Metropolitan Museum of Art

Often referred to as the Met, this incredible Museum lies along the eastern end of Central Park, and boasts of a collection that spans over 5,000 years of artistry, with an area of over 2 million square feet, it is one of the largest fine art museums in the world. Originally founded in 1872, the current Met building at Central Park was designed by American architects in the mausoleum style of the Gothic Revival period, and is a classic example of the same type of design that is reminiscent of many of the American National monuments, such as those found in Washington, D.C.. While the building itself is a National Historical Landmark, the true reason to visit the Met is for the collections. Nearly every period in art history is represented in over 2 million pieces displayed within its walls. For art lovers, this is truly a dream come true, and one could easily spend days exploring the expansive installations, from Ancient Rome to Egypt, to the European masters, there is a taste of everything at the Met. If you are in New York for the museums, you should consider booking your hotel in Manhattan near the Met, as this is right in the middle of the Museum Mile of New York, and will afford many days of museum strolling.

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