The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has been named as one of the best museums in the world by one writer.

Jonathan James of the Guardian said it has an "encyclopaedic range" of items and exhibits, covering subjects as diverse as Jackson Pollock and medieval weaponry.

He added that the institution is also situated in a great setting close to Central Park, making it perhaps the perfect place to visit for people staying at the Millennium UN Plaza Hotel New York.

"It's a combination of architecture, its Central Park setting and eccentric abundance that makes it so special," Mr James concluded.

For anyone heading to the Met soon, special exhibitions currently on show include a celebration of art from China's Ming dynasty and a collection of treasure from the National Museum in Kabul that was rediscovered when US troops freed it from Saddam Hussein.

The Met is situated at 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street.

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01/09/2009