The Met Fifth Avenue

The limestone edifice spans 400 meters along Fifth Avenue, featuring a grand Beaux-Arts facade with multiple wings and three levels of exhibition spaces.

The first red brick structure, designed by architects Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould in 1872, received criticism for its Victorian Gothic design.

The building houses specialized galleries, exhibition halls, research libraries, and dedicated spaces for different art departments from global civilizations throughout history.

Visitors can access the museum through the main entrance at 1000 Fifth Avenue, with separate admission desks for New York residents and out-of-state guests.

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden presents rotating art installations against the backdrop of Central Park and Manhattan skyline.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1872

Architects: Calvert Vaux, Jacob Wrey Mould

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Floors above the ground: 3

Made from material: limestone

Part of: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Address: 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028 10028 10028

GPS coordinates: 40.77945,-73.96325

Latest update: May 25, 2025 20:12