Exploring the MET Museum NYC in 2 Hours!

We're going on an insider tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the MET), to show you 10 Can't Miss Works.
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Met Museum of Art in NYC Chapter List:
00:00- Intro
00:23- Ticket Info
01:08- 1) Temple of Dendur (Gallery 131)
01:54- 2) Emanuel Leutze- Washington Crossing the Delaware (Gallery 760)
02:48- 3) Louis Comfort Tiffany- Autumn Landscape (Gallery 700)
04:25- 4) Bronzino- Portrait of a Young Man (Gallery 608)
05:30- 5) Thomas Cole-The Ox Bow (Gallery 759)
07:00- 6) Marble statue of a Kouros (Gallery 154)
07:48- 7) Boscoreale Frescoes (Gallery 165)
08:54- Bonus: Astor Chinese Garden Court (Gallery 217)
09:28- 8) Vincent van Gogh- Wheat Field with Cypresses (Gallery 822)
10:34- Hidden Gem: Rooftop Garden Bar
10:54- 9) Studiolo from the Ducal Palace in Gubbio (Gallery 501)
11:54- Bonus: Antonio Canova- Perseus with the Head of Medusa (Gallery 548)
12:11- 10) Picasso- Gertrude Stein (Gallery 830)
12:52- Extra Met Tips For First TImers?
13:28- Bonus: Vermeer Works in Gallery 964
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[@HereBeBarr]

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[@naturegirl8104]

My fave pieces in the video are the Met's Vermeers.

[@HorizonMelt]

I liked the oxbow. I had known of that painting for many years being a resident in Northampton, Mass. I didn't know where it was hanging. The Oxbow itself is just over a mile from my apartment..cool. :)

[@grantlink8384]

Excellent video. Seth is a really good guest --- smart, articulate, speaks in a compelling way. I also really like your tour of the Upper West Side with Seth as the guest. My favorite art work would probably be Picasso's portrait of Gertrude Stein. I've always liked this painting but couldn't explain exactly why. Interesting to listen to Seth explain the irregularities in the painting and how Picasso was breaking with Western tradition. Of the sculptures, it would probably be "The Vine" by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, which you just showed in passing. Love the way you laughed when Seth joked about being naked. Haha. I would have guessed that the hidden ugly faces in Bronzino's "Portrait of a Young Man" meant that the artist thought the young man was a nightmare to work with. He does look arrogant.

[@grantlink8384]

Excellent video. Seth is a really good guest --- smart, articulate, speaks in a compelling way. I also really like your tour of the Upper West Side with Seth as the guest. My favorite art work would probably be Picasso's portrait of Gertrude Stein. I've always liked this painting but couldn't explain exactly why. Interesting to listen to Seth explain the irregularities in the painting and how Picasso was breaking with Western tradition. Of the sculptures, it would probably be "The Vine" by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, which you just showed in passing. Love the way you laughed when Seth joked about being naked.

[@grantlink8384]

Sorry about the double post. The first one looked like it had been censored. It would only appear if I signed in, so I assumed other people couldn't see it. I deleted the part about the Bronzino painting and the new post seemed to work. Now, after 5 hours, the old post suddenly pops up.

[@joanike1902]

Do more videos like this, please. Your art history professor brought those works of art to life and made it more relateable. I especially liked how he highlighted those iconic pieces that are in every art history book.

[@HereBeBarr]

:)

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

I’m gonna play this video for my mom when I go to visit her. That’s how good this video is lol

[@nehadsalah9383]

Do you know someone in the museum who buys Egyptian antiquities?

[@josepoika5388]

❤❤❤YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FEAR DEATH IF YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, AND TRUST IN HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART, BECAUSE HE ATONED FOR YOU FOR ALL YOUR INSULTS, THAT YOU WOULD OBTAIN PEACE WITH ALMIGHTY GOD, AND GO TO HEAVEN BY HIS GRACE!!!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤

[@josephpetrino1741]

That guy had me thinking. I've lived in NYC all my life and I've gone to the Met at least once a month for all those years. Some periods in my my life maybe 3 times a month. When the world ends I will be seated in front of my favorite painting and be happy. The MET is our precious possession.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Joe Petrino, I second that- its an amazing collection and a travel through time and cultures.

