Did you know?

The expansive auditorium ceiling is entirely covered in 23 karat gold leaf-- applied one 2 1/2 inch square at a time.

To one side of the Met is a special door for the animals who need to enter or leave the building. It is referred to as the horse door, but donkeys, dogs and other four-legged stars use it as well. The door strategically connects the parking garage to the stage by just a very short hallway to avoid accidents.