METROPOLITAN MUSEUM HISTORIC DISTRICT

NEW YORK, NY

Located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the Metropolitan Museum Historic District is a designated landmark district that encompasses the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its surrounding area. The district was designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1977 and covers approximately 10 acres.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, founded in 1870, is one of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in the world. The museum's collections span over 5,000 years of world culture and art, with over 2 million works of art including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and artifacts.

The district also includes several notable buildings such as the James Renwick Jr. House, which serves as the museum's administrative offices, and the Henry Clay Frick House, which now houses the Frick Collection. Other landmarks in the district include the Vanderbilt Gate, the Engelhard Court, and the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden.

The Metropolitan Museum Historic District is not only a major cultural destination but also a significant contributor to the city's economy, attracting millions of visitors each year. The district is easily accessible via public transportation and has ample parking nearby.

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM HISTORIC DISTRICT is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NEW YORK NY. US MID #8403601678

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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10021

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