The Met Releases High-Def 3D Scans of 140 Famous Art Objects

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callumprentice today at 5:58 PM
Trivial to see the raw GLB files in a Viewer that gives you a bit more control.

https://github.khronos.org/glTF-Sample-Viewer-Release/?model...

Stevvo today at 5:14 PM
The original article is https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/03/metropolitan-museum-o... Not sure why that is not linked, instead we have an AI generated SEO spam page.
jandrese today at 4:24 PM
It's kind of annoying that the 3D viewer on their website keep you a respectful distance away from the object like you might try to touch it if you got too close.
IAmNotACellist today at 6:34 PM
Here's a little script to download all the publicly available scans (135) as GLBs and stick the metadata in a JSON. The scans are all CC0 (public domain)

https://github.com/InconsolableCellist/met_scans

danielvaughn today at 5:34 PM
Glad this was one of the objects captured, it's absolutely stunning to see in person: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/24671

I wish they had captured one of their Faberge eggs; those are almost more impressive.

mturilin today at 8:35 PM
How easy is it to 3D print them?
minihoster today at 4:27 PM
Anyone know how the material roughness/metallic is captured? For instance here https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/253348. I've only seen basic albedo for 3D scans before. Maybe it's just hand-authored.
Eduard today at 7:30 PM
> high-def 3D scans

maybe 15, 20 years ago. I especially found the glossy shader goofy. No authentic replication, more 2000s gaming vibes. they should use gaussian splatting instead

jonhohle today at 4:29 PM
> Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

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> To request images under copyright and other restrictions, …

If these are available as public domain with unrestricted use without fee, what is the use case for requesting a version under copyright with restrictions?

teachrdan today at 5:26 PM
Any recommendations for art objects worth 3D printing at home? Bonus points if it would appeal to a grade schooler.
xattt today at 4:11 PM
I see the “spinning” view in browser, but I don’t see an option to download the STLs.

Edit: It appears the usdz AR file can be converted to obj/stl files.

beckerdo today at 6:54 PM
Absolutely beautiful scans. Thanks Met. Wonderful art that brightened my day.
infocollector today at 4:42 PM
Does anyone know where the STL/OBJ files for the 3d models are at?
bilsbie today at 5:43 PM
I wanted to try printing one but so far all of them seem like they’d be kind of disturbing to display in my house.
utopiah today at 4:34 PM
Great use of WebXR.

Works well both on the Vision Pro (USDz format) and Meta Quest (glTF binary format).

That being said without the right mediation, without some context... unless you already are an expert in the domain what's the point?

themarogee today at 7:10 PM
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