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Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • December 23, 2005
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Whiterabbit79 from Merritt Island, Florida
Metropolitan Museum of Art

When we entered the Met, we entered with the "masses." But was I was amazed at was the beautiful staircase directly in front of me. It looked to be white marble and seemed to go up forever. However, before you can go up the stairs, you must purchase a pass. The cost when I went was $12. It may differ, I am not 100% sure. As you roam through the museum, you see all the greats... Rembrandt, Vermeer, Poussin. And you can also catch some great exhibits like I did. I was able to get to see the Van Gogh exhibit. It had a great selection of his early sketches, later paintings, and the great self-portrait. Be warned though that it can be manic at some times. But it is well worth it if you are an art/history fan.

From journal New York City ... Winter Wonderland

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Metropolitan Museum of Art (Egyptian Exhibit)

  • August 21, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by kwasiak from Tucson, Arizona
Metropolitan Museum of Art (Egyptian Exhibit)

The main reason we visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art was to see the Egyptian Art exhibit, as we were headed to Egypt the next day. At the time, the exhibit seemed spectacular, with so many items, but after seeing the Cairo Museum a few days later, it seems like such a small collection. I am glad that I saw this exhibit before seeing the one in Cairo, as I would not have appreciated it as much. One thing that is on display here that I felt was better than the similar art in Egypt was the wall paintings from the tomb of Perneb. Seeing wonderful tomb paintings in an air-conditioned room could not be topped by the stifling hot tombs of the Valley of the Kings in Egypt.

I also enjoyed the Temple of Dendur. It was saved from being submerged underwater when the Aswan High Dam was built. This temple is not as great as the enormous temples that remain in Egypt, but it is quite amazing to be able to see such an old building just as it stood in Egypt. I am still amazed that our technology can move buildings that are thousands of years old halfway around the world without entirely destroying it.

I found the Egyptian exhibit a great introduction to what we were to see in Egypt, and I feel that I was able to better appreciate the items in Egypt because I had seen less spectacular things here. Although the items here are still spectacular, I am sure most can agree that seeing the items in a museum far from their origins is not as worthwhile as visiting the items in the same place as where they are originally from.

While at the museum, we also checked out the American Wing. For me, it was a wonderful moment to see the original “Washington Crossing the Delaware” painting. Even though, as a historian, I should not love the painting as much as I do, as it has many inaccuracies, but I still enjoy it from the perspective of an artist's representation of a important moment in our country’s history.

From journal Long Weekend in New York

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • June 29, 2005
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Dave65000 from Miami, Florida
The Met has a little bit of everything and is very "standardized". Nothing really special or unusual. The Matisse exibit was going on, and so was Chanel. I suggest taking advantage of any special exhibition that's going on while you're there. I have been to The Boston Museum of Fine Art and thought the exhibits and layouts were better than the Met. I did enjoy the American Gallery, as they showcased lots of historical artifacts and paintings from the Revolutionary War era. If you are into modern art, I would check out the MoMA instead.

From journal 15 Minutes from The Big Apple

Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • May 19, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by RJDancin from Niles, Ohio
Metropolitan Museum of Art

This may sound silly, but I remember when I was 4 years old watching Big Bird at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and being absolutely fascinated with the Egyptian exhibits. So, being almost 22 at the time, I was amazed again by the exhibits of the Ancient Egyptians. That was by far my favorite. I also enjoyed the medieval and renaissance art exhibits and the Impressionists. There is definitely something for everyone here!

Also, please don't touch anything, as the employees are like vultures, and if you even look like you will touch the glass, they flip out on you! If you really are there to explore, make sure you set aside an entire day - there is just too much to see!

From journal New York Getaway

Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • April 24, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Cauldar from New York, New York
This is the best museum of pre-20th-century art in the world and easily the best bargain in the city. There are MANY days worth of art, so it's often best to just pick a couple of exhibits and really explore them. The $6 audio guides are fantastic and can be used in any exhibit, even the touring ones. It is really a must-have if you are alone or in a group that splits up for a couple hours.

From journal The Caves of New York

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