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Home to more than 83 museums (including the fifth largest museum in the world), there’s no shortage of great museums in New York City to choose from.

The challenge? Knowing where to start, but that’s where I come in.

In a sea of options, it’s nice to have some advice – so allow me to share the best NYC museums you simply can’t miss during your first visit.

With that said, let’s jump right in.

The Best Museums in New York City

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1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)

Founded in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) is often considered the best museum in New York City and it’s not hard to see why.

With more than 2 million pieces of art spanning 5,000+ years, the Met is the largest museum in the