Major Attractions
The Greatest City in the World
Plan your trip to see everything from Times Square to the Park
Visit every borough
from little Italy
And the neighborhoods
to Corona
The Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, often called “the Met,” is one of the largest and most renowned art museums in the world, located along Fifth Avenue on the eastern edge of Central Park in New York City. Founded in 1870, the museum houses over two million works spanning more than 5,000 years of history, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to modern and contemporary art. Visitors can explore vast galleries featuring European paintings, Greek and Roman sculptures, Asian art, and American decorative arts, among many others. The Met is also known for its iconic steps, seasonal rooftop garden with city views, and major exhibitions that attract millions of visitors each year, making it a cultural cornerstone of New York City.