One of my favorite days this semester was the class trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It was a long drive to get there, especially since I had to walk to Penn Station, but it was a beautiful day so I couldn't really complain. Plus it was worth it because I love museums. The Met is absolutely beautiful, inside and out. I couldn't believe how big it was and how many galleries there were actually. I can't wait to go back and see them all! Our trip focused mainly on Greek and Roman art and I found it really interesting. There was so much to see that I didn't know where to start. I was amazed by all the pieces and the fascinating stories behind them. The two pieces that piqued my interest the most were the marble sarcophagus depicting the myth of Selene and Endymion and the bronze Etruscan chariot. The sarcophagus was displayed in gallery 162, which was my favorite gallery. All the sculptures in this gallery were Roman, but based on Greek or Hellenistic characters or myths. This particular sarcophagus, according to the description, was dedicated to a woman named Arria who died when she was fifty years old. It was made around the beginning of the 3rd century AD and was discovered in Ostia, Italy, in 1825. It was well made and finely detailed, which is one of the main reasons I loved it so much. Also, the myth of Selene and Endymion is one of my favorites. Selene was the titan goddess of the moon. According to Hesiod's Theogony, Theia gave birth to her together with Helios, Eos and Dawn. She fell in love with Endymion, who was a beautiful young shepherd. She wanted him to live forever and never leave her, but then she realized that he could not be created... middle of paper... Oman Gallery. Overall, my experience at the Metropolitan Museum of Art was pretty surprising. I got to see beautiful art, learn many new things, and spend the day with friends in beautiful New York City. I'm so glad I took the mythology class this semester because I wouldn't have had the opportunity to go otherwise. I hope to be able to go back in the near future and expand my horizons to other museums too! Works cited "Sarcophagus of Endymion [Roman]" (47.100.4) in the Heilbrunn art history chronology. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art. nd Web. March 24, 2014. “Bronze chariot inlaid with ivory.” The Metropolitan Museum of Art, n.d. Web. March 24, 2014. Atsma, Aaron J. “SELENE: Greek Goddess of the Moon.” The Theoi and Web project. March 23, 2014. Vogel, Carol. “A more precise version of your chariot awaits.” The New York Times, March 28, 2007. Web. March 24. 2014.