Exploring the MET Museum NYC in 2 Hours!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@Mrbeahz1]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@ryan6600]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@lishawnstreeter6577]

The Met itself is worth the trip to NYC

[@TheSamuelbest12]

Not really, looks like an average museum that you can find anywhwre in europe

[@lishawnstreeter6577]

@TheSamuelbest12 I've been in it it's more then average and the items they have on display are unique. Plus I'm not comparing it to Europe but other American museums

[@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.

[@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….

[@bidhrohi12]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@bsmusicd]

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

[@Tofog22000]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@georgeromao9021]

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

[@AdrianaMarvan]

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

[@HereBeBarr]

Yes you do :)

[@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

[@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! 🙂

[@sandygenier795]

Seth was WONDERFUL!! Thanks for featuring him.

[@richt.4900]

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

[@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.

[@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...

[@BreakifyTV]

thank you so much for this tour! I absolutely loved everything about it! The professor also did a stellar job!

[@Qiubenjamin]

Don’t burn out, best advise ever!

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks Ben!

[@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!

[@diegoramos27]

Wow having a guide like him makes it totally different experience

[@erickjerland1281]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@Jaycation]

Whoah… the MET is huge! Wonder how it compares in size with the Louvre

[@HereBeBarr]

Good question!!

[@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.

[@arlenesolis024]

I love this museum. It takes me more then two hours because I get so engrossed with the art. Art teachers are my favorite ones because they push me to look beyond what you see in front of you, and that challenges me. I have gotten frustrated with them but at the end of the semester I learn more. I love that you use your professor, and I would have love to have been in his class. He does the history and story behind the art. It helps you understand what you are seeing and appreciating. Does he give tour in the museum? Thx for sharing this.

[@HereBeBarr]

You can book him via IG in the description

[@ingrid8994]

That’s all it takes you? Two hours? 😂

[@arlenesolis024]

@@ingrid8994 you don’t read well 🤣

[@JasonRuppVlog]

So interesting. Good tips and info thnx!!

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks Jason

[@truckingwithtobee]

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

[@georgefoord475]

The professor was amazing brought history to life

[@ronaldvillardo3714]

My favorite place in NY. And it's NY, there are plenty of great places to be.

[@benjaminniemczyk]

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

[@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.

[@jamiereid5808]

Awesome video Jon and keep up the good work.

[@honorrolls5415]

There was one other treasure at that museum, the gentleman with you. Omg I’m a car gear head and he had me fascinated. I hope you did a lot of video that day and have an extended version you could release. The insight he has makes you look at things in a total different way . Thank you I enjoyed my personal tour with you. Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana

[@HereBeBarr]

We all need Seth's passion for art in our every day lives:)

[@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.

[@suzetebrito4506]

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

[@JoseFlores-kl6jm]

Awesome video Jon ! I love the NY Metropolitan Museum!

[@HereBeBarr]

Me too!

[@HungryTrashPanda]

Loved this one! More of these please.

[@pizzareviewsonthego]

I went last month but went back again today after watching this video I had no idea how much stuff I missed!

[@HereBeBarr]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@124aws]

The MET is my favorite museum! Great tour!

[@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.

[@douggray169]

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

[@aldovila]

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

[@charlesm3622]

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

[@HereBeBarr]

🙌🏼🤷🏻‍♂️

[@teresahoward7821]

We're headed back to NYC on Thursday. As many times as I've been to NYC, I've never been to the Met! Planning a visit this trip for sure, and what a wonderful coincidence I stumbled on this video this morning! Nicely done, I would love to see this become a series of art museum videos with your professor. He really pointed out interesting things which brought the works of art to life for me!!

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks Teresa!!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hi Teresa, The Met is an amazing addition to your travels. You can see so much of the world and take a walk through time all in one place. Also it abuts Central Park so you can take a stroll through there as well after or before.

