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Best Met Gallery Apps

161+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free met gallery apps? 19 of our 161+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Met Gallery Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MetGalleryMetGalleryFree—NoNoMay 2026
2Metropolitan Museum of Art NYCMetropolitan Museum of Art NYCFree4.2★ (1.2K)YesYesAug 2026
3Connects: Arts+CultureConnects: Arts+CultureFree4.8★ (7K)NoNoAug 2026
4See Saw - Gallery GuideSee Saw - Gallery GuideFree4.6★ (262)NoNoAug 2026
5MET Guide & ToursMET Guide & ToursFree4.5★ (168)NoYesJul 2026
6Artsy: Buy & Sell Fine ArtArtsy: Buy & Sell Fine ArtFree4.8★ (6.4K)NoNoAug 2026
7Smartify: Arts and CultureSmartify: Arts and CultureFree4.5★ (9.3K)NoYesAug 2026
8ViewMET: Metropolitan MuseumViewMET: Metropolitan MuseumFree—YesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Met Gallery

Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC#2

Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC by Gonzalo Juarez

The MET Visitor Guide New York
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.2😞(1.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover New York City and the Metropolitan Museum of Art with this comprehensive offline visitor guide. Explore city attractions, public transport, and detailed museum information including collections, history, and practical tips for an enriching travel experience.

What We Love

  • 🌟 World-class museum experience
  • 👍 Informative permanent collection details
  • 🌍 Useful city guides and tour information

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Lacks essential museum navigation tools (maps, floor plans)
  • 💰 Excessive focus on paid tours and upgrades
  • 🤔 Unclear if this is the official Met app
Connects: Arts+Culture#3

Connects: Arts+Culture by BLOOMBERG CONSULTING LLC

Your Arts+Culture Guide
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8😐(7K ratings)
Free
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Discover over 1000 museums, galleries, and cultural spaces with interactive guides. Access exclusive multimedia content, plan your visits, and explore art and culture from anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome connection to so many museums!
  • 👍 Excellent guide for one who travels, haunts museum or libraries, has interest in history
  • 👍 Enriches visits to museums and galleries
  • 👍 Great resource to use onsite and at home

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Some lookups hang
  • 🐛 Frequently needs to reload if you toggle to a different app
  • 🐛 App constantly resets to the home page, forcing you to re-select and reload the museum/gallery

More Met Gallery apps to explore

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See Saw - Gallery Guide
See Saw - Gallery Guide
See Saw - Gallery Guide
See More Art
Free

Discover and plan your art gallery visits in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, London, and Paris. Find current exhibitions, map your route, and stay updated on show openings and closings. Browse by artist, gallery, or neighborhood to create a personalized art tour.

Customizable gallery mapsUp-to-date exhibition informationOpening and closing date tracking
🌟 Lifestyle
(262)
free
5
MET Guide & Tours
MET Guide & Tours
MET Guide & Tours
Metropolitan Museum best guide
Free

Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art with offline audio guides and photo-based navigation. Discover curated walking itineraries at your own pace, without needing internet or GPS. Enjoy free travel information and optional paid routes for a personalized museum experience.

Offline audio guidesPhoto-based navigationCurated walking itineraries
✈️ Travel
(168)
free with in-app purchases
6
Artsy: Buy & Sell Fine Art
Artsy: Buy & Sell Fine Art
Artsy: Buy & Sell Fine Art
Discover art that moves you
Free

Discover and purchase over a million artworks from galleries worldwide. Get personalized recommendations, expert guidance, and seamless checkout. Explore diverse styles and price points, follow artists, and stay updated on art market trends. Bid in auctions and bring art into your daily life.

Discover over 1 million artworksPersonalized art recommendationsExpert curator selections
🛍️ Shopping
(6.4K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Smartify: Arts and Culture
Smartify: Arts and Culture
Smartify: Arts and Culture
Discover Art, Explore Museums
Free

Discover art and culture with this app that helps you find nearby museums and historic sites. Access audio tours, scan artworks to learn more, and plan your visits with ticketing and map information. Build your personal collection and support cultural institutions.

Discover nearby museums and cultural sitesAccess audio tours and guidesScan artworks for information
📚 Education
(9.3K)
free with in-app purchases
8
ViewMET: Metropolitan Museum
ViewMET: Metropolitan Museum
ViewMET: Metropolitan Museum
Browse the Met Art & Artifacts
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
ARTLOCAL - your guide to discover new art, local trends, gallery and museum opening
ARTLOCAL - your guide to discover new art, local trends, gallery and museum opening
ARTLOCAL - your guide to discover new art, local trends, gallery and museum opening
by ARTERNAL
Free

Discover local art scenes and upcoming exhibitions in your city. Visually explore artwork from galleries and museums, and stay updated on art and culture events. Currently available in New York and Toronto, with more cities coming soon.

