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With one of the most comprehensive collections in the western world, this gigantic museum could easily take a few days to see, and can be very overwhelming. If you want to use up a week seeing the whole museum, add on the museum's Cloisters collection of medieval art located in upper Manhattan in Fort Tryon Park. The main museum has been in it's current site since 1880.
My suggestion for seeing the museum, if you don't have the time to spend all day, is to just pick a couple of galleries that interest you. Now you have a reason to return to New York :o) The museum does have evening hours, and is much less crowded at that time. If you can only manage a short visit, the museum guide book at $19.00 is a good purchase, as it has an excellent overview of the whole collection Leave a Comment
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Many New Yorkers I meet in other cities will tell me how many hours they spent at the Museum of Art when they were kids. Seems that many New Yorkers love the place and perhaps visited often on hot summer days . There is always something happening there and out in front of the building as well. You can find street performers that will wow you. A soprano sang opera with a portable microphone when we were there and her voice just blew me away. Later we saw street kids doing acrobatic dancing....passing the bucket for bucks. Take a rest on the steps and enjoy the drama of the street....or go inside for some wonderful exhibits. You could spend the day. Leave a Comment
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The Met, as it is commonly known, is world renowned for its wealth of art collections. I've been visiting the museum since childhood and continue to visit at least once a year. Some of my favorite exhibits are from their permanent collection like the Egyptian collection, the Renassaince painters, and of course their Arms & Armor. I am totally fascinated with ancient armory and will stop by and visit this exhibit every single time I find myself at the Met.
Also pay a visit to their Museum shop where you can purchase a poster of that famous painting by Degas, Picasso and the likes.
The Met is funded by charitable contributions and a entrance fee is suggested. Don't be a mizer, exhibits are costly to upkeep so donate no less than $5-10 per person.
Take a look at their website for new and exciting exhibits.
PLEASE NOTE: Photography (without flash please) and sketching are permitted in the permanent sections of the museum. If you aren't sure, ask one of the guards. Leave a Comment
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When you visit New York City you must see the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Really a gem of a museum. A Collection that is incredible. Their Egyptian Exhibit alone could take all day long to view. I love their medieval wing, and their American arts and crafts department is lovely. Their costume department is very interesting. (check out the manaquin, the model for the face was Christie Turlington) The museum always has special exhibitions that are very interesting and well curated. Fabulous paintings, sculture and items from antquity fill this museum. Not to be missed! Wonderfully decorated at Christmas time. Good book store as well. Leave a Comment
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Seems I find myself coming here more and more often. Always something new to be seen. It is one of my favorite museums in the city and I will always recommend coming here to anyone who will listen. You can literally find nearly everything in here that would strike your fancy from a museum.
Closed on Mondays and open only until 530 most days this is a day time event for people. They are open until 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Suggested donation is now $20 for adults. $10 for seniors and students. This is SUGGESTED. You can pay a quarter if you want. Pay what you can and no one will stop you from entering. The lowest price membership is $60 per year for locals and $50 per year if you live outside 200 miles from the museum. Leave a Comment
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The Metropolitan Museum or "The Met" houses every category of art from different parts of the world. It's huge, you can get lost in there. If you're an art lover, plan a day or 2 to visit.
Recently, admission fee went up to $20. I did hear that these fees have always been optional but visitors still pay anyway. Twenty bucks ain't that bad and the collections are marvelous and worth every penny. Phone: 212-535-7710Directions: Take 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street and walk three blocks west to Fifth AvenueWebsite: http://www.metmuseum.org
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a must see for art lovers. I only had a few hours so I zeroed in on the sections of the museum that most appealed to me-American art which was a lot of the decorative arts including a fine collection of Tiffany glass, a full sized Frank Lloyd Wright living room and lots of furniture, then onto modern European paintings with a vast collection of impressionist art. Don't overlook the special exhibitions, I took a peek at the exhibit in the costume collection, Art Deco Paris and the Treasures of Dresden.
Admission is $12, a suggested amount, as long as you pay something you can get in. If you can afford the $12, pay it, this museum is well worth the cost. Leave a Comment
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This building and its collections are so justly famous around the world that little needs to be said by way of introduction. On top of the comprehensive galleries spanning the ages from the dawn of Man, the building hosts a restaurant, cafeteria, cafe, and a book/gift shop. The galleries include an unrivaled collection of European paintings, an Egyptian collection and a sizeable array of arms and armor. During the week the museum closes early, well before dinnertime. You'll need a considerable window of opportunity to explore the galleries, but the admission fee is worth the price. Leave a Comment Phone: 212-535-7710Directions: Take 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street and walk three blocks west to Fifth AvenueWebsite: www.metmuseum.org/home.asp
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I would say I make it here four times a year, perusing the permanent collection which includes many bangers from Velazquez to Rauschenburg, from Rodin to Van Eyck. This place rules, and has such high level pieces that if you don't make it, your missing a great piece of art history, a great piece of soul and beauty. I usually attend to see special exibits that make the MET their home for a limited time. Some memorables were the Dada show, the Japanese pottery and furnishng show which included a bit of Isamu Noguchis, and seeing any Vermeer will make me fell a greater temperature within. If you come to NYC make this a priopety, art person or not, it's impressive. Leave a Comment
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It is huge! You better take only 2 hours and try to see only 2 hours of art. Otherwise you will get mad!
I chose the modern american art: it deserves a visit! Leave a Comment
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