You will never run out of things to do in this all American city, fondly nicknamed the Big Apple. One of the most famous Art galleries in the United States and for that matter one of the best in the world is the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. There you can see a collection of authentic arts from all the continents in the word below is a partial list

Chinese Treasury

This is a recreation of Chinese collections in the area of treasure cabinets. This ancient collection referred to in Chinese as ‘duo bao ge’ is a rich array of boxes of many treasures put together by late Ming, who lived in the 1368 to 1644 and late Qing of the 1644 to 1911 dynasties. It is a must see piece of ancient collection.

European Old Master paintings

The Museum of Art also showcases the world renowned collection of European ancient paintings dating back to the 13th century through the 19th century; these collection went through an extensive reinstallation for the first time since the year 1972. It is a great collection indeed.

American Art

The museum also features a vast collection of American art in what has been referred to as one of the largest collections of American art ever assembled in one place. These new installation offers a rich collection which captures the great American experiences depicted in art beginning in the eighteenth century to the early years of the twentieth century. This is an amazing must see collection.

Islamic Art

Over one thousand works of prominent artists have been put together in the Islamic art department. This collection is perhaps the largest collection of Islamic art in the world. These ancient collection have all been renovated and restored and are reinstalled in over 15 galleries. It is a very rich collection of Islamic art also reflecting a rich diversity covering a period of thirteen thousand years.

Oceanic Art

The metropolitan Art museum also has a huge collection of Oceanic art. This collection have been reinstated . It is the largest oceanic art collections ever assembled in North America. You and your family will truly be thrilled by this great collection.

A happy young couple in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) in South Vietnam, during the Vietnam War, March 1962. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Native American Art

There is a huge collection of Native American art at the Metropolitan Art Museum which was reopened to the public in the year 2007. The collection underwent a three year renovation. It has over ninety great cultural objects. This collection covers basically all of the different Indian groups in North America from diverse Indian tribes.

Museum of Contemporary Art

If you like contemporary art you will be thrilled by the collections put together by the New York Museum of Contemporary art, which includes Chris Ofili “When Shadows were Shortest”, Lili Reynaud-Dewar “Live Through That” This fall the Museum of Contemporary Art is also showcasing an exhibition of nine new dance for camera, part of the Trouw invites exhibition. Come and enjoy the rich collection of arts by the New york Contemporary Museum of Art.

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