The Metropolitan Museum of Art is held a ground breaking ceremony today to launch the renovations on its Fifth Avenue entrance.  The new design will feature new fountains alongside the building and additional trees for shade.  “We wanted to bring in more trees, more shade, and plantings, so that it’s a more friendly place for our visitors.” Says Museum Director and CEO Thomas Campbell.

Read more via NY1

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