[@teresahoward7821]

@projectgaiatravel as it turns out, we *did* end up going to the Met on that visit. And I fell IN LOVE with it! I told my husband that I could see myself going there over and over and over again, and I decided to become a Member! I have been back another time since, and we are currently on NYC again and going back to the Met today!!! Where has this incredible museum been my whole life?? 🤣

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

@@teresahoward7821 I'm glad to hear that. It really is a gem of the world. If you're interested in smaller museums and NYC history- i also recommend the Museum of the City of New York further Uptown. If you like medieval art- check out the Cloisters- its literally a medieval castle in NYC And if you're interested in how immigrants lived when they first came to New York, check out the Lower East Side Tenement Museum- they take you through an old tenement with real apartments and show you the crowded and slummy conditions these people had to overcome. enjoy your time!

[@antoniobonagura938]

the volcano that erupted in 79 BC and that covered Pompeii and Boscoreale is mount Vesuvius not Etna, I live there

[@eig1979]

I'm a natural born artist. And I have a hard time appreciating some of the more popular art, mostly because I don't understand why its popular. This video gave me a little bit of the reason why. lol Good job Dr Gopin.

[@yofinance1777]

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

[@HereBeBarr]

Thank you very much!

[@angelacamargo4309]

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

[@frednich9603]

I'm glad you had an amazing guide. When I'm at an art museum I look at a painting and say "yep, it's a painting"

[@HereBeBarr]

He helped just a little haha.

[@aptadpamu]

Pre-pandemic, the MET regularly had free tours of a variety of areas of art. Like Seth, the docents bring to life the story behind the story of different pieces of art. Noteworthy is that each tour guide has a varied take on the art. It illustrates the value based on the eye of the beholder.

[@buttersalaniz1]

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

[@Stuntmachine14]

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

[@chrisc6898]

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

[@polemius01]

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

[@mothmanevolved8748]

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

[@susie9893]

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

[@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. 😄

[@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.

[@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.

[@gracielaleon4543]

I really enjoy the explanation of the professor .

[@cirrus070]

I love this museum so much . I wish there's a coffee shop inside that looks like you wanna relax and chill not looks like a cafeteria.

[@vivannguyen9843]

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

[@silvies.9347]

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

[@ThomasFarrellNYC]

That volcano is Vesuvius, not Etna.

[@DaleTheChannel]

What a great vid. Love the Met

[@dwaynewladyka577]

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

[@HereBeBarr]

Most definitely!

[@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.

[@maril1379]

Great video as always. Thumbs up

[@Greco4915]

I visited The Met when I was up in NYC a few days ago and OMG, I was taken aback by just how many amazing works of art there are inside of it. I started in the Egypt section and worked my through up to Asian art and a touch of Americana. I had wanted to see some of the Sumerian/Mesopotamian pieces they have but that gallery was closed off. Hopefully when I find myself in NYC again I'll stop by the Met again.

[@nehadsalah9383]

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

[@nehadsalah9383]

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

[@adventureswithcarl123]

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

[@MicheleHerrmann]

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

[@robertafierro5592]

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

[@BeingKansai]

Great video!! I loved looking at the suits of armor there when I went as a kid. I also remember reading a book in grade school about some kids who run away and live in the Met, I can’t remember what it was called but it was interesting. A video similar to this for the Museum of Natural History would be cool too!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hey Being Kansai, the suits of Armor are my favorite. It's interesting to think about wearing them on the battlefield and how heavy they were and how daunting thousands of men wearing this charging at you would have been.

[@psucsi4145]

Coming up next week and I was looking for one more thing to do indoors because of the afternoon temps, I'm sold. Thanks.

[@ilyaLNYC]

Yes finally museum! 👏one of my favorite as any grown up is Arms and Armor :) But love modern art - maybe MOMA next :)

[@HereBeBarr]

:) Thanks Ilya

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hey Ilya, I agree, the suits of Armor are my favorite. Imagine seeing thousands of men wearing them charging you on the battlefield. Makes you think...

[@ilyaLNYC]

@@ProjectGaiaTravel Yes image that will be spectacular as long as not charging at you 😀👍

[@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!

[@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.

[@2Wheels_NYC]

Very cool video. I lived on E83rd for some time, so the end of my street was the grand entrance. This was often my sanctuary to clear my head, or just decompress. Glad to hear the rooftop is still open, I haven't been post pandemic. It's always fun to walk out back in nice weather and explore The Obelisk. Oh, and the Rossi family that runs the hot dog carts out front are absolutely awesome!

[@HereBeBarr]

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