Delve into the architectural details of New York City’s most iconic museums, where history and art converge
Known for its vibrant art scene and being a city filled with personality, New York City is certainly a concrete jungle where dreams are made. Home to Broadway and the iconic Statue of Liberty, a symbol of the American Dream, this bright city is also home to many iconic art museums that have stood the test of time.
Built over the last century, we take a deep dive into understanding what makes these four museums a testament to their era that still manages to impress architects and visitors alike, even in the modern world.
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1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Starting out as a Victorian Gothic building with its iconic mansard roof and granite details that evoke the feeling of stepping into a fairy tale, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has come a long way, undergoing various expansions over the decades to become the wonder it is today.
Now sitting at around 2 million square feet of space and five blocks long, the original red brick facade designed by architect Calvert Vaux is still present at the front entrance. Due to its current size, crowds naturally disperse themselves throughout the museum, with blind windows installed at the top galleries to protect displayed art from being destroyed by natural light.
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