How Large Is the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

One of the World's Largest Art Museums

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City houses over two million works spanning thousands of years.

Floor Space

Main building: ~2,060,000 sq ft (191,000 m²)—galleries, exhibition halls, offices, libraries, amenities.

Collection Highlights

• Ancient Art: Egyptian, Greek, Roman (Temple of Dendur, Statue of Zeus).
• European Art: Middle Ages to 20th century (Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Monet).
• Modern/Contemporary: Warhol, Pollock, Kusama.
• Asian Art: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian—among the world's most comprehensive.

Two Locations

• The Met Fifth Avenue: Main building in Manhattan; accessible by transit; rooftop terrace, restaurants, auditoriums.
• The Met Cloisters: Branch in Fort Tryon Park, Upper Manhattan; dedicated to medieval European art and architecture.

The Met's vast size, diverse collection, and educational programs make it a must-visit for art and history lovers.