# Met Museum MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Met Museum MCP. Connect your AI agent directly to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Open Access collection. Search through over 470,000 artworks, pull high-resolution image URLs, and grab detailed metadata like dates, materials, and dimensions. It's the fastest way to turn your AI into an art history expert. ## Overview - **Category:** knowledge-management - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HjqHESaiLFVMldkDXzJ9RBEYocbewdLUJLPlFCFJ/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** art-history, museum-api, cultural-heritage, open-access, artwork-metadata ## Description Connect to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Open Access collection and bring over 5,000 years of art history to your AI agent. This Connector lets you browse data on more than 470,000 artworks for use in research, creative projects, or education. Instead of spending hours clicking through gallery pages and copying details into a spreadsheet, you can just ask your agent to pull the specific information you need. You can find objects using keywords, filter by artist, culture, or geographic location. It handles the retrieval of titles, dates, materials, and dimensions so you can focus on the actual work. You can also identify objects with public domain images and get high-resolution URLs for your visual references. It's a great way to stay synchronized with the museum's digital archives without the manual overhead. Vinkius makes it easy to add this capability to your existing workflow, giving your AI client a direct line to one of the world's most significant art collections. ## Tools ### list_objects Get a list of all valid Object IDs in the Met collection. This helps you see the full scope of available items. ### search_objects Search for objects that match a specific query. Use this to find pieces by artist, culture, or medium. ### list_departments List all 19 museum departments. This is perfect for narrowing your search to a specific area like Egyptian Art. ### get_object Get a detailed record for a specific object. It returns the title, date, materials, and image URLs. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Search for 'Van Gogh' paintings that are currently on view in the museum. ``` **Response:** ``` I found several works by Vincent van Gogh currently on view. Notable Object IDs include 436535 (Wheat Field with Cypresses) and 436533 (Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat). Would you like the full details for any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` List all museum departments and their IDs. ``` **Response:** ``` The Met has 19 departments. Some examples include: 'American Decorative Arts' (ID: 1), 'Egyptian Art' (ID: 10), and 'Modern Art' (ID: 21). I can use these IDs to filter your future searches. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Get the detailed record for object ID 436535. ``` **Response:** ``` Object 436535 is 'Wheat Field with Cypresses' by Vincent van Gogh (1889). It is an oil on canvas from the European Paintings department. I have also retrieved the primary image URL for you. ``` ## Capabilities ### Search the collection Query the entire Met collection for specific artworks using keywords or artist names. ### Retrieve artwork metadata Pull titles, dates, materials, and dimensions for any specific object. ### Browse museum departments See a full list of the 19 museum departments to filter your search results. ### Identify valid object IDs Get a list of all valid Object IDs to ensure your queries are accurate. ### Get public domain images Get high-resolution image URLs for artworks that are in the public domain. ## Use Cases ### Finding inspiration for a mood board A designer needs to find 10 public domain images of 19th-century French landscapes. They ask the agent to find them via search_objects and get the image URLs. ### Gathering data for a thesis An art historian needs the dimensions and materials for 50 different Egyptian artifacts. The agent uses get_object to pull this data into a list. ### Filtering by department A student wants to see what's in the American Wing. They use list_departments to find the ID and then search_objects to see the highlights. ### Checking specific object details A curator wants to know the date and medium of a specific piece. They ask the agent to fetch the record using get_object. ## Benefits - Stop manual copy-pasting by using get_object to pull all artwork metadata into your notes instantly. - Find visual inspiration faster by using search_objects to filter by specific historical periods or mediums. - Narrow your research scope quickly by using list_departments to see exactly how the museum categorizes its collection. - Get accurate dimensions and materials for any piece using get_object to ensure your project data is precise. - Keep your data current by using list_objects to stay in sync with the museum's latest digital archive updates. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get direct access to the Met's collection data within your AI chat. 1. Subscribe to the Met Museum MCP on Vinkius. 2. Enter your API identifier or use 'PUBLIC'. 3. Ask your AI client to find art or pull metadata. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use the Met Museum MCP for school projects?** Yes, it's perfect for students who need to quickly find primary source materials and metadata for art history research. **Does the Met Museum MCP include high-res images?** Yes, it can retrieve high-resolution URLs for objects that have public domain images available. **Can I search for specific artists with the Met Museum MCP?** You can search for any artist, culture, or geographic location to see what's in the collection. **How does the Met Museum MCP help with data analysis?** It lets you pull metadata for thousands of items, making it easier to analyze collection trends across different eras. **Is the Met Museum MCP good for finding public domain art?** Yes, it's specifically designed to help you identify and retrieve public domain images for your projects. **Does the Met Museum MCP show museum departments?** Yes, it can list all 19 museum departments to help you narrow down your search to specific areas. **How can I search for artworks by a specific artist that have images available?** You can use the `search_objects` tool. Set the `q` parameter to the artist's name and set `hasImages` to `true`. This will return a list of Object IDs matching those criteria. **Can I get the full historical record and image URL for a specific piece of art?** Yes! Use the `get_object` tool with the specific `objectID`. It returns detailed metadata including the artist, medium, dimensions, and `primaryImage` or `additionalImages` URLs. **How do I find out which departments exist in the Met Museum?** Use the `list_departments` tool. It will provide a complete list of all valid departments along with their unique `departmentId`, which you can then use to filter your searches.