Private Art and Crime Tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Overview

The world of art crime is both fascinating and diverse.
During this private tour, you will learn about various art crimes that happened inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art or connected to artworks from its collection, from the looting of antiquities to Nazi theft and the seizure of paintings right off museum walls.
This is a one-of-a-kind tour that reveals the unknown history of the well-known museum institution.

What's Included

  • Entrance Fees
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Professional Tour Guide (art historian)
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Meeting Location

Meeting point

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

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Meet in the main lobby to the right of the information desk in front of the large seated Pharaoh.

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What To Expect

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

During our tour, we will look at the museum's "questionable" holdings (the works of art in the Met's collection that some experts think might be inauthentic). We also explore authentic works by the world's most "faked" artists, including Rembrandt and Vincent van Gogh. We will discuss how some fake objects previously entered the museum and what methods are used to determine whether a work of art is authentic or a forgery. You will hear stories of how stolen or looted works were returned to the museum or their rightful owners.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-371095P1

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.
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