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Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10028-0198
212-535-7710
As featured in 3 days in New York City
Ranked #4 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 3137 Reviews
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Type: Art Museums, Museums
Activities: Dining
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest encyclopedic art museum in the world under a single roof.  Over 2 million art works from all periods... more »
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

breathtaking!..floor after floor.only wish we had more time. so its on our list to revisit.

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Wolseley, Western Cape, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Took one of the offered tours - an introduction to Met - well worth it. Then did the exhibitions.

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

What a spectacular experience. The Met is so beautiful and expansive that it will take several visits to take it all in. The collection is, of course, impressive, but one could visit this museum just to soak up the architecture, history and ambiance of the place. The way they display art is an art form unto itself, and to wander... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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With a collection spanning from ancient Egyptian art to contemporary painting and sculpture, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a must-see for art lovers. In addition to viewing Old Master works by artists including Vermeer and Rembrandt, Impressionist paintings by Monet and Degas, and works by American artists such as Sargent and Louis Comfort Tiffany, visitors can explore a large... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It's huge, so pick a couple of areas to explore in detail. We caught one of the temporary exhibitions, then hit the Egyptian temple room and a few of the modern art rooms.

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Baltimore, Maryland
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46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Amazing museum, with one of the world's great collections. We really enjoyed seeing it again after a few years between. We spent most of our time in the Asian and 19th/early 20th century European paintings collections, and really enjoyed it. A big part of the appeal of the Met is that presentation of the collections is as impressive as the... More

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Brussels
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This place is wonderful, but it is huge. Pick one or two things to see, and see them. Then leave and come back another time to see something else. Otherwise you'll become totally exhausted and won't have the time to spend on any one exhibit.

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Lacombe, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Loved the Prada installation just loved the whole experience. All the staff so helpful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I love this Museum . It is full of wonders to interest everyone in the family. Special exhibits are grand.

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Victor, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Van Gogh, Degas, Egyptian, Greek, middle ages...pretty much everything! Tough to do in a day, but if you crank, you can see a lot! Kids ran outta gas late in afternoon, so maybe go early so they stay sharp. 8, 11, 13 yr olds did great and were very interested for most of it. Enjoy...a NYC gem!

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