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Artwork of the Day

Knife with a Hand Holding an Orb
Date: probably 3rd century
Accession Number: 17.192.253

Of Note Missionaries Making Music: Building Mary Elizabeth Adams Brown's Collection

Posted on Monday, July 28, 2014, by Sally B. Brown

Guest author Sally Brown—the granddaughter of Mary Elizabeth Adams Brown—highlights the importance of her family's relationship with missionaries across the world in growing what was to become the Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments.

Now at the Met Event Highlights: July 28–31

Posted on Monday, July 28, 2014

The Museum offers hundreds of events and programs each month—including lectures, performances, tours, family activities, and more. The following listings are just a sample of our upcoming programs.

Teen Blog Interviewing Sculptures at the Met