[@josepoika5388]

❤❤❤YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FEAR DEATH IF YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, AND TRUST IN HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART, BECAUSE HE ATONED FOR YOU FOR ALL YOUR INSULTS, THAT YOU WOULD OBTAIN PEACE WITH ALMIGHTY GOD, AND GO TO HEAVEN BY HIS GRACE!!!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤

[@LittleHammer_]

You can tell the professor is so passionate about the art and history represented here. Great video

[@josepoika5388]

❤❤❤YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FEAR DEATH IF YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, AND TRUST IN HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART, BECAUSE HE ATONED FOR YOU FOR ALL YOUR INSULTS, THAT YOU WOULD OBTAIN PEACE WITH ALMIGHTY GOD, AND GO TO HEAVEN BY HIS GRACE!!!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤

[@LittleHammer_]

@@josepoika5388 but does he approve of The Met? I hope so because I just visited n it was incredible

[@lishawnstreeter6577]

The Met itself is worth the trip to NYC

[@ActionKid]

Need at least 3 days to see the MET because everything inside is the best 😃

[@HereBeBarr]

Easily 3 days

[@ZoeDelToro]

if i HAD to take art history again, i would want him as my professor cause hes so passionate and has a satisfying voice to listen to lol

[@LolaGeek]

I've been to the Met several times over the years and there's still so much I haven't seen! Also, if my college art history professor had been this interesting and excited about art, I probably wouldn't have had to drop his class 😅

[@HereBeBarr]

Hahaha, nope I kept Seth's class.

[@candypie20201]

Lol oh damn 😂😂

[@nehadsalah9383]

Do you know someone in the museum who buys Egyptian antiquities?

[@Mrbeahz1]

Wow! You and your art teacher could easily make this a one hour special.

[@aptadpamu]

I laughed when I saw the title...the MET in 2 hours. I've been there a half dozen times and have yet to see a quarter of what's on display. My favorites are the Frank Lloyd Wright room, Henry the Eighth's armor as a young man next to his at an older, more portly stage in his life. Finally, the musical instruments museum is a wonder.

[@HereBeBarr]

Oh yes, you'll need 2 Hours x 50 to see it all hahah. This was a nice highlight tour.

[@supernayaaa]

I love the art professor, if i were in college I would totally sign up for his classes. You can tell how much he loves art by his enthusiasm.

[@nehadsalah9383]

Do you know someone in the museum who buys Egyptian antiquities?

[@lesliecarnes8775]

I loved this video! I could listen to this professor talk all day. He is such an amazing teacher and brought out so many things I never noticed while visiting the MET. Thank you for this video.

[@NormaGeli]

A few years ago I said I wanted to visit every single room at the Met.... It took me 6 hours 😬 and I wasn't going slowly, some rooms I would walk in, stay for 5 seconds and move on. I had to split it into 2 days because of how tired I was. The first day I took 3.5 hours just for the first floor, and the next day I did 2.5 hours for the second floor.

[@HereBeBarr]

🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hey Norma, Yes this museum can be daunting. If you are really paying attention to every piece it can take days. The best part of the whole museum is that you can travel through time,. space, culture, and historical period and see what each culture valued most from their artwork.

[@daxofw]

I spent opening hours til 4PM exploring the FIRST FLOOR. I leisurely took a coffee break but was informed the museum will be closing soon. My SECOND FLOOR experience is all about running and photographing random artworks. I will return. I NEED TOOOOOOOO!!!! :)

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

This museum is huge and if you are devoting time to thoughtfully look at every piece it can take you two days for sure.

[@ingrid8994]

Wonderful video. The Met is my favorite. As a lifelong NYer I’ve been there countless times and still have not seen it all. I try to go at least once or twice a year 🖼

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dogradsky]

Listen, these videos are like a warm, comfortable blanket for me. I visited the city recently (saw the Met too!), and the city blew my mind because I've never seen anything like it. Priceless arts, a cultural melting pot, so much to explore. jondnyc and your channel are my favorites by far. These videos really transport me back there.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hey Dog, the MET really is one of those places that everyone should see in their lifetime. NYC is an amazing experience- the people, the food, the culture, the endless things to do. Check out parts in Brooklyn too- I think you'll be pleased.

[@elainefigueiredo4234]

Phenomenal video. I am a member of the Met and also spend a few afternoons per month in those beautiful galleries surrounded by those priceless works of art. As a recently retired teacher in NJ it my great desire to get visitors to NYC away from Times Square and into museums like the Met. I always took my students to the Met and also to MOMA. Also it is good to know, especially in the hot summer that we have experienced recently, that the Asian art section is the coolest temperature wise in the museum. Also less people visit that section, so it is never crowded. It is a nice pleasant, quiet place to mentally regroup during your visit. Your former professor is a font of knowledge! Thanks for another great video filled with very valuable advice. De Elaine, la profe de NJ

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks

[@danielaandretta5519]

Amazing video! 😍 just a little correction because i’m an italian, in Naples aerea the volcano that erupted is the Vesuvio, the mount Etna is a volcano in Sicily.

[@ryan6600]

What an enthusiastic professor. You can tell he’s extremely passionate about what he does ❤️

[@ThomasFarrellNYC]

That volcano is Vesuvius, not Etna.

[@deliverancetwo]

What an amazing video this was so well detailed so well commented. I loved it. Thank you so much Jon, Ben and Seth for a well orchestrated video….

