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Special Announcement
The Museum's American Wing—including The Charles Engelhard Court and the period rooms—have reopened after more than two years of construction and renovation. The unparalleled collections of American furniture, sculpture, stained glass, architectural elements, ceramics, glass, silver, pewter, and jewelry are again accessible to the public. Learn more about this exciting project.

The galleries for American Paintings will reopen in 2011. Many masterpieces of American painting are on view in the period rooms and in the Henry R. Luce Center for the Study of American Art. For more information, please call 212-570-3791 during Museum hours or inquire at an Information Desk upon arrival.

Collection Highlights
Collection Highlights
View highlights from the permanent collection.
Entire Collection
Collection Database
Search selected records from the Museum's collection of American paintings and sculpture.

Introduction to American Paintings and Sculpture
Read about the curatorial department and its permanent collection.

Gallery Location in Museum
Find out where the galleries are located.

Publications
Purchase selected titles in The Met Store.
View Met publications currently in print in the Publications Catalogue.

Features and Exhibitions
See a list of resources related to the Metropolitan's permanent collection and to special exhibitions, including the Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History.

The Met Store The Met Store
Browse a trove of American art reproductions—from jewelry and scarves to sculpture and books.


My Met Gallery My Met Gallery
Gather your favorite works of art from the Museum's online collection.


Calendar Calendar
View a selection of lectures, films, and special events related to American art.