By display area, what is the largest art museum in the US?
Correct answer: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York)
ChampionNymph37634
Another reason why I love this country. One could live several lifetimes and never see all there is to see of wonderful and amazing things here in the U.S.
nimblemoon
I scheduled a single day to visit it...could easily have taken a week. It really is massive!
WaldoLydeker
If it's our largest, you'd think it would have more than just a handful of iconic images like "Starry Night", "Persistence of Memory", "Death of Socrates" and "Yellow Cow". Museums can no longer compete with absurd bidding from the 1% or corporations when a masterpiece goes on the block.
Lizzi
WaldoLydeker, If you go to the Met to see the paintings that you list, you will be disappointed! They are in MOMA, the Museum of Modern Art. Different place altogether!
SQinfoNUTS
reclusivesavyigloo, probably the reason that the Smithsonian was not included was primarily the question was Art Museums specifically. Also, the Smithsonian house has a great deal of interesting objects included but not limited to a lot of the objects that the u.s. sent into space and retrieved.
EcoGal
Glad to see the AIC listed as an option. Have seen many world-famous paintings there during special exhibits. The Chagall windows are my favorite. It's a must see for any visit to Chicago.
GurglingFighter17017
feline3cats, the Louvre is the largest museum and the Met the largest in the United States. The Hermitage has the largest painting collection not necessarily the largest collection
tvtriv
The Met may be the largest, but not the best, IMO. Many people don't realize how many famous paintings are housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. Moulin Rouge, Water Lilies, American Gothic, Nighthawks, are just a few. If Chicago ever returns to "normal", definitely put this museum on your list.
luckycatfay
Lizzi, I would love to visit New York.
Reerie29
Funny everytime I go to New York to see opera it's at The Met,(Metropolitan Opera).Didn't know the gallery was also called The Met
Uncle Jimmy
“Meet me on the steps of the Met.”
Lionessa
WaldoLydeker, You are so right. Bill Gates OWNS a da Vinci notebook that should be in a museum for all to enjoy.
K.C
spent three wonderful days there and then went to the Guggenheim and visited it so much to enjoy in NYC for the senses. 👍
Player #87424030
Lizzi, those were just examples, to give one the idea that you would there would be more famous pieces there.
Ambi
I live in NYC and I never taken full advantage of visiting this museum. I better step it up!!
Katy Jo
nimblemoon, To really get the feel for the whole place! Two weeks is best!
Player NancyPants
Lizzi, Ha!
Birdiemom
Player #4384649, I rather think the occupants would be pleased to know they are contributing to world knowledge.
CageFreeDynamo50
easley one of my favorite places
Player Ejag
luckycatfay, You will love it! So much to see.🥰
Player #4384649
I recommend a good pair of walking shoes, my feet were killing me. I couldn't get over how many Egyptian sacofices there were it made me sad, they should be returned to there rightful burial place not on display
Reerie29
WaldoLydeker, most museums own some paintings outright. They tend to display collections of their patrons or others that offer collections for public viewing.If their bids win that is