[@Qiubenjamin]

Don’t burn out, best advise ever!

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks Ben!

[@MissBliss818]

Thank you Seth Gopin, i love seeing informed people such as yourself, get so excited about history. I could listen to you speak all night. Lol.

[@Tofog22000]

What a treat, loved the details in the guided tour, looking forward to my next MET visit!

[@rotapinta2138]

amazing content!!!! thank you and to Seth! I took all my notes and ready for my NYC trip thanks to you! can't wait

[@veramakayan5914]

I love this video. I have been to the MET but out of the ten you mentioned I only remember seeing one😔… the museum is massive and overwhelming. I will definitely go back and will used this guide(lists).Your art history professor is also so good in describing each painting which is very informative and detailed.It helps to have someone give you a guided tour of this museum and help you understand about the painting you are looking at . Thanks for making this video.

[@jorgeperalta6581]

The MET is my favorite museum. Took my family to appreciate and enjoy the artworks on display. Amazing. Want and need to go back.

[@jackprather81]

Boy, your videos are continuing to get better in quality! Not just because of your wonderful guest this time, but the photography, editing, etc are all progressing. I'm headed back to NYC again in late October after my April trip and have to catch up on what has come out in-between! 🙂

[@AdrianaMarvan]

I feel so bad I had to miss this video! I love the Met, you always find something new!

[@HereBeBarr]

Yes you do :)

[@naturegirl8104]

I love this video. Helpful & inspiring. Been visiting the Met several times a year for 30 yrs. There's so much to see. Your Prof helped us select the good stuff. Thanks. Do the Frick next! Small, but wonderful.

[@HereBeBarr]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suzetebrito4506]

I loved this video! Thank you both for these art lessons and for this itineray to visit the MET.

[@EliasZuniga]

Can't say enough good things about this video. Great professor who made you feel like you're getting a world class education. Your narration and rapport are excellent, and great camera work too. Arguably your best video and one of the best covering America's greatest museum.

[@Harry_16710]

Fantastic video/tour! Professor Gopin is a great guide - thanks for introducing us to him. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@richt.4900]

Top notch quality John, encore, encore! 🙏🏻🤗👏🏻

[@truckingwithtobee]

This is my most favorite museum hands down in all of the United States ❤

[@buttersalaniz1]

Loved this video! Seth Educated me and you kept me entertained the entire time.

[@sandygenier795]

Seth was WONDERFUL!! Thanks for featuring him.

[@tianyuli8335]

I’ve been to MET countless times, but after this video I feel like I’ve never been there. Gonna visit it next week again.

[@HereBeBarr]

You should!

[@jamiereid5808]

Awesome video Jon and keep up the good work.

[@bsmusicd]

I love your former art history professor. His knowledge and enthusiasm are infectious!

[@seanc6468]

The people who were sitting on the bench during the explanation of Washington crossing the Delaware were in class .you can tell that they were listening and learning. So cool

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Sean C, this is one of my favorite pieces at the MET and it is one of the highlights you have to hit on your visit.

[@briangugliuzza3182]

Excellent guide. Thank you!

[@wonton3338]

I love the excitement the art historian has about him. He is an art lover as deep as his blood runs and thru-out his dna

[@HungryTrashPanda]

Loved this one! More of these please.

[@vivannguyen9843]

This is a really cool video, the most engaging one I’ve seen on KZbin about art. Please do more museums!

[@maril1379]

Great video as always. Thumbs up

[@lorenzocardoza1665]

Fantastic timing I’m going to NYC for the first time in 22 years next weekend and the Met is on my list of places to visit!

[@HereBeBarr]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@MelWithPals]

I loved this so much!

[@124aws]

The MET is my favorite museum! Great tour!

[@tombsofak]

I feel like I just took a very condensed art history lesson! That's incredible! I've certainly heard of the Met before but I guess until now I've never really realized exactly what it entails! New bucket list location!

[@HereBeBarr]

Only thing missing was a test at the end.

[@chrisc6898]

What an amazing thing it is to watch someone speak on topics so passionately ❤️🥹

[@douggray169]

Thanks - that will be on my list for my next visit

[@gracielaleon4543]

I really enjoy the explanation of the professor .

[@frankschmitzer5824]

Very wonderful. Many thanks. Your art professor is outstanding. A true art lover able to share that love. Thank you, thank you.

[@katieh1752]

Wow what a gem this man is.

[@JoseFlores-kl6jm]

Awesome video Jon ! I love the NY Metropolitan Museum!

[@HereBeBarr]

Me too!

[@georgefoord475]

The professor was amazing brought history to life

[@ArleneDKatz]

Loved this thank you

[@silvies.9347]

Great video, makes me wanna go there on my next trip to NYC.

