The Libertonian

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The frontal facade of the Libertonian Museum.

The Libertonian is a museum in Grand Theft Auto IV based on the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Description

The museum is located on the eastern edge of Middle Park (similar to the Met's location in Central Park), fronting Columbus Avenue and Middle Park East, Algonquin, Liberty City. At the time of the game's setting, the musuem is under renovation and is closed to the general public. It features various pieces of historic exhibits (some of which are yet to be unpacked or are covered), as well as skeletons of three dinosaurs in the main lobby.

At any time, the player may gain access into the building through a side door on the southern side of the museum, through a path that leads to the museum floor. The lobby and the mezzanine, and loading backrooms are the only areas inside the museum that are accessible, but the player may also reach the rooftop of the museum on foot via a series of scaffolding outside the museum, on the west side of the building. As the museum is closed to the public, the front doors are locked.

Mission appearances

Main articles: Museum Piece, Collector's Item, and Not So Fast

The location is used in "Museum Piece", "Collector's Item" and "Not So Fast", where Niko Bellic and Johnny Klebitz meet Isaac Roth and his associates in a diamond deal on the second floor. However, Luis Lopez opens fire on the diamond deal ensuing a chaotic escape for the dealers.

Grand Theft Auto IV

Niko Bellic drives to the museum, meeting Johnny Klebitz at the side, then they both head in. After the deal is ambushed Niko shoots his way out, killing Ancelotti goons before escaping.

The Lost and Damned

Johnny Klebitz drives to the museum, he waits at the side for Niko Bellic, the two head in. After the deal is ambushed Johnny takes the 2 million in cash, betraying Ray Boccino, he kills Boccino's goons and escapes.

The Ballad of Gay Tony

Luis Lopez arrives via Buzzard, landing on the roof, he scopes out the deal, and then attacks. He steals the diamonds off of Issac Roth, then escaps with the Buzzard before taking out pursuing police helipcopters in the air.

Gallery

• The lobby and mezzanine of the museum, partially modeled after the Met's grand entrance hall.

  The lobby and mezzanine of the museum, partially modeled after the Met's grand entrance hall.

• The Libertonian as seen from the Middle Park side.

  The Libertonian as seen from the Middle Park side.

External link

Video showcasing "Impossible Trinity".