The collections are in this museum in New York, composed of more than two million works of amazing art. This offers great treasures of art spanning over 5000 years of history and culture that comes from all corners of the globe. The “Met” as it is called, especially by locals, was founded in 1870 and is located on the eastern edge of the City of New York Central Park, located on Fifth Avenue. Each year receives millions of visitors.

The great Metropolitan Museum of Art includes more than two million square feet and also has an extensive portfolio of holdings of art, which includes an extensive collection of art objects and the world. Each individual can be classified among the most remarkable in the world of art in its category.

For example, the Pavilion of the World Met broader American paintings, sculptures and decorative works of art. At the same time, the Met has more than 2,500 European paintings in its art exhibitions. These masterpieces of the art gallery range, famous artists like Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Manet, Renoir and many others, in total, including a vast and rich collection of Impressionist and Post-d ‘impressionist works.

The Met is also home to the largest collection of Egyptian art to be found outside of Cairo and the Islamic Art Collection is widely regarded as one of the best in the world. Other exhibitions in the main gallery is located in the walls of the Met weapons and armor, costumes, Asian art, European sculpture, decorative arts, medieval art, Renaissance art, modern art, photography, drawings, prints, musical instruments, antiques and a variety of other ancient cultures of the world.

Each year there are more than 30 special exhibitions gallery organized by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These exposures are representative of a broad and diverse range of artists, cultures and time periods, from ancient to modern. In addition, the museum is also actively seeking to serve the people of the City of New York, United States and the world, offering a wide range of teaching art history training, internships, scholarships and loan programs works art that the museum owns.

Educational programs offered by the Met are common each year by more than 300,000 museum visitors, teachers and students ranging from primary school to university. In addition, the credit institution with more than 5,000 works of art each year to other museums and cultural institutions in the world.

Many people from many backgrounds and regions of the world have declared that the Metropolitan Museum of Art should be considered a national treasure. It is also recognized as a strong and dynamic which helps to promote a better understanding of art history. On the other hand, also has launched an initiative to achieve greater diversity of audiences and broaden the scope of the museum further by bringing new innovations to its Web site.

The major European museums to house the most wonderful collections of masterpieces available to be seen. But people should not overlook the many collections of art museums which can also be found on American soil.

The fact is that many art museums in America also has impressive collections of art treasures and works of expression. While the reputation of the European museums that receive is certainly justified, should not obscure the fact that there are many collections of art works presented in art museums throughout the United States worth the time to visit, especially if a trip across the pond is out of question.

For the most part, the curator of a museum of art in cities across the United States is fully aware that they can not compete with major museums in Europe. But they know they can take advantage of assets they hold, which means that in most cases, are more technologically advanced in terms of commentary to art they have acquired is presented to their visitors.

In addition, there are many who argue that the best collections of the United States are in some of the best museums that are located anywhere. Rather than relying on centuries of masterpieces that can be picked up at the crowd around each other, as seen in some European museums, an art museum in the United States is able to create a better show for less, more tracks selected carefully so that the viewer does not overwhelm.

In addition, some experts say that people prefer to find new and interesting art exhibitions every time you visit an art museum. The smaller American museums are more likely to rotate his gallery exhibitions, providing divers and encourage people to come back often to see the attractions have been added. In many cases, the curators of art museums in Europe feel they must leave the famous masterpiece, so that those who can not visit the museum often have the opportunity to see the “Heart” of art works, such as Mona Lisa.

The art museums of American art museums also in terms of its commitment to being at the forefront of the worldwide community of contemporary art. Although not always the case, also the more traditional European art museums and galleries tend to feature more traditional, classical and artists well known and are generally slower to achieve the acquisition of works of art that are outside this type and style.

One aspect that is often a large number of visitors to the museum of art galleries in the United States is that in many cases the artwork is also admirateur boxes in buildings that are often independent architectural art too. In many cases, these buildings are known for their cutting-edge architectural design and innovation, which adds to the overall effectiveness of the exhibition gallery and the appreciation of art and architecture as well.