I became a member of citysearch for the sole reason of informing you that this isn't a rooftop cafe. There are no tables; there are no chairs, but you can get a beer for $9. If you want a drink at the end of a day exploring the museum, you can go upstairs and check out the view for five seconds of ""oh,"" or you can actually go to a nice cafe on the street or in the park (boathouse is beautiful and cheaper!) and (gasp) sit down. There are other rooftop spots in the city that give better views and better atmosphere than this cement roof with a few bushes along the perimeter, and other museums that provide better beverages, better scenery and actual gardens. Check out the Cloisters. I hope this helps someone, because I was too disappointed to let anyone else be.
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