Located on the eastern edge of Central Park, near the Empire State Building, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as The Met, is a world-class art museum that spans over 5,000 years of human creativity. It houses a vast collection of artworks from various cultures and time periods, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and ancient artifacts. Visitors can admire masterpieces by artists such as Rembrandt, Monet, and Van Gogh.