Searching the Site
How can I find what I am looking for on the website?
There is a general overview of what is available on the website in the Site Index. There is also an Index by Subject for art topics discussed in the Explore & Learn section of the site. The Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History provides information by place, theme, and time period.
How can I search the site?
There are several ways to search the website.
i) The Search box in the lower left side of the Home Page allows you to do a site-wide search using keywords or phrases.
ii) The section of the site devoted to the Museum's online Collection allows you to search for a particular work of art. Select "Search the Collection" in the upper right side of the pages in this section. You can search the entire online collection, the Provenance Research Project (a list of all European paintings in the collection with incomplete provenance for the Nazi era), just the Museum's collection of more than 2,500 European paintings, or just the Museum's collection of more than 3,100 American Paintings and Sculpture.
iii) You can search the Met Store for products and publications by using the Search box in the lower left side of the pages in this section.
iv) You can search for events and programs by date, type (e.g., Family Programs), or subject (e.g., Asian Art) by selecting "Search for Events" in the upper left side of the online calendar.
v) The Explore & Learn section (which includes a vast array of educational features related to the collection and exhibitions) allows you to search by key words and phrases using Search Explore & Learn located in the upper left side of the pages of this section.
How should I modify my search in order to get good search results?
For optimum search results, consult the Search Tips in the following sections: the Collection; the Met Store; the online calendar; and Explore & Learn.
My Met Museum
How do I subscribe to the Museum's free email newsletters?
See My Met Museum for instructions.
Are there ways to personalize the website?
Yes. By registering in My Met Museum you gain access to features such as "My Met Gallery," which allows you to store your favorite images from the online collection; "My Met Calendar," which customizes calendar listings according to your interests; and automatic retrieval of your address and Membership number when making online Met Store purchases. You can also subscribe to free email newsletters about upcoming events and offerings at the Museum.
About the Site
How many visitors a year does the Museum's website receive?
More than six million.
What are some of the website's most frequently viewed works of art from the online Collection?
The website's most frequently viewed works of art are: Gertrude Stein, 1906 (by Pablo Picasso [Spanish, 1881–1973]); Girl Reading at a Table, 1934 (by Pablo Picasso [Spanish, 1881–1973]); Autumn Rhythm (Number 30), 1950 (by Jackson Pollock [American, 1912–1956]); and Garden at Sainte-Adresse, 1867 (by Claude Monet [French, 1840–1926]). You can view approximately 3,500 objects in the Collection area of the site.
How does the Museum use the information it collects about its online visitors?
The Museum is strongly committed to maintaining the privacy of its online visitors. Please see the Museum's privacy policy for more information.
How can I print Web pages that have dark backgrounds and light text?
Instructions for printing pages with dark backgrounds are provided throughout the site. The Museum displays photos of objects on dark backgrounds for optimal viewing online.
Does the Met's website offer screen savers?
Yes. You must be a Member of the Museum to download Met screen savers. If you are already a Member, see Online Benefits for Members. You will be asked for your Membership number (please, no spaces, slashes, or dashes when entering your number). For information on how to become a Member, see Membership.
Is the Museum's website compliant with assistive technology for the visually impaired?
Yes.
Is there a way to email questions or comments about the Met's website?
Yes. The email address is web.site@metmuseum.org.
Contact Information
For information on how to contact the Museum, please see Contact Information.