Discover local art scenesNavigate fine arts visuallyPreview artwork from galleries
🌟 Lifestyle
(4)
free
10
Museumistic - Art at The Met
Museumistic - Art at The Met
Museumistic - Art at The Met
See history through museum art
Free

Explore art from The Met with curated collections, AI-generated insights, and interactive features. Learn about artists, discover global art from the same period, and test your knowledge with daily quizzes and drawing challenges.

Custom and AI-generated art curationsGeolocation for in-museum navigationFull Met collection search
📚 Education
(11)
free
11
The Art Newspaper
The Art Newspaper
The Art Newspaper
by The Art Newspaper Limited
Free

Access comprehensive coverage of the international art world, including news, reviews, and commentary from leading figures. Stay informed with a global network of correspondents and editorial offices.

International art world coverageNews and eventsReviews and commentary
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
(25)
free with in-app purchases
12
National Gallery London
National Gallery London
National Gallery London
Visitor Audio Guide
Free

Explore the National Gallery and London with this offline guide. It offers detailed information on the gallery's history, collection highlights, and practical visitor advice. Includes a comprehensive London travel guide with maps and itineraries.

Offline gallery and city guideCollection highlightsPractical visitor information
📚 Education
(30)
free with in-app purchases
13
Meta AI
Meta AI
Meta AI
Your personal AI assistant
Free

Create immersive AI videos of yourself and your friends, or get personalized answers and inspiration. This app allows you to generate creative videos and images using advanced AI models, remix existing content, and interact with an AI assistant via voice or text. It also serves as a companion app for AI glasses.

Create immersive AI videosLip sync to songsPersonalized AI answers
📊 Productivity
(194K)
free with in-app purchases
14
pulsd - The Best of New York
pulsd - The Best of New York
pulsd - The Best of New York
Democratizing Fun
Free

Discover unique and authentic New York City experiences with a constantly updated list of events. Easily find and purchase tickets for concerts, sample sales, tastings, and more, with all voucher information stored in your account.

Curated event listingsReal-time updatesTicket purchasing
🌟 Lifestyle
(9.4K)
free
15
The Tiny Met
The Tiny Met
The Tiny Met
World-class art, anywhere
Free

Explore a vast collection of global art on your Apple Watch. Discover detailed information about thousands of artworks across various curatorial departments, from European paintings to Asian art. This app offers a clean, optimized interface for quick viewing and learning about art history.

Browse 20+ curatorial departmentsDetailed artwork informationSearch for specific artworks/artists
🔍 Reference
(2)
free
16
Christie's
Christie's
Christie's
Art & luxury auctions
Free

Access the world's leading art and luxury business. Browse and bid on extraordinary items across over 70 categories, including jewelry, handbags, and precious artifacts. Track your favorite items and manage your account.

Browse auctionsExplore works to buySearch upcoming and sold lots
🛍️ Shopping
(55)
free with in-app purchases
17
National Gallery, London HD.
National Gallery, London HD.
National Gallery, London HD.
by Macsoftex
Free

Explore world-renowned masterpieces from a famous art gallery anytime, anywhere. Save your favorite artworks in high definition, share them with friends, or enjoy a calming slideshow with classical music. Access a vast collection of paintings from renowned artists.

View 183 best paintings by over 100 paintersDownload HD pictures to photo albumGet HD versions via email
🌟 Lifestyle
(48)
free with in-app purchases
18
Met Tour Guide
Met Tour Guide
Met Tour Guide
Audio guide The Met NYC
$1.99
$4.99 | 60% OFF

Enhance your visit to The Met in New York City with this audio guide app. Easily find and play audio commentary for exhibits by scrolling or searching for their corresponding numbers.

Exhibit audio commentarySearch by exhibit numberScrollable exhibit list
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
paid
19
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art
of Washington Visitor Guide
Free

Explore masterpieces from all centuries with this offline mobile guide. Discover the history, architecture, and highlights of the collection, including the Sculpture Garden. Access a complete city travel guide with offline maps and itineraries.

Offline mobile guideCollection highlightsSculpture Garden information
📚 Education
(19)
free with in-app purchases
20
Renwick Gallery WONDER 360
Renwick Gallery WONDER 360
Renwick Gallery WONDER 360
by Smithsonian Institution
Free

Explore an immersive art exhibition from your device using virtual reality. Experience large-scale installations by nine contemporary artists celebrating a renowned gallery.

Virtual reality exhibition experienceImmersive art installationsSite-specific works by contemporary artists
📚 Education
(7)
free

FAQ about Met Gallery

Are there free met gallery apps for iPhone?
Yes — 19 of the top met gallery apps we rank are free to download, including MetGallery and Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC.
MetGallery has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 161+ met gallery apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.