Metropolitan Museum of Art

British  

noun

1. the principal museum in New York City: founded in 1870 and housed in its present premises in Central Park since 1880

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Cultural  

1. An art museum in New York City. One of the leading art museums in the world, it is known for its extensive collections, ranging from Egyptian temples to twentieth-century masterpieces.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Historians from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York recognise only three verified marble versions surviving today - all on display in museums across the US.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Earlier this week, the Metropolitan Museum of Art declared it would no longer proceed with its Costume Institute’s upcoming exhibition honoring John Galliano, scheduled to debut next year.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

The Metropolitan Museum of Art canceled a planned May 2027 exhibit and gala honoring fashion designer John Galliano.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Among them was a massive column that remains on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026

While at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Claudia and her brother had tried to solve the mystery of one of the statues, given to the museum by Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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