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Start with a department chooser, then let visitors explore collection objects.
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Open Access images are identified by public-domain status. Confirm the record’s rights before displaying or distributing its images.
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Start with this documented example. Replace credential placeholders with your own test credentials. Browser execution depends on the provider’s CORS policy.
curl --request GET 'https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/public/collection/v1/departments'Practical questions
What can I build with The Met Collection?+
Start with a department chooser, then let visitors explore collection objects.
Does The Met Collection need authentication?+
The reviewed example is listed as “No key”. Open Access images are identified by public-domain status. Confirm the record’s rights before displaying or distributing its images.
Can I call The Met Collection from a browser?+
Browser access depends on the provider’s CORS policy for your origin, method, and headers. The playground makes a direct request and cannot bypass those restrictions.
Sources & confidence
Provider documentation was reviewed on 16 September 2026. This is not a live availability test or an endorsement.
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