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Metropolitan Museum’s Roof Garden Closes for Multi‑Year Work; Final Weekend Marks Start of Extended Pause

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s rooftop garden will close after this final weekend of public access and remain closed through 2030 for a multi-year project, museum officials say. The seasonal outdoor space has been a high-profile venue for site-specific art commissions and panoramic views of Central Park and Manhattan.

By Sultan Sikander | October 20, 2025 | 0 Comments

The Met Rooftop Closes for Nearly a Decade: What Visitors and the City Will Lose — and Gain

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's rooftop — a seasonal public space and high-profile site for contemporary commissions — is closing for major works and will not reopen until 2030. This article explains the reasons, context, likely impacts and the longer-term goals behind the extended closure.

By Sultan Sikander | October 19, 2025 | 0 Comments