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Architect Breaks Down The Design Of 4 Iconic NYC Museums | Architectural Digest

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  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

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  • @norwaytoday
    @norwaytoday 2 years ago +499

    Could you do performing arts spaces like theatres? As a theatre professional and architecture enthusiast, it would be a great concept :)

    • @allyh1326
      @allyh1326 2 years ago +5

      Great idea!

    • @jenniferadams7582
      @jenniferadams7582 2 years ago +1

      There is a video on this channel (not Wyetzner tho) breaking down Disney Concert Hall. I liked it.

    • @DJmallninja
      @DJmallninja 10 months ago +1

      what a fantastic idea

  • @laurenm.6579
    @laurenm.6579 2 years ago +534

    I would love to see a video breaking down other museums in NYC (Natural History Museum, 9/11 memorial, etc)!

    • @2002yannick1
      @2002yannick1 2 years ago +5

      YESSSSSS, part two is needed!

    • @jjustj145
      @jjustj145 2 years ago +5

      Agreed! + a Part 3 & 4
      ... And preferably with Wyetzner 🙏

    • @chenalindelossantos967
      @chenalindelossantos967 2 years ago

      NMH!!!! now i wanna visit NY for these museums and central park!

    • @francescadorwart1089
      @francescadorwart1089 2 years ago +6

      The Cloisters! (It has such an interesting and unique history!)

    • @catkajary4415
      @catkajary4415 2 years ago +1

      @jjustj145 Yes, 100% has to be Wyetner. I really think he needs his own RUclips channel already!

  • @ThreeRunHomer
    @ThreeRunHomer 2 years ago +148

    I went to a Christmas concert in the Guggenheim once. Singers and musicians were spread out around the interior spiral, and the spectators filled in around them. Beautiful experience.

  • @wingshad0w00982
    @wingshad0w00982 2 years ago +222

    The met is ridiculous. I love it. I’ve been eight or nine times and even discounting changing exhibits I keep finding new things every time I go

    • @Elitist20
      @Elitist20 2 years ago +4

      Many years ago I visited the Met twice - once briefly to get a sense of it, then a few days later I spent all day there!

    • @RingoLoadagain
      @RingoLoadagain 2 years ago +9

      I've probably been there 200 times and I still love it and could spend all day there.

    • @emgregory528
      @emgregory528 Year ago +1

      It's amazing

  • @cave_hag
    @cave_hag 2 years ago +210

    I could watch this legend breaking down NYC architecture all day. Truly get excited seeing new ones pop up.
    Would love to see some on Boston's architecture too.

    • @johnsmith1474
      @johnsmith1474 11 months ago

      If he's a legend it's for being so average an explainer of these buildings.

  • @nik257
    @nik257 2 years ago +65

    Absolutely love his passion for architecture!

    • @daveotuwa5596
      @daveotuwa5596 3 months ago +1

      Architecture was my 1️⃣st majour amid my college days. I sucked at the draftin' course, for I got a bad average grade to get a few credits. I'd been switchin' majourz several times, for I couldn't attain my final plan for the career.

  • @mind-of-neo
    @mind-of-neo 2 years ago +69

    To be able to explore all of manhattan and all its massive museums would be such a dream come true for me

    • @avsystem3142
      @avsystem3142 2 years ago +13

      Based on my own experience you should probably plan on multiple visits to NYC to accomplish that goal.

    • @franzm4945
      @franzm4945 2 years ago +8

      Did that during my 1-week trip to NYC and omg it’s still not enough 😂😂😂

    • @dekexz19
      @dekexz19 2 years ago +3

      You’ll do it friend

    • @Gertyutz
      @Gertyutz 2 years ago +1

      WNYC, our local NPR station, has just counted 180 museums, although not all are as grand. Have fun!

    • @Isaactorres60
      @Isaactorres60 Year ago

      I live in Manhattan and it's ok to visit, not to live.

  • @sixichen4587
    @sixichen4587 2 years ago +26

    I love that all the essential materials and components are labeled in the video, much easier for non-architects to understand.

  • @christinaaruffo9534
    @christinaaruffo9534 2 years ago +21

    I would love to see a breakdown of different international airports

  • @rodrigoalvesvieira
    @rodrigoalvesvieira 2 years ago +21

    Always great when there's a new NYC architecture and hishory video by Mr. Wyetzner!

