Arts of the Ancient Americas

from 31 May 2025 at Metropolitan Museum of Art · New York City

Arts of the Ancient Americas presents the rich and diverse artistic heritage of indigenous civilizations that flourished across the Americas before European contact. The exhibition showcases masterworks spanning multiple cultures and time periods, from monumental sculpture and architectural fragments to intricate ceramics, textiles, and metalwork. Visitors will discover the sophisticated aesthetic sensibilities, technical innovations, and spiritual beliefs that shaped these remarkable artistic traditions.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art · New York City

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, colloquially referred to as the Met, is an encyclopedic art museum in New York City. By floor area, it is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the largest art museum in the Americas. With 5,727,258 visitors in fiscal year 2025, it was the most-visited museum in…

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