Metropolitan Museum of Art Reviews (New York, New York)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

by Jctravel1983

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

October 24, 2012

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest and one of the important art museums in the world. You can then also not been to New York without having visited this museum! It is not for nothing that the museum receives five million visitors ...Read more The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest and one of the important art museums in the world. You can then also not been to New York without having visited this museum! It is not for nothing that the museum receives five million visitors yearly.

The museum has 17 different departments in exhibitions (and even then the roof and special exhibitions). I've seen everything, but it’s so much that you sometimes don’t really have the time to enjoy it all.

Arms and Armor is an exhibition where you can see different weapons. It contains more than 14,000 objects, some of which kings and princes are used (such as Henry VIII of England, Henry II of France and Ferdinand I of Germany). For me these pieces seemed to come mainly from the Middle Ages. The largest room of the exhibition houses a group of riders in full armor, both horse and rider. Very impressive because they are so incredibly great! Another special exhibition is the American Wing. Here you will find several rooms that are decorated in the style of the colonial era. Some of these rooms are really recreated from existing houses. The entire interior comes from over there, like the Williams house (in Richmond) or the Hewlett House. I found very beautiful and special to these rooms to see. The furniture has a style that we really do not know anymore.

Also in the Medieval art (medieval) it sometimes seems as if they have made a church after. You walk through a magnificent portal inside and you will see different ecclesiastical objects. As a couch and an altar.

The Egyptian Art section is an immense temple. Again you can, as discussed earlier chambers, catch up. The stones are well protected with glass to prevent people with their hands the stone damage. Yet it is really impressive because you texture and paintings really good to see. Also the fact that you just in the middle of a temple is particularly especially when you consider how they have been inside?!? These stones are really great and I also really heavy. That you really do not just push a wheelbarrow inside though!

Incidentally, the entire Egyptian art collection impressive. It contains much more than just mummies. It contains more than 26,000 objects from the Paleolithic to the Roman era. You can find sacarbeen and several other burial objects. There is much information on who these objects have been and what they have served. There are also some small pieces temple where you can walk. But those are not nearly as impressive as the aforementioned temple. However, this gives a good picture of the beautiful paintings that they made in these temples.

The exhibition least I found (personally) that the Greek and Roman objects. Although I am very interested in this time! In this exhibition spaces seem just filled up with images and a (smaller) number vitriennes that cluttered with several smaller objects. This exhibition was I okay to just by walking, but by the arrangement I had no desire to take a stand watch or go read what it was. It seemed a bit of a mess, there was not really a storyline in. According to the signs were the objects of a later period, but information which I could see was not given. A shame because that's exactly what I had found interesting. In my view, this exhibition have been more fun if they like the other exhibits things had recreated. Why did they not here garden with all images in it? That could well have been really cool!

What we had underestimated this museum! We went here around noon to go because we had estimated around 4 hours to have everything here to view. So it is a very large and giant museum. This actually fits beautifully in New York, everything in that city seems huge and gigantic to be. The museum by the huge and varied collection really make a lasting impression. When I was a few hours in the museum walked around I was shocked because I actually really so few had seen several exhibitions (as pale as I looked at my ticket), while I do objects have visited! For me this was actually pretty intimidating. So it's good to have you there in advance to prepare (something we had not done so in total). Also you must make proper arrangements when someone goes. Each has its own pace when viewing objects. Some walks quickly through the museum, terwjil someone else rather everywhere remains calm. For those in the middle attack is more likely that they remain at the objects that really interest them. In that case it may happen that the interest of the person with whom you are going to differ. If the other person can go through each other quite lost in this museum. It is so big that you really Neit longer know where to begin searching. We had no agreements, which we sometimes half an hour to one another in the search were (before we meet again usually found). It is better for a time and point to agree that you both go then come to discuss how to proceed. This saves an enormous amount.

