The Met Fifth Avenue

Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman galleries (left); vast fashion holdings; arms and armor; drawings and prints; instruments of historical, technical and social importance; and renowned collections of American, European and Far Eastern fine and decorative art fill the main building of the Metropolitan Museum of Art—an encyclopedic home to more than 5,000 years of artistic endeavor from every corner of the world. Open daily. 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710.