The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. Every day, art comes alive in the Museum's galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.

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Dec 10, 2024 · The Met has a long history of advancing thoughtful, vibrant, and innovative architectural spaces that both further the pursuit of our mission and stand as strong statements and cherished works of art, and I’m thrilled today to reveal the latest chapter in this storied legacy: architect Frida Escobedo’s plan for a fully reimagined, perfectly ...

The Met's collection of ancient American art, situated in the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, comprises more than 6,000 works of art representing almost 5,000 years of history from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean.

Nov 26, 2024 · Celebrate the winter season with a tour of the holiday decorations at The Met Cloisters. Learn how plants were used in winter celebrations such as Roman Saturnalia and Medieval Christmastide and explore how Hanukkah was celebrated in the Middle Ages.