Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sacrifice of Polyxena by Charles Le Brun (credit: Christie's)

Met. Gets 17th Century ‘Sacrifice of Polyxena’ At Paris Auction

The museum confirmed it purchased “The Sacrifice of Polyxena” at Christie’s in Paris on Monday. The auction house said the 17th century work sold for $1.9 million, setting an auction record price for artist Charles Le Brun.

2013/04/19

Cubist Art Donation Worth More Than $1 Billion Comes To Met Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has received a donation of Cubist art worth more than $1 billion from the emeritus chairman of Estee Lauder.

2013/04/10

Metropolitan Museum of Art Accused Of Duping Visitors On Fees

A lawyer is suing the Metropolitan Museum of Art, claiming the institution is purposely misleading people about how much they have to pay to get in.

2013/03/25

Ground Broken For New Entrance Plaza At Met Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has begun construction on a complete overhaul of its entrance plaza.

2013/01/14

Coal, from America Today by Thomas Hart Benton (credit: Metropolitan Museum Of Art)

Metropolitan Museum Of Art Receives 10-Panel ‘America Today’ Mural

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has received an epic 10-panel mural by realist painter Thomas Hart Benton depicting American life before the Depression.

2012/12/12

Met Exhibition Celebrates Andy Warhol And His Influence On Other Artists

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has mounted a new exhibition called, “Regarding Warhol: Sixty Artists, Fifty Years,” featuring Warhol’s own work alongside that of other artists who have reinterpreted or responded to it.

CBS New York–2012/10/14

Brooklyn Historical Society (credit: brooklynhistory.org)

Looking For Some Culture? Take Advantage Of Free Museum Day!

30 museums across the city are opening their doors free of charge on Saturday, and more than 1,500 cultural institutions nationwide are participating.

2012/09/29

Vietnam Vet Says NYC Won’t Enforce His Right To Keep Food Cart In Front Of MET

After getting countless tickets from New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomeberg says Dan Rossi has a legal right to his spot in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

2012/07/19

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Stars Show Off High Fashion At Prada-Themed Met Ball

It’s known as one of the most glamorous red carpets of the year, with movie stars, models and even a few star quarterbacks putting on their most fashion-forward outfits for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala.

2012/05/08

Security Guard Accidentally Shoots Himself At Metropolitan Museum Of Art

The injury is not considered life-threatening. The man was taken to New York Hospital.

2012/04/20

Caravaggio, The Denial of St. Peter (credit: Jennifer Eberhart)

5 Most Iconic Works Of Art In New York

Renowned for their beauty and ingenuity, iconic works are no stranger to New York City. Consider visiting some of the world’s most infamous works housed right here in the Big Apple.

2012/04/16

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Big Crowds Expected For NYC’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday on Fifth Avenue at 44th Street and forecasters are calling for high temperatures of around 60 degrees.

2012/03/16

Metropolitan Museum Of Art Plans To Renovate Plaza

The museum plans to replace the faulty fountains, crumbling sidewalks and sick trees along its stretch on Fifth Avenue.

2012/02/08

Islamic art on display at the Met. (Credit CBS2)

13 Centuries Of Islamic Culture On Display At The Met

In an event 8-years in the making the Met opened it’s newly renovated Islamic Art Galleries, fifteen in all.

2012/01/22

Nativity Scene at St. Patrick's Cathedral - New York, NY - Dec 2, 2011 (credit: Sean Adams / WCBS 880)

St. Patrick’s Cathedral Adds Something New To Nativity Scene

It’s a dog in the likeness of a real canine, Lexington, a 15-year-old yellow lab and loyal companion to St. Patrick’s rector Monsignor Robert Ritchie.

2011/12/02

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