Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and finest art museums. Its collections include more than two million works of art spanning five thousand years of world culture, from prehistory to the present and from every part of the glo... More [+]

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by Jimmy K on Thursday May 29, 2008 at 5:56:33 pm

The Met is the place to go for anyone interested in art and museums. And, its location right by central park means that you can go for a leisurely stroll right after.

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by Mariel L on Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 11:30:38 am

Gorgeous paintings, exhibitions, drawings, and more, plus it's Free on Fridays between 4-8 PM

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by Chris K on Friday August 21, 2009 at 2:59:15 pm

The Met is the largest museum in the U.S. and the third largest museum in the world. It contains more than one million objects for visitors, and its exhibitions range from ancient Egypt to photography. You will find this place fasinating if you are interested in arts, history, and ancient technologies. Go see for yourself!

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by taptood (Citysearch) on 2007-06-11

"I had went to the museum one day with my sister. We were both having a very enjoyable time together, when I noticed someone was calling on my cell phone (it was on silent). I answered it and was ta..." more

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by bigeater81 (Citysearch) on 2006-11-14

"the Met never fails to be amazing.it's a treasure that we're fortunate to have right in our own backyard" more

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by BusbridgeGodalming (Trip Advisor) on 2010-10-27

"I thought The Met was wonderful. I had expected mostly art but in fact there are thousands of artifacts in addition to the most wonderful collection of art. The Medieval collection is really amazin..." more

by sul0 (Trip Advisor) on 2010-10-26

"Our first visit on a recent Saturday went so quickly we are planning to return soon. The main lobby got crowded and confusing.. purchasing tickets is not required rather a donation is suggested. Th..." more

by AmericanBrits (Trip Advisor) on 2010-10-25

"Having passed through security with our rucksack, paid our entrance fee and headed to the exhibitions we couldn't believe they wouldn't allow the rucksack through! Surely security could have said w..." more

by shamiltonmd (Trip Advisor) on 2010-10-25

"weekend museum stays open late and good way to end and evening. Go on highlight tour- this place is overwhelming and this gives you a good overview- whets your appetite and gets a starting point of..." more

by GaiaGlobetrotter (Trip Advisor) on 2010-10-14

"Went there several times , to benefit from some "Season Exibits" ...It's collections of antiquities are good and some items may surprehend you with its rarity .Pictures of American paintors (althou..." more

by theorangeeagle (Trip Advisor) on 2010-10-10

"It's hard to put into words how good this museum is. I came for the great artists. Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh and the like. It took my appreciation of art to a whole new level. Genius.Still there are ..." more

by geowash (Trip Advisor) on 2010-09-22

"The museum is awesome, it has the most works of art you are likely to ever see under one roof. Even if you dont like art,there is something you will like. Such as egyptian mummies,knight armor, etc..." more

by Cincionbiz (Trip Advisor) on 2010-09-21

"This place is one of the few magical places that exist in the world. Price of admission? You decide. If you are going with your family you could pay $5 p/p which is fair. Spending all day alone in ..." more