The largest art museum in the Western Hemisphere, with millions of works spanning nearly every culture and era—Egyptian temples to Renaissance paintings. Experts call it America's most celebrated museum, a must-visit if you only see one.
“Greek and Roman galleries; vast fashion holdings; instruments of historical, technical and social importance; and renowned collections of American, European and Far Eastern fine and decorative art.”
– Where
Fodor's
"If Manhattan held no other museum than the colossal Metropolitan Museum of Art, you could still occupy yourself for days roaming its labyrinthine corridors." Full review
Concierge
"You could spend weeks here admiring the collections."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This sprawling encyclopedic museum, founded in 1870, houses one of the biggest art collections in the world." Full review
i
If you can’t stand crowds, avoid weekends.
Travel + Leisure
"One of the world's great museums, this Gothic Revival labyrinth tries to be all things to all art lovers—and with its expansion over the past two decades it often succeeds." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"You could spend weeks here admiring the collections." Full review
Not For Tourists
"The mother of all art musuems. Check out: temple, roof garden, Clyfford Still room, baseball cards."
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Met is the largest museum in the Western hemisphere, and the pride of New York." Full review
i
It's best to focus your efforts on one collection or department per day.
Afar Magazine
"If you can only visit one museum in New York, this should be it; the Met’s hallowed halls contain one of the most dazzling and comprehensive classical art collections in the world." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
6.0
"No museum in the United States is as celebrated as the Metropolitan Museum of Art." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Met, as it's known to most, is the largest art museum in the U.S...collection includes more than two million pieces spread across three Manhattan venues, the largest of which sits on Fifth Avenue."
Experts' Choice Award 
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
