Two people look over The Charles Engelhard Court at The Met.

Date Night at The Met

Fridays and Saturdays
5:00–9:00 pm

Have a night out at The Met! Every week we stay open late for Date Night. Stroll through the galleries, enjoy live music, take part in fun activities, and enjoy two-for-one drink specials from one of our cafes.

Whether you're bringing a date, a friend, or coming solo, The Met is your perfect night out every Friday and Saturday.

All events are free with Museum admission, which is always pay-what-you-wish for New Yorkers.

People clink glasses at The Met's Great Hall Balcony Cafe

Make your night even more memorable with drink specials and snacks at
The Great Hall Balcony Cafe, The Petrie Court Cafe, and The American Wing Cafe.

A group of musicians performing together at The Met.

MetLiveArts presents an array of live music performances featuring a rotation of NYC's finest musicians in collaboration with the groundbreaking string quartet ETHEL.

Installation view of Divine Egypt , on view Oct ober 12, 2025 – Jan uary 19, 2026 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo by Anna - Marie Kellen , Courtesy of The Me

Step into the world of the gods in Divine Egypt, discover the boundary-breaking work of a visionary artist in Man Ray: When Objects Dream, and so much more. Explore our exhibition calendar to learn more about what to see at the Museum.

People explore The Temple of Dendur at The Met.

Step into an Egyptian temple from 15 BC, explore Van Gogh’s iconic self-portrait, and stroll through the largest collection of Vermeers in the world.