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Private Art and Crime Tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, New York, USA
$280.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Metropolitan Museum of Art stands as a beacon of culture and history, yet beneath its grandeur lies a captivating world of art crime. This private tour unveils the intriguing stories of looted antiquities and infamous thefts that have shaped the museum's legacy.
- 🕵️♂️ Private Art and Crime Tour: Engage with a knowledgeable art historian as your guide for an immersive 2.5-hour experience.
- 🎨 Discover the museum's "questionable" holdings, examining artworks that may be inauthentic and learning about the fascinating world of art forgery.
- 🖼️ Explore masterpieces by renowned artists like Rembrandt and Vincent van Gogh, delving into the stories behind their most faked works.
- 🔍 Gain insights into the methods used to authenticate artworks, revealing how forgeries have slipped into the museum's collection.
- 📜 Hear gripping tales of stolen and looted pieces, including how they were returned to the museum or their rightful owners.
- 🏛️ Enjoy easy access to the museum, with public transportation options conveniently located nearby.
- ♿ The tour is wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can partake in this unique experience.
- 👶 Families are welcome, as infants and small children can comfortably join in prams or strollers.
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Private Art and Crime Tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Professional Tour Guide (art historian)
- Entrance Fees
- Duration 2 Hours
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off
Meeting point
Meet in the main lobby to the right of the information desk in front of the large seated Pharaoh.
Return details
Meet in the main lobby to the right of the information desk in front of the large seated Pharaoh.
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The Metropolitan Museum of ArtDuring 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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Private Art and Crime Tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, New York, USA
$280.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!