The Metropolitan Museum of Art (also known as the Met) is one of the largest and most renowned art museums in the world. Located in New York City, it houses an extensive collection spanning various periods and cultures.
Art Museum: An art museum is an institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying, and exhibiting works of art for public viewing and education.
Collection: A collection refers to a group of artworks or objects gathered together by an individual or institution based on specific criteria such as artistic style, historical period, or cultural significance.
Cultural Heritage: Cultural heritage encompasses tangible and intangible aspects inherited from past generations that reflect the history, traditions, beliefs, values, and artistic expressions of a particular culture.
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