With 17 curatorial departments and more than 2 million works in its permanent collections, The Met contains more treasures than most visitors will ever be able to see in a lifetime. To help guide your trip, here are 5 of the most important artworks to see on your visit!
TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 - Intro
- 0:41 - Temple of Dendur
- 3:12 - Death of Socrates
- 6:20 - Portrait of Madame X
- 8:23 - Washington Crossing the Delaware
- 10:50 - Buddha of Medicine Bhaishajyaguru
- 12:46 - Conclusion
Part 1
In this next video, we will go beyond the surface and dive deep into the world of art with an in-depth look at 5 MORE artworks from The MET's collection. It's the perfect way to get a preview of what the museum has to offer before your visit, and to get excited about all the art and culture that awaits you!
TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 - Intro
- 0:25 - The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer
- 3:25 - Self Portrait with a Straw Hat/Potato Peeler
- 6:07 - Young Mother Sewing
- 8:04 - Bridge Over a Pond of Water Lilies
- 10:24 - The Sphinx of Hatshepsut
- 12:30 - Conclusion
Part 2