The Metropolitan Museum of Art also known as the Met is a world famous museum located in Midtown New York City. Museum is dedicated to educating the public about the evolution of modern art. The museum exists to be an educational center about the development of modern art and showcasing modern art from around the world, and to showcase modern art from across the world. The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 by a group of American citizens - businessmen and financiers as well as leading artists and thinkers of the day - who wanted to create a museum to bring art and art education to the American people.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the largest museum anywhere, as well as being one of the best known. Over 2 million works of art from around the world and throughout history are housed at this museum. There is also showcased stunning supply of art treasures spans more than 5,000 years of world history and culture that comes from every corner the globe. The expansive Metropolitan Museum of Art encompasses more than two million square feet of area and it also features an extensive portfolio of art holdings that includes vast collections of artifacts and artistry from around the world.

The educational programs offered by the Met are attended annually by over 300,000 museum visitors, teachers and students that range from the grade school age to university level.