A great grand museum which you one day (or even two) to take off to visit. If you have not then you really need to prioritize what you want to see the collection.
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November 21, 2011

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by Liam Hetherington

Manchester, United Kingdom

December 2, 2010

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The Met Roof is a Hidden Gem

by oldscratch

New York, New York

August 17, 2010

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I Visit the Metropolitan Museum in New York City

by polygan

CA, California

November 23, 2009

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I visited the Metropolitan museum in the morning of 28th, June. The is located the east-north side of Central Park in Manhattan. From the hotel to Metropolitan museum, I took 30 minutes to walk. At the same time, the metro train is the most quick ...Read more

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An Overwhelming Art Experience

by airynfaerie

St. Augustine, Florida

October 29, 2009

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Best of IgoUgo One of the world's largest art museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) in New York City is one of the premier collections of art on the globe. So large, it's said to be a collection of art museums under one roof, and spans almost 2 million ...Read more One of the world's largest art museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) in New York City is one of the premier collections of art on the globe. So large, it's said to be a collection of art museums under one roof, and spans almost 2 million square feet. Art collectors, appreciators, critics, and students travel from around the world everyday to see some of the masterpieces held here at the Met.

Taking up a massive front along the eastern side of Central Park, along the section of 5th Avenue referred to as "Museum Mile", this museum is one of the city's most visited attractions each year. There are 19 sections of the interior spanning from ancient Egyptian and Renaissance, to Greek and Modern American. Because it's so large, many people just pick out the sections of highest interest to them and plan to see those only, as an entire tour may be too overwhelming in one visit.

Be sure to pick up a map at the information table by the ticketing counters in the lobby. Stop for a little bit to plan your route, as after you're inside it's easy to get lost. If you do though (as I did numerous times), there are always workers in every room to ask for help. The three areas that I explored were the modern art collection, the Greek sculpture room, and the huge Egyptian display. It's quite extraordinary how much space is filled here with priceless gems of the art world. The Egyptian collection is world renowned and holds an entire temple structure in this glassed atrium-like space.

Pages of a review could be written about this museum, it's history and collection, but needless to say, it's a top recommendation for a visit to NYC. It's a place one must see for themselves and experience what they want to take away from it on their own. Don't let yourself get too bogged down with trying to fit too much in, but pick out several areas or pieces you'd like to see, go see them, take your time, and save the rest for another visit.

During the warmer months (weather permitting), the museum offers "Evenings at the Met". Held on Saturday evenings during the extended hours, the rooftop martini bar is opened for guests to enjoy a seasonal cocktail while mingling around an outdoor sculpture exhibited overlooking the view of the city. This is free with museum admission, and is usually accompanied by a musical ensemble.

• http://www.metmuseum.org/
• 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
• Metro stop: 86th St on train 4, 5, or 6
• Open 9:30am – 5:30pm (Tues - Thurs, Sun), 9:30am - 9pm (Fri, Sat)
• General Admission $20 recommended donation (discounts for children, students, seniors) Close

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Metropolitan Museum of Art (The)

by rufusni

Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

June 6, 2008

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Best of IgoUgo This is a very pleasant art museum to visit, quite airy and spacious, however it needs to be given the many people that come to visit.The entrance to the building is quite grand with imposing large stone stairs leading up to the entrance. Once ...Read more This is a very pleasant art museum to visit, quite airy and spacious, however it needs to be given the many people that come to visit.

The entrance to the building is quite grand with imposing large stone stairs leading up to the entrance. Once inside the large entrance hall, there are three different entrances to the collections - which is confusing but it makes no difference in terms of buying tickets- but probably pick the one with the shortest queue to purchase your ticket. Now here is the brilliant part - the museum only has suggested ticket prices - about $20 for an adult ticket, but you are not required to pay that much. If you feel that you can afford such prices you are helping to fund an amazing institution. However, if you are unable to then name your price - I think I put in $8 - but you get get the same ticket or rather badge that allows the same access to the musuem, as well as to the exhibitions being held. Just note the musuem is not open on Mondays but is open until 9pm on Friday and Saturday. There is a coat-check, which also will take oversized bags but not luggage.

