Museum Drift
BetaDrift through masterworks
Browse 400,000+ public domain artworks from The Metropolitan Museum of Art — free, no account needed
Second Monitor
Let art drift past while you work. A living gallery on your desk — ambient art on autopilot.
The Met Collection
Over 400,000 public domain works — paintings, sculpture, drawings, arms, ceramics, and more.
Curated by Department
Drift through European Paintings, Egyptian Art, Asian Art, Arms & Armor, and more — or let randomness guide you.
Explore by Department
The Met's collection spans 5,000 years of art and culture. Choose a department to drift through, or start with a random mix.
European Paintings
Rembrandt, Vermeer, El Greco — 500 years of Western masters
Egyptian Art
Pharaohs, papyri, and artifacts spanning 3,000 years of dynastic history
Greek & Roman Art
Marble sculpture, painted vases, and bronze figures from antiquity
Asian Art
Japanese woodblock prints, Chinese porcelain, Buddhist sculpture
Medieval Art
Illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, and Byzantine treasures
Arms & Armor
Tournament armor, ceremonial swords, and warrior regalia
Drawings & Prints
Master drawings, engravings, and prints from Dürer to Goya
American Art
Hudson River School landscapes, portraits, and American masters
What is Museum Drift?
Museum Drift is a free, no-account-required art viewer that lets you explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art's open access collection. Set it on your second monitor as ambient art, use it to learn art history, or simply discover something beautiful. Every artwork is public domain — licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal.
Pause whenever you like, adjust the speed, filter by department, and let centuries of human creativity flow past you. Unlike traditional museum websites, Museum Drift is designed for continuous, passive discovery — an endless gallery you never have to navigate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Museum Drift free to use?
Yes. Museum Drift is completely free and requires no account or sign-up. All artwork is public domain (CC0 1.0 Universal) from The Met's Open Access collection.
How many artworks are available?
Over 400,000 public domain works from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, spanning 5,000 years of art history across dozens of cultures and civilizations.
Can I use this as an ambient art display on my second monitor?
Absolutely — that's one of the primary use cases. Switch to Ambient mode (slower, larger image display) and place it on a second monitor. Museum Drift will cycle through masterworks automatically.
Which departments are available?
European Paintings, Egyptian Art, Greek & Roman Art, Asian Art, Medieval Art, Arms & Armor, Drawings & Prints, American Art, and a random mix across all departments.