Private or Group | Gilded Age Treasures at The MET: Art, Furniture, and Jewelry

Quick Details

ⓘ Tour Type: Private

⌛ Duration: 60-75 minutes

Admire lavish art, ornate furniture, and dazzling jewelry that capture the elegance and extravagance of America’s Gilded Age.

Highlights:

  • Lavish Artistic Masterpieces:
    Marvel at exquisite paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts that reflect the opulence and sophistication of America’s Gilded Age.

  • Ornate Furniture & Decorative Arts:
    Explore intricately crafted furniture, luxurious interiors, and rare objects that showcase the craftsmanship and grandeur of late 19th-century America.

  • Dazzling Jewelry Collections:
    Admire spectacular jewelry and personal adornments once owned by the era’s wealthiest families—each piece telling a story of elegance, ambition, and social status.

  • Expert Local Guide:
    Your tour is led by a licensed guide with expertise in art history and decorative arts, offering fascinating insights into the people and stories behind these treasures.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Step Into Gilded Age Splendor:
    Experience the luxury and drama of a transformative period in American history through art, design, and rare artifacts.

  • Perfect for History Buffs & Art Enthusiasts:
    Ideal for anyone captivated by the elegance, innovation, and social intrigue of the Gilded Age.

What’s Included

  • Guided tour of The MET’s Gilded Age art, furniture, and jewelry collections

  • Insightful commentary on the era’s artists, designers, and patrons

  • Small group experience for personalized attention

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Highly Recommended

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If you’re ever visiting NYC, I highly recommend taking Inside Out Tours’ ‘the Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour’ which is one of the tours featured in HOW THE WORD WAS PASSED. I learned a ton and it was really well done.
- Clint Smith

Best thing I did while in NYC

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So glad I took this tour. Real history is revealed and the end of the tour was so moving to me. I would highly recommend this to people who want to learn some things that were not taught to you in school.
- Lee L.

Excellent and Eye Opening

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