The Met Breuer, Art museum at Madison Avenue, Upper East Side, New York, US
The Met Breuer building features a geometrical facade made of concrete and granite, with asymmetrical windows across its six floors on Madison Avenue.
The building, designed by architect Marcel Breuer in 1966, initially housed the Whitney Museum until 2015 before becoming part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The museum exhibited modern and contemporary art from international artists, creating connections between historical pieces and present-day artistic expressions.
Visitors gained access to the Met Breuer with the same ticket used for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, allowing exploration of both locations on the same day.
The museum maintained the original architectural elements, including the sculptural concrete staircases and dramatic entrance bridge connecting to Madison Avenue.
Inception: 2016
Part of: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Website: http://metmuseum.org/visit/met-breuer
GPS coordinates: 40.77340,-73.96380
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
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