The Met brings the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection to your device, putting thousands of artworks — paintings, sculptures, and historical objects — into an easy-to-navigate app. Use The Met to browse high-resolution images, read detailed information about artists, dates and materials, and map your way around the museum's galleries with an interactive floor plan. Whether you are studying art history, preparing a visit, or exploring from home, the app offers a personalized experience where you can save favorites and follow themes that interest you. The app is powered by The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access API for public access to the collection.

Key Features

Explore a digital gallery from The Met with thousands of paintings, sculptures, and historical artifacts available to view and research.

Read detailed records for each object, including artist biographies, creation dates, provenance and materials where available.

Save favorites and create personalized lists to organize works and themes you want to revisit.

Navigate the museum with an interactive map that highlights sections and galleries to help plan a visit or discover areas remotely.

Access collection data directly in the app, powered by The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access API.

Advantages

Quick access to The Met's extensive open-access collection anytime from your device.

Rich contextual information suitable for learning, research, and casual exploration.

Personalized lists and saved items make it easy to keep track of works that interest you.

An interactive map supports visit planning and remote discovery of galleries.

Disadvantages

The app focuses on the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection and does not include other institutions.

The app complements but cannot fully replace the experience of seeing artworks in person.

Level of detail for some objects depends on the open access records available from the museum.