Parking Choices for the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Drivers who do not use the official garage can choose the Parksy space at 9 E. 79th St., 305 yards from the site, or the space at 35 E. 85th St. iPark, 0.2 miles away. Both place the final approach within the surrounding Upper East Side street grid.
The other nearby Parksy choices include a covered space in the Upper East Side 227 yards away, two valet spaces 0.2 miles away, and a monthly-access garage space 0.2 miles away. These options are useful for visitors who want to secure parking before reaching Fifth Avenue and 80th Street.
Walking From 77th Street Station to the Museum
77th Street is the nearest station listed for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, at 0.4 miles from the site. The walk takes 9 minutes, providing a straightforward alternative to driving through Manhattan near Upper East Side.
Visitors arriving by rail can walk from 77th Street to 1000 5th Avenue after leaving the station. The station’s 0.4-mile distance and 9-minute walk make rail practical when the official garage’s weekday-evening and weekend schedule does not match the visit.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
The official garage is at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street, near 1000 5th Avenue, and charges $49. It is open 24 hours but accepts parking only on weekday evenings from 6 pm to 12 am and on weekends. Because capacity is reduced and parking is not guaranteed, consider reserving a nearby space, including one 305 yards away for $27 a day.
When Is Parking Available at the Official Garage?
Parking is available only on weekday evenings from 6 pm to 12 am and on weekends. The garage is open 24 hours, but its parking schedule is limited to those periods. Weekends and weekday evenings are therefore the key times for drivers planning to park near Fifth Avenue and 80th Street.
How Much Does the Official Museum Garage Cost?
The published rate for the official garage is $49. The garage is at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street, close to 1000 5th Avenue. Reduced parking capacity means on-site parking is not guaranteed, so drivers visiting during eligible weekday evenings or weekends may prefer to reserve a nearby space.
What Nearby Parking Options Cost Less Than the Official Garage?
A covered space at 9 E. 79th St. is 305 yards away and costs $27 a day. A valet option 0.2 miles away costs $28 a day, while another covered space in the Upper East Side is 227 yards away and costs $48 a day. A space at 35 E. 85th St. iPark is $25 a day and 0.2 mi away.
Can I Reserve Parking Near the Museum Before Driving There?
Yes. Nearby choices include a space at 9 E. 79th St., 305 yards away, and a space at 35 E. 85th St. iPark, 0.2 miles away. Other options include covered parking 227 yards away, two valet spaces 0.2 miles away, and a monthly-access garage space 0.2 miles away.
How Far Is the Nearest Station, and How Long Is the Walk?
77th Street is the nearest station listed, at 0.4 miles from the site. The walk takes 9 minutes. Visitors arriving by rail can walk from 77th Street to 1000 5th Avenue, making rail practical when the official garage’s weekday-evening and weekend schedule does not match the visit.
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