A blog about visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. As a travel blogger and professional historian, I provide tips on how to best see the art and artifacts within the Met, prices, an overview of collections, and my favorite areas of the Met Museum to visit.
Category: North America
Things to Do in NYC: a Photo Essay
I recently had the chance to explore Manhattan for the weekend and was once again struck by what a dream place it is for a fan of U.S. history. From Gilded Age mansions, cemeteries, palatial libraries, museums, and Beaux-Arts train stations to soaring skyscrapers and cathedrals, there is plenty of grandeur to absorb. Since a… Continue reading Things to Do in NYC: a Photo Essay
Happy Holidays from the Roaming Historian & Family
It is a jubilant time of year as people around the globe celebrate a host of holidays. At Roaming Historian, we are enjoying Christmas festivities and preparing for the New Year. I'm excited to get the Roaring 20s going! As I read posts from across the globe, I love seeing the various ways people… Continue reading Happy Holidays from the Roaming Historian & Family
My Favorite Things to Do in Montreal
From the moment I stepped onto the cobblestone rue Saint-Sulpice, Old Montreal had me under its spell. I wandered the various lanes and boulevards charmed by the buildings spanning almost four hundred years of history. Their arched doors, flower-boxed windows, wrought-iron accents, and stone walls beckoned one to explore. Those fond of North American history… Continue reading My Favorite Things to Do in Montreal
Things to Do in Detroit: Detroit Institute of Arts
One of America’s finest art museums can be found on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. Housed in a Beaux-Arts style white marble building, the collection within is even more spectacular than its fabulous exterior. With a massive arched façade and a copy of Rodin’s The Thinker out front, the main entrance reminds visitors that the Detroit… Continue reading Things to Do in Detroit: Detroit Institute of Arts
