Research
How can I…
… learn about a work in the Museum’s collection?
… find out if a work of art is currently on view?
… find references or bibliographical citations that refer to a work I am studying?
… find out about rights to reproduce images of Museum objects?
… purchase prints, reproductions, etc., of objects in the Museum’s collection?
… find out about topics in art history, terminology, techniques, periods, styles, etc.?
… find illustrations or reproductions of art works?
… find out where a painting or a particular work of art is located?
… find biographical information about an artist?
… determine the value of a work of art?
… research a work of art: step-by-step process
Services and searches:
Finding aids (WATSONLINE searches):
- Finding aids for Metropolitan Museum of Art research materials
- All finding aids in The Metropolitan Museum of Art Libraries
Metropolitan Museum of Art collection and exhibition related material (WATSONLINE searches):
