Events at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (all upcoming events)

Arms and Armor

Guided Tour

This tour introduces some of the treasures on display in the galleries of the Arms and Armor Department dating from the early Middle Ages through the nineteenth century and coming from Europe, America, the Middle East, China, and Japan.

Sunday, June 2, 2013, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Free with Museum admission

Arms and Armor

Guided Tour

Saturday, June 8, 2013, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Free with Museum admission

Celebrate and Create! Knights (Ages 11–14)

Teen Program

Charge to the Museum to decode heraldic symbols, learn about European sport and parade armor, and create your own masterpiece.

Saturday, June 15, 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Free, but registration is requested

Capturing Reflections

Drop-in Drawing

Draw inspiration from original works of art. Join talented art instructors in the galleries for informal sketching fun.

Friday, June 21, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Free with Museum admission

Armed for Battle? Dressed to Kill? Design and Decoration in Arms and Armor

The Observant Eye

Gather with other college and graduate students and curiously minded young adults, and engage in deep discussion and close observation in the galleries.

Friday, July 12, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Free with Museum admission, but registration is required

Celebrating 100 Years of Arms and Armor: Japanese Armor

Gallery Talk

Learn about the construction, use, and spectacular design of the Japanese sword.

Friday, August 23, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Free with Museum admission

Celebrating 100 Years of Arms and Armor: Japanese Armor

Gallery Talk

Learn about the construction, use, and spectacular design of the Japanese sword.

Wednesday, August 28, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Free with Museum admission

Celebrating 100 Years of Arms and Armor: Japanese Armor

Gallery Talk

Learn about the construction, use, and spectacular design of the Japanese sword.

Saturday, August 31, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Free with Museum admission