The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Today: Saturday July 31, 2010

Summer Intern Special Topic Tour—Healers, Helpers, and Cult Heroes Join one of our talented summer interns for a special topic tour, which focuses on a specific theme relating to the diverse collections of the Metropolitan Museum. Explores the importance of saints in medieval Christian belief and practice as exemplified through religious art, including sculpture, stained glass, relics, and reliquaries. Julie Constantine Free with Museum admission 10:15 a.m., Tours Sign, Great Hall
Mantegna to Veronese: Renaissance Painting in Verona A look at a century of painting in Verona; from Andrea Mantegna's works and the local schools influenced by his legacy to the birth of a new language by Paolo Veronese. Furio Rinaldi Free with Museum admission 11:00 a.m., Tours Sign, Great Hall
Start with Art at the Met Sketch, explore, listen to stories, and discover the meaning of art! For families with children ages 3–7. Free with Museum admission 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education, ground floor
Art Trek Be an art explorer! Take a new voyage around the globe every time you visit the Met. For families with children ages 5–12. Free with Museum admission 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education, ground floor
El Primer Contacto con el Arte: Talleres Educativos para la Familia en Español—La familia Vengan con sus hijos (entre cuatro y diez años de edad) a nuestros talleres educativos. En las galerías charlaremos sobre diferentes temas, y los niños tendrán la oportunidad de aprender y divertirse haciendo dibujos y actividades didácticas. Nos reuniremos en Carson Family Hall en el Uris Center for Education. Para más información o reservar plaza, por favor llamen al 212–650–2833 o envíen un correo electrónico al: primercontacto@metmuseum.org. Consulten el programa de actividades en el calendario. Free with Museum admission 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education, ground floor
Summer Intern Highlight Tour Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour that highlights particular works in the Museum’s encyclopedic collection. Free with Museum admission 12:00 p.m., Tours Sign, Great Hall
Gallery Talks at The Cloisters—Color in Medieval Art: Materials and Meaning No reservations are necessary. Gallery space is limited; preorganized groups of ten or more cannot be accommodated. For information, call 212–650–2280. Emma Wegner, guest lecturer Free with Museum admission 12:00 p.m., The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
Garden Tours at The Cloisters Free with Museum admission 1:00 p.m., The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
La Experiencia Medieval: Talleres Educativos para la Familia en Español en Los Claustros—Una fiesta medieval Los niños (entre los cuatro y doce años de edad) y sus familias están invitados a participar en el taller educativo en español titulado La Experiencia Medieval en Los Claustros. El taller es de una hora de duración. Es gratis con la admission e incluye una visita guiada y la oportunidad de hacer un proyecto de arte. Nos reuniremos en la sala de recepción. Si desean obtener más información por favor llamen al 212–396–5314 o envíen un correo electrónico a la dirección: primercontacto@metmuseum.org. Madeline Díaz Free with Museum admission 1:00 p.m., Los Claustros
Summer Intern Special Topic Tour—Magical Substitution Join one of our talented summer interns for a special topic tour, which focuses on a specific theme relating to the diverse collections of the Metropolitan Museum. This exploration of the ritual use of tomb models to provide sustenance, comfort, and entertainment in the afterlife is illustrated through the parallel case studies of ancient Egypt and China. Zoe Saunders Free with Museum admission 1:30 p.m., Tours Sign, Great Hall
Gallery Talks at The Cloisters—Color in Medieval Art: Materials and Meaning No reservations are necessary. Gallery space is limited; preorganized groups of ten or more cannot be accommodated. For information, call 212–650–2280. Emma Wegner, guest lecturer Free with Museum admission 2:00 p.m., The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
Start with Art at the Met Sketch, explore, listen to stories, and discover the meaning of art! For families with children ages 3–7. Free with Museum admission 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m., Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education, ground floor
Art Trek Be an art explorer! Take a new voyage around the globe every time you visit the Met. For families with children ages 5–12. Free with Museum admission 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m., Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education, ground floor
Summer Intern Highlight Tour Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour that highlights particular works in the Museum’s encyclopedic collection. Free with Museum admission 3:15 p.m., Tours Sign, Great Hall
Reading Assyrian Reliefs Examines the symbolism, iconography, and relationship between text and image in the palace reliefs of Ashurnasirpal II, and explains Assryrian visual conventions in terms of royal ideology and historical context. Anastasia Chaplygina Free with Museum admission 7:00 p.m., Tours Sign, Great Hall
Summer Intern Highlight Tour Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour that highlights particular works in the Museum’s encyclopedic collection. Free with Museum admission 7:15 p.m., Tours Sign, Great Hall
Please note that all of the events listed above are subject to change. For additional information, consult one of our staff members at an Information Desk upon arrival at the Museum. Events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise noted.