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Opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- When
- 1872-02-20
- Where
- 681 Fifth Avenue
The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in New York City on February 20, 1872, housed in a building at 681 Fifth Avenue.
The museum first opened on February 20, 1872, housed in a building located at 681 Fifth Avenue. This event followed the Act of Incorporation granted by the New York State Legislature on April 13, 1870, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a Museum and Library of Art.
Sources
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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