[@anjunasingh3544]

I just came back spending 6 days in NYC and thank you for putting the videos. I was able to make my trip enjoyable even in the heat. I went to Dumbo and The Canteen as mentioned. Great food. I made my plans using your tips. Thank you so much. 👍👍Looking forward to go back.

[@polemius01]

Really nice video. Thanks! I'm a member, and learned about some pieces that I'll view on my next visit!

[@DaleTheChannel]

What a great vid. Love the Met

[@charlesm3622]

Please include your professor in more videos. That guy is awesome.

[@HereBeBarr]

🙌🏼🤷🏻‍♂️

[@julieannginger]

Great video thanks for your tips.

[@Stuntmachine14]

I love the art history. A nice change from food content.

[@georgeromao9021]

This is John's favorite production or show, He's an angel artist.

[@Aritul]

Thank you for this.

[@patriciahurtado7292]

What an incredible art profesor!

[@yofinance1777]

John your work is just incredible. Keep going pal. Atb

[@HereBeBarr]

Thank you very much!

[@darlinnikki9514]

I just returned from the Netherlands and am interested in Vermeer. I visited the Rijksmuseum and saw the milkmaid. I also visited the city of Delft where Vermeer lived. I did not know some of his paintings are in the Met and I can't wait to go and see!

[@angelacamargo4309]

Oh gosh I want a guided tour with this man 😮😊

[@AldoVila]

Central park and the Met,, full day of fun. What a city!! Thanks

[@joanfitz4833]

Great tour. Thanks

[@DerryMaine86]

I enjoy just making myself a pinball at the Met: bouncing from room to room and enjoying whatever comes my way.

[@HereBeBarr]

That’s another strategy

[@lesliedelvalle8939]

Every time I visit I happily disappear into the exhibits and all my old favorites until I’m exhausted and sadly head down the steps back to the outside world.

[@mira7209]

One quick correction: Mount Etna is in Sicily. It is Mount Vesvuisus that is located near Naples and erupted in 79 AD sincerely a Pompeian archaeologist :)

[@ArtHistoryProfessor]

Correct.

[@HaleyMary]

The Temple of Dendur display looks amazing! I love Egyptian religion, so that would be something on my list of things to see someday!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Haley its a really cool piece in an amazing gallery. You feel like you're actually walking through Egypt- without the constant heat...

[@mothmanevolved8748]

Was here few days ago as a life time New Yorker it’s awesome !

[@benjaminniemczyk]

REALLY good! The expert professor bring the Met to life above what it already is! Bravi to all involved.

[@matyuman2]

Great video!

[@georgiasmith7615]

Great video. I’ve seen them all! My favorites are the Chinese garden and Picasso. A lesser known museum which is fascinating is the Museum of the City of NY. They currently have an exhibit on 80’s music featuring Madonna, Run DMC, Sonic Youth and Talking Heads which is great.

[@calotono]

Great to see you in 4K, man!

[@erickjerland1281]

The Tulleries is next to the Lourve it’s gorgeous.

[@robertafierro5592]

Classy os definately the word! Its my FAVE place to walk around.

[@JasonRuppVlog]

So interesting. Good tips and info thnx!!

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks Jason

[@susie9893]

Wow! I'd go just for Vermeers alone. But so many great tips here. Thanks!

[@smelo772]

Wonderful!

[@mikeyitalian1981]

Awesome Video

[@MicheleHerrmann]

I also recommend the Medieval Armor, the Medieval Art and the Islamic Art rooms.

[@coverdale01]

What a great video. Your college professor is cool! All that attention to detail!

[@HereBeBarr]

Glad you enjoyed it Rob!

[@ronaldcarlson8572]

That was great since I have been to the Met and just realized that I never saw a lot of what you showed in this video.

[@adventureswithcarl123]

I like the Egyptian part of the museum ! Thanks for sharing

[@yugioht42]

The Chinese garden is nice and it kinda feels like a real Chinese house. You see the center of the house would be where the garden would go and it feels like that. We don’t do it that way anymore but it’s nice to remember as my grandparents place was exactly like that garden.

[@TheLillianYoung]

This video inspired me to buy a membership. In 2020 (pre-pandemic), my family and I did a private tour and some random man with his daughter joined in. 😄

[@2000konnie]

Great video. I've still never been to The Met as I was intimated by how much time and effort it would take. Such great advice to do planning ahead and pick a few things so as to not be overwhelmed.

[@HereBeBarr]

You can do it!

[@bidhrohi12]

This is my favorite thing in NYC. Number 1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

The MET is definitely is a place that I would like to see. This was awesome! Cheers! ✌️

[@HereBeBarr]

Most definitely!

[@Elonmuskasseater69]

Wowzers

[@mrmartywaring]

I'll be there in October after my eye heals from surgery. This is on the list

[@HereBeBarr]

Enjoy it Martin!!

[@deanlongthon4963]

Been there at least a hundred times, each time is like the first time.