Walk the "Museum Mile" in NY. "The MET" as us NY'ers call it is a great highlight of our world culture and artworks through the ages. Tours are available although I love to just aimlessly wander the halls in admiration of the talet displayed. My favorite room is downstairs and to the right when you enter - the Egyption ...
Very interesting classical sculpture of Greeks and Romans and ancient Egyptian art including tombs and step by step directions of preparing mummies. Spanish court in European painting section gives 19th century feeling of the cities.
I have been to this museum a dozen times in my lifetime. It takes at least several visits to fully absorb everything this museum has to offer. I have been to the Louvre, Musee D'Orsay, and the Philadelphia Art Museum and I believe the MET is far superior. Whether it is the classical architecture or the breadth of their collection, they are an ...
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In 2005 March I was in USA. I went to Washington DC and New York. It has been my first visit to USA. I have been visit nearly all Europe. In my USA visit Metropolitan Muesum of art was most favurite place. I was influenced for see history harmony. Design, approach to create original atmosphere were amazing and gamorous.
Simply amazing place. Soo much to see, you'll want to keep coming back. Like most museums, there are permanent and special exhibitions. Make it a habit to scan TONY for special exhibitions. You won't be sorry.
Being a person who is inspired by beauty, I enter the grand entrance to this magnificent building. Not only are there real flowers in the vases, but a grand stairway with a fantastic ceiling. There is artwork within the artwork, beauty within the beauty. Beauty is all around you. Each room engulfs you with so much history, artwork, glamour, and ...
I love most of the expositions,not too crowded during the week . Georgeous museum to visit a must see !!!!Also in the summer there is a roof terrace to enjoy the view overlooking the city . beautiful garden cafe downstairs on the first floor so much to see and do . I try to get there as often as possible you should to !!