Metropolitan Museum Art Search

Search artworks from the Met's open collection

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The Met Art Search

470,000+ artworks from The Metropolitan Museum

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About Metropolitan Museum Art Search

The Metropolitan Museum Art Search gives you access to The Met's incredible open-access collection of over 470,000 artworks. Search by keyword, artist, or period. Each result includes high-resolution images, artist attribution, date, medium, department, and title. From Egyptian antiquities to modern art — it's all here. Powered by The Met Collection API — completely free.

Metropolitan Museum Art Search Features

470,000+ artworks
Open access
High-res images
Artist info
Department filter
No auth

The Metropolitan Museum Art Search connects you to one of the world's largest and most comprehensive art collections. Browse over 470,000 artworks from The Met's open-access collection — from ancient Egyptian artifacts to modern masterpieces.

How Do I Search The Met Collection?

Explore The Met:

Search by keyword. Enter artist names, art periods, or subjects.

Browse results. See thumbnails, titles, and artists.

View details. Check high-res images and artwork metadata.

Tips for Best Results

Art tips:

Departments — The Met has 17 departments from Egyptian Art to Modern.
Open access — Many images are available for public domain use.
Time periods — Search '19th century' or 'medieval' for period browsing.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1Open the Met Art Search.
2Enter a keyword.
3Browse artwork results.
4Click for full details.
5View high-resolution images.

Metropolitan Museum Art Search — Frequently Asked Questions

How many artworks are available?+

Over 470,000 artworks in The Met's open-access collection.

Is this free?+

Yes, The Met Collection API is free and open.

Can I use the images?+

Many are in the public domain under Creative Commons Zero.

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