<P> The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 for the purposes of opening a museum to bring art and art education to the American people . It opened on February 20 , 1872 , and was originally located at 681 Fifth Avenue . </P>
<P> The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 for the purposes of opening a museum to bring art and art education to the American people . It opened on February 20 , 1872 , and was originally located at 681 Fifth Avenue . </P>
when did the metropolitan museum of art open
when did the metropolitan museum of art open
February 20 , 1872
February 20 , 1872