The Met Museum Wants to Charge Admission for Out-of-State Visitors

After hosting a star-studded gala centered around Rei Kawakubo and her COMME des GARÇONS brand, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is drawing attention for another reason: charging admission for out-of-town visitors. The museum submitted a proposal on Friday to the City of New York, since the government organization owns the property. According to The New York Times, the city's commissioner Tom Finkerpearl stated, "We will review it carefully. The city is committed to working with the Met to ensure...