The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located at 5th Avenue and 82nd Street in Manhattan on a stretch of manicured urban street aptly named “Museum Mile.” As you approach your destination, take some time to marvel at the Met’s striking façade and famous stairs that lead up to its entrance. These steps commonly feature in photoshoots during the Met Gala Ball, an annual event attracting celebrities and art connoisseurs worldwide. What other stories lay hidden behind this mesmerising building?