The Met on a Friday night.

In 2 Shout NY guides.

1. City

   Things to Do Alone in NYC

   The Met stays open until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and the last two hours are the calmest the building ever gets.

   Go for: the Temple of Dendur at dusk.

2. City

   Things to Do in NYC as a Couple (Beyond Dinner)

   Open until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and much calmer after 6.

   Go for: the Temple of Dendur, then European paintings.