“The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of New York City's most esteemed and largest art museums in New York, NY. The Museum showcases an extensive collection spanning over 5,000 years of art history from diverse cultures worldwide; it provides a unique opportunity for individuals to explore and appreciate art. With over two million works, the Museum's permanent collections are organized into seventeen curatorial departments. The Museum fosters connections between people and creativity, knowledge, and ideas. The Museum hosts special exhibits alongside its permanent collections to delve deeper into specific artistic movements or themes, creating a dynamic learning environment for visitors of all ages. Notably, The Metropolitan Museum of Art boasts an impressive collection of sub-Saharan African artworks comprising nearly 3,000 pieces spanning over two millennia, representing diverse cultures and contemporary nation-states. The Museum's ongoing engagement with the Nepalese government has prompted its decision to return a 13th-century wooden temple strut and stone stele of a Vishnu triad. Additionally, their research on Cambodian works has led to the Museum's decision to pursue action on several objects.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Free Admission For Children Under 12
• Free For Members
• Cultural Property.”
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