  • @kimberleestern
    @kimberleestern 2 years ago +16

    This was fantastic! Please do this in Paris

  • @JStratfordFilms
    @JStratfordFilms 2 years ago +9

    I love this guy, always so articulate and a great teacher

  • @kendoll8447
    @kendoll8447 2 years ago +14

    I absolutely LOVE your talks about architecture! Please keep them coming 👋

  • @jumbo1701
    @jumbo1701 2 years ago +22

    I love this video! Thanks AD!
    I loved the Met part- I visited recently and it was wildly interesting.
    I would LOVE to see a video on the cloisters- it was my favorite part of the entire Met system. Thank you AD and Mr. Wyetzner. :)

  • @samtron9765
    @samtron9765 2 years ago +8

    I'd love to see a breakdown of museums in Toronto, like the ROM and AGO.

  • @Jim58223
    @Jim58223 2 years ago +7

    Do the ROM next please. Thanks.

  • @AlexanderORiordan
    @AlexanderORiordan Year ago +2

    This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @WilliamHanway
    @WilliamHanway 2 years ago +9

    Fantastic review of some of the best buildings in NYC. Many thanks for the informative video. Mr. Wyetzner is a star.

  • @steini6771
    @steini6771 2 years ago +9

    Another fab video Sir. Thank you and all others involved in making these outstanding vids.

  • @Geeman002
    @Geeman002 2 years ago +8

    I love your videos, I don’t know much about architecture but I do love the beautiful buildings, especially in NYC, and I love the way you teach me about them.

  • @TimothyRobert93
    @TimothyRobert93 2 years ago +10

    Brilliant video as always. Loved this, and made me desire to move to NYC even more.

  • @hollywalters318
    @hollywalters318 2 years ago +6

    Thanks so much for your videos!

  • @edramirez1240
    @edramirez1240 2 years ago +7

    I would like to see the Brooklyn Museum, the Asia Society, the NY Historical Society, the Museum of the City of NY, the Louis Armstrong Center, and the Bronx Museum of the Arts.

  • @learnenglishwithdayamudra

    So interesting! I love your videos. I'd love a similar video about the museums of San Francisco.

  • @tarynstroop8740
    @tarynstroop8740 2 years ago +1

    I love all the architecture tours in NYC! More please!!!

  • @mdhh7859
    @mdhh7859 2 years ago +5

    I love these
    So interesting always ❤❤❤
    Thank you 🙏

  • @heidifluteatl
    @heidifluteatl 10 months ago

    I love these architectural digest videos. The magazine seems to highlight the interior decorating for the most part. I love that these videos focus on the actual architecture. Thanks so much.

  • @LSTEdD1
    @LSTEdD1 2 years ago +3

    As I am sure you know Hunt designed The Breakers in Newport as well.

  • @ezy.doesit
    @ezy.doesit 2 years ago +1

    i could watch these videos every single day! thank you

  • @Vikram_l
    @Vikram_l 2 years ago +1

    I just cant wait for the next episode. They dont seem to be coming fast enough. But i do understand that quality takes time.

  • @PistachioDean
    @PistachioDean 2 years ago +8

    Maybe a break down of Parisian or Tokyo museums? The Musée d’Orsay museum is in this beautiful beaux arts building that was originally a railway station. In Tokyo, the Tokyo National Museum or the Edo-Tokyo museums for instance.

  • @jacobbwalters8133
    @jacobbwalters8133 2 years ago +5

    Chicago Museums next?

  • @joanberri9450
    @joanberri9450 Year ago

    Love this series on architecture and ESPECIALLY on Art Museums. Yes!

  • @miriamrenz9009
    @miriamrenz9009 2 years ago +1

    The Tenement Museum would be really interesting! And the Cloisters!

  • @minneapaulis
    @minneapaulis 2 years ago +1

    This was amazing! Broadway theaters next

  • @lorentzpebenito5685
    @lorentzpebenito5685 6 months ago

    You mein freund, are a gift as is your subject matter! Thank you!

  • @planecrashcorner7283
    @planecrashcorner7283 2 years ago +4

    More San Francisco content please!!

  • @marcellusdiocletian2487

    I've been to the met museum once and I really need to go back it is quite a lot to see

  • @LSTEdD1
    @LSTEdD1 2 years ago +3

    By the way - these videos are wonderful!!

  • @j.mieses8139
    @j.mieses8139 2 years ago +1

    This was very well explained. Thank you!

  • @lisaprendergast9716
    @lisaprendergast9716 8 months ago

    Your videos are all so very exceptional and interesting. Your narration is really wonderful.

