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Best Art Museum New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour 5th Avenue
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC was founded for the purpose of opening a museum that would bring art and art education to the American people. It was originally located at 681 Fifth Avenue. The museum boasts a collection of art from classical antiquity, ancient Egypt and many more paintings and sculptures from various times.