Metropolitan Museum of Art

API

Free API for exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection

Overview

The Metropolitan Museum of Art API grants access to its extensive collection of art spanning 5,000+ years. Key endpoints include object details (by ID/search), department listings, exhibition info, and artist metadata. Responses are JSON-formatted. Use cases include building educational tools for art history, creating apps for art enthusiasts to discover works, integrating museum content into cultural websites, and supporting academic research on art movements. No authentication is required for most endpoints, making it accessible to all developers.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://metmuseum.github.io/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
No Auth required
Extensive collection data
Exhibition & department endpoints
Search functionality

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Metropolitan Museum of Art API free to use?

Yes, it is completely free for both personal and commercial use.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not required to access any endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, which is easy to parse and integrate into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Art & Design

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate (no API key needed)
⊕ Large dataset (millions of objects)
⊕ Well-documented
⊕ Regularly updated
⊕ Supports filtering

Cons

⊖ Rate limited for fair usage
⊖ No SLA
⊖ Some objects lack full metadata