  • @k.v.2049
    @k.v.2049 3 months ago

    what I'm really missing in this video is a floor plan of the met to keep track where what expantion is

  • @michaelhockus8208
    @michaelhockus8208 2 years ago

    fantastic! thanks for this great video. I love seeing the photographs of the park in its infancy.

  • @JaymeeKay
    @JaymeeKay Year ago

    This should be a mandatory watch. ❤❤❤

  • @brihow24
    @brihow24 2 years ago +1

    Please do a video on Broadway theaters!

  • @seltzman
    @seltzman 2 years ago +34

    We love this concept and Mr. Wyetzner. Please do continue and flood us with tihs content

  • @DeborahWhite-v1t
    @DeborahWhite-v1t 2 years ago

    Fantastic! Best buildings in NYC. Big thanks for the video

  • @RafiqMohamad
    @RafiqMohamad 2 years ago +1

    Would love to see the architectural breakdown of Berlin’s Museum Island. Especially Neues Museum.

  • @rmis32
    @rmis32 Year ago +1

    I'd like to an episode on the Brooklyn Museum.

  • @garricklp
    @garricklp 2 years ago +1

    Brooklyn Museum and the Noguchi please!

  • @rickkuny6591
    @rickkuny6591 2 years ago

    This is a brilliant and insightful commentary! Thank you for your time and energy, coming to New York!

  • @macavitythemysterycat
    @macavitythemysterycat 4 months ago

    Great examples of how to extend an existing building while preserving its architecture, instead of demolishing it.

  • @MS12-u5p
    @MS12-u5p Year ago

    The Met was my favorite place when I lived in NYC.

  • @marques9392
    @marques9392 2 years ago

    I love to see you breakdown the Cleveland museum of art

  • @gangsterbroccoli
    @gangsterbroccoli 2 years ago

    the Guggenheim spiral reminds me of the BMW museum in germany

  • @triconcert
    @triconcert 2 years ago

    Thanks for education and information!

  • @vincentraxe
    @vincentraxe 2 years ago +1

    Part 2 please!!!!

  • @1Grussus
    @1Grussus 2 years ago

    break down the albright knox gallery in buffalo with the new addition

  • @ekoller
    @ekoller 2 years ago

    Would love to learn about the ferry terminals

  • @jfox9126
    @jfox9126 Year ago

    I absolutely love these videos. The host is so engaging, and the visuals are great.

  • @jailenebaez
    @jailenebaez 10 months ago +1

    I’ve visited the museum over 10 times and just realized I haven’t seen the other 50% 😅

  • @Eli-cq8jq
    @Eli-cq8jq 2 years ago

    Play it Loud (Met - Oct 1, 2019). I shared the Central Park at The Official Sting. I like him.

  • @AdamMociak
    @AdamMociak 2 years ago

    Brilliant video as always. Loved this, and made me desire to move to NYC even more.

  • @jeffreyonemu1426
    @jeffreyonemu1426 2 years ago +9

    Alright! NYC content, I'm in.

  • @jesuispauvre4139
    @jesuispauvre4139 2 years ago

    I love those architecture video !!!

  • @ssolnick
    @ssolnick Year ago

    Fascinating!! How about the Isabella Stewart Gardner?

  • @hikaritanaka3988

    I would love to see a video on the Smithsonian museums in DC! I love these NYC videos a lot too though

  • @randyastle3301
    @randyastle3301 2 years ago +1

    Second comment to say I love revisiting all the buildings you review to see them afresh and understand them better. AND id love to see a video about all the grounds and the buildings (greenhouses etc.) at the city’s botanical gardens or even the five zoos.

  • @Emthe30something
    @Emthe30something 2 years ago +2

    Always love these

  • @itstonycia
    @itstonycia 2 years ago

    I’ve spent years in nyc and never been to any museum. I’m away now but after this video I want to go!!!!

  • @ellenhageman7380
    @ellenhageman7380 2 years ago +2

    Come to Los Angeles - LACMA under construction, the Getty off the 405 freeway and MOCA downtown.

  • @Lochsley
    @Lochsley Year ago

    I'd love to hear an architectural breakdown of the Mona Museum in Hobart, Tasmania

  • @authorless
    @authorless 2 years ago

    I really like the building the New Museum is in.

  • @DD-tq9zp
    @DD-tq9zp Year ago +2

    Sooo I didn’t realize how much I appreciate interesting architectural facts (Gothic Stan btw). We need more of these Mr. W!

