Met Museum Connector for AI agents.

Q: How can I search for artworks by a specific artist that have images available?

You can use the searchobjects 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.

Q: Can I get the full historical record and image URL for a specific piece of art?

Yes! Use the getobject tool with the specific objectID. It returns detailed metadata including the artist, medium, dimensions, and primaryImage or additionalImages URLs.

4 live capabilities

Access the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection for art history research and creative inspiration.

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Why people use Met Museum

Met Museum Art History Research Pain

With this Connector, you just ask your AI client to find the data for you. It pulls the records directly from the Met's collection into your chat, saving you hours of manual labor.

What Vinkius changes

You get direct access to the Met's collection data within your AI chat.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Finding inspiration for a mood board

A designer needs to find 10 public domain images of 19th-century French landscapes.
Real-world use case 02

Gathering data for a thesis

An art historian needs the dimensions and materials for 50 different Egyptian artifacts.
Real-world use case 03

Filtering by department

A student wants to see what's in the American Wing.

Complete set · 4capabilities

The complete Met Museum capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Met Museum.

Capability set01 / 01

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Met Museum.

01 Capability
List objects
Get a list of all valid Object IDs in the Met collection. This helps you see the full scope of available items.
02 Capability
Search objects
Search for objects that match a specific query. Use this to find pieces by artist, culture, or medium.
03 Capability
List departments
List all 19 museum departments. This is perfect for narrowing your search to a specific area like Egyptian Art.
04 Capability
Get object
Get a detailed record for a specific object. It returns the title, date, materials, and image URLs.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Met Museum to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Met Museum from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HjqHESaiLFVMldkDXzJ9RBEYocbewdLUJLPlFCFJ/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it Met Museum, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Met Museum for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HjqHESaiLFVMldkDXzJ9RBEYocbewdLUJLPlFCFJ/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Met Museum URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Met Museum in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "met-museum": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HjqHESaiLFVMldkDXzJ9RBEYocbewdLUJLPlFCFJ/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using Met Museum

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Met Museum, help me...". 4 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "met-museum": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HjqHESaiLFVMldkDXzJ9RBEYocbewdLUJLPlFCFJ/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using Met Museum

Ask Copilot: "Using Met Museum, help me...". 4 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "met-museum": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HjqHESaiLFVMldkDXzJ9RBEYocbewdLUJLPlFCFJ/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using Met Museum

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Met Museum, help me...". 4 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "met-museum": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HjqHESaiLFVMldkDXzJ9RBEYocbewdLUJLPlFCFJ/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using Met Museum

Ask Cline: "Using Met Museum, help me...". 4 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add met-museum --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HjqHESaiLFVMldkDXzJ9RBEYocbewdLUJLPlFCFJ/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using Met Museum

Ask Claude: "Using Met Museum, show me...". 4 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Met Museum can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for art historians, museum curators, and creative designers who need to reference historical artifacts without the friction of manual searching.

Art Historian

Uses the Connector to pull primary source metadata and dates for academic papers without leaving their chat interface.

Creative Director

Searches for public domain visual inspiration and historical imagery to build out high-quality mood boards.

Data Scientist

Analyzes collection trends and metadata across different cultures and eras to identify historical patterns.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 6 capabilities

Harvard Art Museums

Search museum collections. audit art objects, artists, and exhibitions via AI.

View Connector

02 9 capabilities

Cleveland Museum of Art

Explore the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. search artworks, creators, and exhibitions via Open Access API.

View Connector

03 8 capabilities

The Met Museum

Explore 470,000+ artworks from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. search by artist, title, culture, date and department.

View Connector

04 22 capabilities

Cooper Hewitt

Access the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum collection. search objects, explore exhibitions, and retrieve detailed metadata about design history.

View Connector

05 8 capabilities

Rijksmuseum

Explore the Rijksmuseum's world-class art collection and research library. Search for masterpieces, access high-resolution image metadata via IIIF, and query linked open data.

View Connector

06 8 capabilities

Artsy

Global art database. search artists, artworks, and shows via AI.

View Connector

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Met Museum connected.

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Before you connect

Questions about Met Museum.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

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 capability. 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 capability 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 capability. It will provide a complete list of all valid departments along with their unique departmentId, which you can then use to filter your searches.

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Met Museum Art History Research Pain

You get direct access to the Met's collection data within your AI chat.

Finding inspiration for a mood board

Gathering data for a thesis

Filtering by department

List objects

Search objects

List departments

Get object

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Met Museum

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Met Museum

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Met Museum

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Met Museum

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Met Museum

Art Historian

Creative Director

Data Scientist

Harvard Art Museums

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Met Museum

Cooper Hewitt

Rijksmuseum

Artsy

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