India, May 2 -- Whether it is the annual MET Gala organised by fashion stalwart Anna Wintour, the museum's cameos in acclaimed TV shows (Project Runway, 2004 and Gossip Girl, 2007-2012), or the fact that it's the holy grail for students of art and history, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has seamlessly percolated bucket-lists of individuals from all walks of life. And even if you've only just heard about it, we're here to convince you why the expansive Metropolitan Museum deserves to be on your New York itinerary.

From prolific works by the French Impressionists to the well-represented European sculptures, here's everything you need to know about the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

A Parisian dream: Brief history of The Met

The Metropolitan...