Highlights of the Met Museum

Experience the Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world’s most iconic cultural institutions, on a guided tour that brings centuries of art and history to life. Your journey begins in the Main Concourse, where the scent of weekly rotating flower arrangements creates a welcoming atmosphere while you learn about the tradition established by a Reader’s Digest endowment. Explore Ancient Egypt, home to the only complete Egyptian temple in the Western Hemisphere, and meet mummies as well as depictions of the first great woman Pharaoh. As you wander the galleries, your guide shares stories that connect each masterpiece to its historical and cultural context, making every exhibit more meaningful and engaging.

Discover the vast treasures housed throughout the museum, from the American Wing to Greco-Roman Galleries, where Olympic amphorae and other artifacts showcase ancient athletic and artistic traditions. Admire medieval suits of armor in the Arms and Armor section and Southeast Asian wood carvings in Oceana. Immerse yourself in the Impressionist galleries with works by Degas, Manet, Monet, and Van Gogh, and marvel at historically significant musical instruments such as the oldest piano and Stradivarius violins. End your tour in the Renaissance galleries, where you can encounter a long-lost Michaelangelo piece crafted when he was just fourteen years old. This journey through time and culture offers an unforgettable experience for art lovers and history enthusiasts alike.