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Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10028-0198 (Manhattan)
212-535-7710
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Ranked #8 of 718 attractions in New York City
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Type: Art Museums, Museums
Activities: Dining
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
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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Rome, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Whether you live in NYC or are just visiting, you really must make time for this extraordinary museum. But don't try to pack in too many hours at one time or you'll be too overwhelmed to enjoy it. For a single visit, you may want to start with one of the special exhibitions the museum is offering and then concentrate... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Everything about this location is amazing. As soon as you walk in your breath is taken away by the architecture while the exhibits from impressionism to pop-art really give you a feel for the artists and times they lived in.

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Clarksville, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Make sure you have a day or two to spend at the Met. Take the time and get with a museum interpreter so you understand more of what is on display. It was breathtaking! We did not have enough time scheduled to take it all in. From Egypt to North America and everywhere in between it was fascinating. I personally... More

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Belo Horizonte, MG
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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I loved this museum! It's my favorite museum in NY! The Egyptian part surprised me, even after seeing the louvre!

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Roanoke, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Stunning displays and live chamber music to enjoy a drink or a bite. Imagine that! Incredibly different art in various galleries. The Impresionists were my favorite!

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Irvine, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This was my 3rd visit and I always choose a few exhibits to avoid being overwhelmed. This time the Photographs from the Civil War was on exhibit and was outstanding. My husband and I spent 5 weeks touring Civil War battlefields in 2003 and I still saw new photographs and new information at this exhibit.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

It was amazing to see how huge this building was and all the art in it. The only downside was that there is so much to see, and if you do not have a tour guide you miss a lot of things. I only spent an hour there as I was on a school trip but, it is definitely worth... More

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I'm sure that almost everything that could be said about this place has already been said. But still...WOW...what a place! We spent about two hours inside on Saturday, and I'm sure we could have used another week without getting to everything. We took the subway from NYU up to 86th street, which left us with a relatively short walk. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Allow alot of time to visit here we didnt and only saw a fraction.Its a bit of a maze so pick up a map!

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Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Not terribly crowded. Enjoyed seeing works I have only heard about. Enjoyed the "form and function" area.

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