Places Around World
7. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Met, the other name for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, recognizes itself as the largest museum in the United States of America. Boasting an outstanding number of 5000 pieces of art from all around the globe, the museum has a little something for everyone. Hosting an exquisite treasure of beauty and glory, the museum stands as old as 151 years. The museum hosts pieces that transcend time and space and will be found from all cultures and eras. It also hosts certain events and exhibitions every now and then to liven up the place more and have it on you!
Classical antiquity and ancient Egyptian artifacts form the bulk of this museum’s bulk permanent exhibits. But the list just begins here – the museum houses exquisite artwork and sculpture from almost every European artist, as well as ancient American art with contemporary art. Extensive collections from Asian, African, Islamic art, et cetera is also preserved here. With its rich collection of breathtaking history, the museum experiences a heavy influx of more than 7 million tourists every year, hungry for that spark of history and culture that can never be forgotten.