Many of the musuem's most popular collections can get very busy. For instance the Egyptian collection can get quite crowded, and its worth caming early and exploring the most popular collections first. Other parts of the musuem are much quieter such as the Oriental collection. The museum's collection is huge and only a selection is displayed, and unless you intend to spend several days here, it is impossible to even see the entire displayed collection. So the key is to plan your visit - decide what particular type of art you especially love, or something you have never seen or something that simply intrigues you. On this visit I decided to visit the Oriental and modern art sections, but also the Egyptian section as it is quite an incredible display and on my last visit to the Louvre in Paris I only got into the Egyptian section at closing. It has to be said that the Temple of Dendur display is stunning with its water ponds and the architecture of the room makes it seems so open.

I did decide on the Oriental art collection more on the spur of the moment than a preconsidered plan. It was the quietest part of the musuem, which allowed me to enjoy some of the pieces a little more than in the bustling Egyptian displays. There were pieces from right across Asia, some incredible detailed and lavish, others very simple and elegant. The modern art section I greatly enjoyed, simply picking the pieces that held some attraction to take a little more time to consider.

There are several cafes and restaurants in the musuem with varying price tags attached. There is a roof terrace cafe which can be accessed by a lift and has good views over Central Park and the city. Though you don't have to buy anything to enjoy the view!

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From journal Pausing in New York

Metropolitan Museum of Art (The)

by sizemoretravel

Jacksonville, Florida

February 14, 2008

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The Met is such a wonderful museum, but if you are a serious art lover, you could spend all day and still not see everything. Of special note is the great Egyptian exhibit, the French Impressionists (I love Monet), and the Asian art.The museum has ...Read more

From journal Best of New York City

Metropolitan Museum of Art

by ripplefan2

Queens, New York

July 2, 2007

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Best of IgoUgo Opened in 1872 and relocated more than a major sports team, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (www.metmuseum.org) in New York is by far one of the most unique and interesting museums in the world. Situated right on 5th Avenue and 85th Street, The Met ...Read more Opened in 1872 and relocated more than a major sports team, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (www.metmuseum.org) in New York is by far one of the most unique and interesting museums in the world. Situated right on 5th Avenue and 85th Street, The Met is in a prime locale for those looking to escape the world or take a break form the park.

Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. But here is the kicker. It is suggested! Really! You can pay whatever you want and no one cares. Pay a dime and treated just as well as someone who paid full price. I went with two other people and only paid a total of $0.75, as opposed to the $60 we would have paid if we paid full price. And with everything that this museum has to offer, the price can’t be beat, no matter what you pay.

Depending on where you pay, you can start in any of the three entrances that bring into different past worlds of wonder. The first room that has to be a must-do on your list is the Egyptian Room. This room is amazing. Complete with tombs, hieroglyphics, the Book of the Dead, and even a Temple, this section is the coolest attraction. The Book of the Dead is one interesting thing, being that it is the first written book of what happens in the after life. The Temple of Dendur is also a fun sight because you get to actually walk into it and look around.

A great seasonal attraction is the Roof Garden, which is open between spring and mid-fall, overlooks Central Park and has some of the most unique sculptures on display. The exhibit on display now is that of Frank Stella who created some very strange looking sculptures with original ideas. Other great areas of interest are those of the Renaissance Sculptures, the Medieval paintings, the musical section (a whole floor of different instruments throughout time), art from Asia and the Americas, Greek and Roman art and Modern and Contemporary art.

When you find yourself tired from Central Park or in need of a cultural boost to your brain, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (or the Met) should be your first stop. Located right at the bottom of Museum Mile, the Met is full of amazement and wonder and guaranteed to make the child inside awake with excitement. Close

From journal Museum Mile

Metropolitan Museum of Art

by Safiri

Decatur, Georgia

November 17, 2006

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Best of IgoUgo The Metropolitan Museum of art - on 5th Avenue at 82nd St - is one of the world's great museums. It's got something of everything, and it's essentially free. You enter the Met by going up the gigantic, imposing marble staircase facing Fifth Avenue. ...Read more

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