metmuseum-mcp
The Met Museum MCP Server allows AI interactions with The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, enabling features like listing departments, searching for art objects, and retrieving detailed information about specific works. It uses natural language processing to facilitate access and integration into platforms like Claude Desktop and LibreChat.
Met Museum MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection through natural language interactions.
Features
- List Departments: Lists all valid departments at The Met.
- Search Museum Objects: Allows searching for objects in The Met based on specified inputs.
- Get Museum Objects: Fetches a specific object from The Met with open access data, including images if available.
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add configuration in claude_desktop_config.json to connect.
Usage with LibreChat
Add configuration in librechat.yaml to enable this server.
Example queries
- Show paintings from the Asian Art department.
- Find the painting titled "Corridor in the Asylum".
- Search for art featuring "cats".
Contributing
Contributions via Pull Requests are welcome.
License
Licensed under the MIT License.
Disclaimer
Not officially associated with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.