The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Welcome to the Met! Did you know that the Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 and funded by wealthy businessmen, financiers artists? Located on New York's famously wealthy 5th Avenue, the Met started off much smaller than you see right now. The original building was the Douglas mansion located on West 14th Street.
Fun Fact: Did you know the museum has a residential florist? Each week, Dutch florist Remco van Vliet must produce five large bouquets for the museum's Great Hall.
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