The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City possesses the largest collection of art in the United States. Founded in 1870 and inspired by European museums, The Metropolitan Museum of Art continues to provide education and culture to the American people. Discover more about this incredible museum and its collections.

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What is the Metropolitan Museum of Art? -- History of the Met -- The founders -- The Met today -- Touring the Met -- Treasures of the Met -- Collection conservation -- The Met in the world -- Looking to the future -- Activity -- The Met quiz.