  • @jonathaneffemey944
    @jonathaneffemey944 5 months ago

    thanks for postung

  • @Tru-Blu
    @Tru-Blu 2 years ago +3

    Maybe the Art Institute of Chicago?

  • @notyourturkey
    @notyourturkey Year ago

    What about doing one on the Morgan Library or the Cooper Hewitt? I love all of these videos!

  • @omanuelsa
    @omanuelsa 2 years ago

    thank you so much for this video!

  • @markr7083
    @markr7083 2 years ago

    These type of videos are awesome!

  • @andrewwadage
    @andrewwadage Year ago

    Thank you so much for this.

  • @scottwinn5043
    @scottwinn5043 2 years ago +1

    This was so cool!

  • @jeannesherwood4430
    @jeannesherwood4430 2 years ago +1

    Very interesting! I would love to learn more about the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin museum and especially the Barnes museum and it’s relocation!!!

  • @luyafemi
    @luyafemi 2 years ago

    Hello! I love this channel! Can you please do an episode on Guastavino?

  • @Hydrocarbonateable
    @Hydrocarbonateable 2 months ago

    I would really love to learn more about the many bulldings of the Natural History Museum and the Hayden Planetarium. The design of the spiraling space exhibit and the cool concave/ convex use of the planetarium dome itself is pretty nifty and worth a mention. But I'm also super curious about that insane mansion that makes up part of it?? I think there's lots to say on it. ❤

  • @patriciacashman5553
    @patriciacashman5553 2 years ago +3

    He’s wonderful!

  • @AndrewTaylor-r2z
    @AndrewTaylor-r2z 5 months ago

    Insanely talented creator.

  • @vincentgoupil180
    @vincentgoupil180 2 years ago

    hey Mikey,
    Granted you've pointed out the MOMA facade at 7:47 and the Met's blind windows please talk more about the *window* treatments between the 19th and 20th centuries using Guatam Shah's article "Comparing Windows of FLW, and LC Mies" (2013) on the blog 'Talk About Interior Design' as a reference point.
    For example, the Guggenheim's ribbon window is one long continuous spiral light to the sky.

  • @dhowe5180
    @dhowe5180 Year ago

    Wow, that was interesting. Very informative about design but presented in such a way that non-professionals could appreciate. I saw a kadinsky exhibit at Guggenheim and the spiral effect was useful in that works were presented chronologically

  • @contrnsmagnificndjoobngtaint

    Can you do a documentary on the infamous architect/designer Gerhardt Fjück ??

  • @mattbonanza9032
    @mattbonanza9032 2 years ago +1

    Aaaaaa...a bit of soul food 🥰

  • @gaborjurina2839
    @gaborjurina2839 2 years ago +9

    Love this channel, I learn something new every time. I would love to see you review the AGO and the ROM, both great buildings with additions by visionary contemporary architects.

    • @catkajary4415
      @catkajary4415 2 years ago

      Do you mean the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto?

  • @kengreenberg
    @kengreenberg Year ago

    Had a look at Dia Beacon on the Hudson?

  • @Kcoste08
    @Kcoste08 Year ago

    Come to Boston and visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum! Designed to evoke a 15C Venetian palazzo, the three gallery floors surround a central courtyard garden.

  • @stephenfaust8589
    @stephenfaust8589 2 years ago +2

    Please come to Philadelphia! I would love to see a similar compare/contrast between the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA), the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Barnes Foundation museum.

  • @nicolefaubert8147
    @nicolefaubert8147 2 years ago +5

    The Frick Madison is one of my favorite, I would really like to hear You talk about it. Love your passion.Merci

    • @kennethbarber438
      @kennethbarber438 2 years ago

      Frick's collection is temporarily in the Breuer building. He just talked about it.

  • @NicholeGreenNicholeGreen

    I love this series

  • @chloerainne8818
    @chloerainne8818 2 years ago

    Please do the Philadelphia art museum!

  • @katherineMontalto
    @katherineMontalto 2 years ago

    I'd love to know more about museums in other parts of the US and other parts of the world.

  • @zukonjs9421
    @zukonjs9421 Year ago

    it’s free for jersey and connecticut residents too (if you show ID) or if you’re a college student

  • @menaseven9093
    @menaseven9093 2 years ago

    This is an awesome video about New York museums, New Yorkers like their art. I like the Metropolitain Museum, the museum of modern art and the Whitney museum..