Metropolitan Museum of Art

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/metropolitan-museum-of-art

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Metropolitan Museum of Art built?1870
2. What is the location?1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028, USA
3. What is the approximate number of works?Over 2 million
4. What is the Met?The Met is a huge museum in New York City that shows art from all over the world. It looks like a giant castle filled with amazing pictures, sculptures, and artifacts.
5. How many artworks are in the Met?The Met has more than two million works of art. They cover 5,000 years of history, from prehistoric times to today.

Beaux-Arts Architecture: An ornate architectural style characterized by symmetry, grandeur, and classical detailing.
Encyclopedic Museum: A museum with a broad collection covering many different cultures, time periods, and art forms.
Conservation Science: The scientific study and practice of preserving and restoring artworks and cultural heritage.