The Metropolitan Museum of Art, often called simply The Met, stands at 1000 Fifth Avenue in New York City. It is one of the largest and best-known art museums in the world, and its collections cover around 5,000 years of art from many parts of the globe.
What you will find
- Egyptian artifacts, drawn from ancient life along the Nile
- European paintings, spanning many centuries and schools
- American art, showing the country's painting, sculpture and decorative arts
- A wide range of further collections, so that most visitors find something outside their usual interests
Planning your visit
The collections are large enough that a single afternoon can only cover part of them. Many visitors choose a few galleries in advance, such as the Egyptian rooms or the European paintings, and leave time to wander. The museum's contact number is +1-212-535-7710, and the staff there can confirm current arrangements before you travel.
The museum sits on Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan, so it is easy to combine with a walk through the surrounding city. It suits anyone with an interest in art or history, and also those who simply want a quiet, absorbing place to spend a few hours in one of the world's great cities.