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Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 Fifth Ave. At 82nd Street At 82nd Street, New York, New York 10028
Description: Known by many simply as “The Met”, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is quite simply one of the world’s great institutions, housing more than 2 million works of art in its permanent collection, divided into 19 curatorial de...Read More
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Metropolitan Museum of Art Reviews

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Get the audio-tour!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Rosario Concha from Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
  • November 21, 2011
Quote: I tried going on a guided tour, which was free, but I found it to be a little crowded since it was pay what you wish day... I decided to leave the guided tour and I got and audio-tour for $7 insteadI am a design major, so I really enjoyed exploring... Read the full Metropolitan Museum of Art review

From journal Trip to New York City

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New Art is True Art, Old Art is Cold Art

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Liam Hetherington from Manchester, United Kingdom
  • December 2, 2010
New Art is True Art, Old Art is Cold Art
Quote: I am a bit of a museum junkie and ‘the Met’ is known as one of the great museums of the world, consistently ranked alongside the Louvre, the British Museum, the Hermitage and the Smithsonian. While I do like art I am probably more into the artefacts... Read the full Metropolitan Museum of Art review

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The Met Roof is a Hidden Gem

  • 5 out of 5 stars by oldscratch from New York, New York
  • August 17, 2010
Quote: There's thousands of reasons to visit the Met, but one that some people might not know about is the sculpture garden on the roof. Open late spring through early fall, it's the perfect place to take a break, get a view of the city, and enjoy a drink... Read the full Metropolitan Museum of Art review

I Visit the Metropolitan Museum in New York City

  • 5 out of 5 stars by polygan from CA, California
  • November 23, 2009
I Visit the Metropolitan Museum in New York City
Quote: I visited the Metropolitan museum in the morning of 28th, June. The is located the east-north side of Central Park in Manhattan. From the hotel to Metropolitan museum, I took 30 minutes to walk. At the same time, the metro train is the most quick... Read the full Metropolitan Museum of Art review

From journal New York Trip

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An Overwhelming Art Experience

  • 5 out of 5 stars by airynfaerie from St. Augustine, Florida
  • October 29, 2009
An Overwhelming Art Experience
Quote: One of the world's largest art museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) in New York City is one of the premier collections of art on the globe. So large, it's said to be a collection of art museums under one roof, and spans almost 2 million... Read the full Metropolitan Museum of Art review

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Metropolitan Museum of Art (The)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by rufusni from Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  • June 6, 2008
Metropolitan Museum of Art (The)
Quote: This is a very pleasant art museum to visit, quite airy and spacious, however it needs to be given the many people that come to visit.The entrance to the building is quite grand with imposing large stone stairs leading up to the entrance. Once... Read the full Metropolitan Museum of Art review

From journal Pausing in New York

Metropolitan Museum of Art (The)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by sizemoretravel from Jacksonville, Florida
  • February 14, 2008
Metropolitan Museum of Art (The)
Quote: The Met is such a wonderful museum, but if you are a serious art lover, you could spend all day and still not see everything. Of special note is the great Egyptian exhibit, the French Impressionists (I love Monet), and the Asian art.The museum has... Read the full Metropolitan Museum of Art review

From journal Best of New York City

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ripplefan2 from Queens, New York
  • July 2, 2007
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Quote: Opened in 1872 and relocated more than a major sports team, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (www.metmuseum.org) in New York is by far one of the most unique and interesting museums in the world. Situated right on 5th Avenue and 85th Street, The Met... Read the full Metropolitan Museum of Art review

From journal Museum Mile

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Safiri from Decatur, Georgia
  • November 17, 2006
Quote: The Metropolitan Museum of art - on 5th Avenue at 82nd St - is one of the world's great museums. It's got something of everything, and it's essentially free. You enter the Met by going up the gigantic, imposing marble staircase facing Fifth Avenue.... Read the full Metropolitan Museum of Art review

From journal Big Attractions in New York

Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • 4 out of 5 stars by jsmith21 from Brooklyn, New York
  • August 4, 2006
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Quote: Wonderful place to visit when the weather is good. It is very packed in there so try to visit in the early hours and avoid the late hours. Nevertheless, excellent gift shop and support.

From journal Metropolitan Museum in NY