The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art www.metmuseum.org 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art website is an exceptional educational resource for art teachers and students. On-line visitors are able to view more than 3,500 images of art and objects from the museum's vast collections, spaning 5,000+ years of world culture. Each image is accompanied by its credit information and a brief narrative that provides contextual background. It is possible to search the on-line collection for artists, periods, or styles of special interest. For registered visitors, "My Met Gallery" allows selected works to be saved for viewing at a later date.

There are several other areas of interest on this website. The "Explore and Learn" section contains a growing number of on-line games and activities associated with works in the collection. The "Educational Resources" section includes information on acquiring photographs and slides from the museum, a listing of its recent publications, a number of useful curriculum resources, and an extensive collection of links to other art-related sites. Met floor plans, museum hours, admission fees, membership, current and upcoming exhibitions, and special events are available through the site. It is definitely worth "bookmarking" in your web browser.