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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art is a art museum in New York, New York. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Metropolitan Museum of Art?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, colloquially referred to as the Met, is an encyclopedic art museum in New York City. By floor area, it is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the largest art museum in the Americas. With 5,727,258 visitors in fiscal year 2025, it was the most-visited museum in the United States and the fifth-most visited art museum in the world.

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Museum details

Name
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Type
Art Museum
City
New York
State
New York
Website
http://www.metmuseum.org
IMLS Museum ID
8403600743
Coordinates
40.77862, -73.96253
What kind of museum is Metropolitan Museum of Art?

Metropolitan Museum of Art is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is Metropolitan Museum of Art located?

Metropolitan Museum of Art is located in New York, New York at approximately 40.77862, -73.96253. See the map above.

Does Metropolitan Museum of Art have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.metmuseum.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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