{"id":9830,"date":"2015-12-04T10:45:27","date_gmt":"2015-12-04T15:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=9830"},"modified":"2025-08-20T16:05:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T20:05:29","slug":"what-to-see-in-the-met","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/what-to-see-in-the-met","title":{"rendered":"Wondering what to see in the Met? Read on\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From ancient classics to modern creations, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tours-of-the-met\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metropolitan Museum of Art<\/a> houses more than two million incredible works of art, making it one of the world\u2019s top cultural institutions. With so many masterpieces to cast your eyes upon, it can be a little tricky knowing where to begin in your short visit. We\u2019d recommend sussing out pieces that are iconic of the different artistic movements and eras represented at the museum and going from there. There are countless famous works of art but here are our top choices of <strong>what to see in the Met<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0001-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Visitors walk up the steps to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, passing grand columns and colorful banners.\" class=\"wp-image-22920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0001-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0001-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0001-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0001-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0001.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A stunning building&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/what-to-see-in-the-met\/#What_to_see_in_the_Met_%E2%80%93_The_Temple_of_Dendur_ca_15_BC\" title=\"What to see in the Met &#8211; The Temple of Dendur (ca 15 BC)\">What to see in the Met &#8211; The Temple of Dendur (ca 15 BC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/what-to-see-in-the-met\/#Medieval_Sculpture_Hall_ca_1300_%E2%80%93_1500\" title=\"Medieval Sculpture Hall (ca 1300 \u2013 1500)\">Medieval Sculpture Hall (ca 1300 \u2013 1500)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/what-to-see-in-the-met\/#Young_Woman_with_a_Water_Pitcher_ca_1662\" title=\"Young Woman with a Water Pitcher (ca 1662)\">Young Woman with a Water Pitcher (ca 1662)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/what-to-see-in-the-met\/#Washington_Crossing_the_Delaware_1851\" title=\"Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851)\">Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/what-to-see-in-the-met\/#Gertrude_Stein_1905\" title=\"Gertrude Stein (1905)\">Gertrude Stein (1905)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/what-to-see-in-the-met\/#The_Little_Fourteen-Year-Old_Dancer_1922\" title=\"The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer (1922)\">The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer (1922)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_the_Met_%E2%80%93_The_Temple_of_Dendur_ca_15_BC\"><\/span>What to see in the Met &#8211; The Temple of Dendur (ca 15 BC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Delve into the Egyptian Galleries and discover the captivating sphinxes, sarcophagi and tombs on display. The impressive Temple of Dendur is the real attraction, dating from the time of Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar. Majestic from afar, beautifully intricate and ornate up close, this is one work of art that needs to be seen to be believed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medieval_Sculpture_Hall_ca_1300_%E2%80%93_1500\"><\/span>Medieval Sculpture Hall (ca 1300 \u2013 1500)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s difficult to decide what to see in the Met, but the this is one of our top tips. Relive history in the Medieval Sculpture Hall, where you can view highly decorative stained glass windows, sculptures, furniture and altarpieces. The influence of the Church is apparent throughout these works. One of our favorites is the red-hued <em>The Lamentation <\/em>tapestry, which depicts a scene with Jesus on his deathbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0008-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with glasses and a lanyard leads a small group discussion in a bright museum gallery surrounded by statues.\" class=\"wp-image-22922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0008-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0008-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0008-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0008-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0008.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Let our experts guide you!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Young_Woman_with_a_Water_Pitcher_ca_1662\"><\/span><em>Young Woman with a Water Pitcher <\/em>(ca 1662)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The man who brought you the world-famous <em>Girl with a Pearl Earring <\/em>was also behind this oil on canvas masterpiece. Depicting a woman in her home, this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/collection\/the-collection-online\/search\/437881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue-hued painting<\/a> beautifully demonstrates a balance between realistic observation and arbitrary design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0007-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Visitors walk, sit, and explore exhibits in a bright museum atrium with a glass ceiling, sculptures, and a central fountain.\" class=\"wp-image-22921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0007-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0007-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0007-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0007-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walks-NY-Meet-the-Met-16x9-0007.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">And a beautiful interior!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Washington_Crossing_the_Delaware_1851\"><\/span><em>Washington Crossing the Delaware <\/em>(1851)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of what to see in the Met &#8211; this is not to be missed, for a couple of reasons! One of the most famous American paintings of all time, Emanuel Leutze\u2019s <em>Washington Crossing the Delaware<\/em> is sure to capture your attention. The scale of Leutze\u2019s work is massive \u2013 it\u2019s over 20 feet long and 14 feet high! There are numerous imitations floating about, but it\u2019s definitely worthwhile seeing the real deal in the flesh.<br><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OMDcydu5MuQ?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gertrude_Stein_1905\"><\/span><em>Gertrude Stein <\/em>(1905)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/toah\/works-of-art\/47.106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pablo Picasso\u2019s portrait<\/a> of famous writer Gertrude Stein was created just before his invention of Cubism, characterised by angular distortions and formal experimentation. The odd rendering of Stein\u2019s features alludes to the influence of \u201cprimitive\u201d African and Iberian art on the artist. Stein herself was very impressed with the portrait, as will you be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Little_Fourteen-Year-Old_Dancer_1922\"><\/span><em>The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer <\/em>(1922)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Impressionist art is your thing, then you need to check out Edgar Degas\u2019 works in Galleries 814-817 \u2013<em>The Dance Class <\/em>and <em>Dancers Practicing at the Barre<\/em> to name but two. As well as his colourful, delicate paintings, Degas\u2019 bronze sculpture <em>The Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer <\/em>is a standout. The sculpture was made using a mixture of materials, including cotton for the ballet skirt and satin for the hair ribbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding what to see in the Met is no easy task! You could spend weeks wandering around the wonderful Met Museum, taking in the breath-taking works and learning more about the talented men and women behind them. The above masterpieces will give you a small idea of the scope of works on display in the awe-inspiring galleries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Screenshot-2025-08-20-at-9.03.39\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"A bronze ballerina with a light tutu stands on a wooden base at the Met, arms behind her back, head tilted upward.\" class=\"wp-image-22943\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 14 Year-Old Dancer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fancy getting up close and personal with these fantastic works of art and more? Book your place on the Walks of New York <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofnewyork.com\/new-york-tours\/met-museum-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Met&nbsp;Museum&nbsp;tour<\/a> to enjoy the museum\u2019s highlights and find out everything you need to know about their artists and creators.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"Wondering what to see in the Met? Read on\u2026\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/what-to-see-in-the-met\" aria-label=\"More on Wondering what to see in the Met? 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