6The Metropolitan Museum of Art

One of the most prestigious art museums in the world, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or “The Met,” is home to over two million works of art spanning 5,000 years of history. From ancient Egyptian artifacts to modern masterpieces, The Met offers a rich and diverse cultural experience.

The museum is vast, so plan to spend several hours or even multiple visits exploring its collections. Don’t miss iconic pieces like the Temple of Dendur, a reconstructed Egyptian temple, and the museum’s impressive collections of European paintings by artists such as Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Monet.