Saturday, May 9
Weekend Member Mornings
Start your weekend at The Met! Members are invited to experience select exhibitions before public hours.
81st Street Studio Member Mornings
Family-level Members and above are invited to experience the 81st Street Studio before public hours.
Educator Workshop—Understanding an Old Master: New Ways to Teach Renaissance Art
Learn techniques for exploring art in The Met collection or exhibitions in your K–12 classrooms.
Timed-Ticketed Preview Days Costume Art
Saturday Stories and Glories: World Mythology (Ages 5–8)
Jump into stories, mythology, and folklore from around the globe during this interactive in-gallery program.
Drawing Adventures (Ages 5–8)
Experiment with drawing techniques! Learn about composition, color, texture, and materials.
Material Exploration (Ages 5–8)
Discover art in The Met Collection! Experiment with different materials and learn about art concepts.
Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters
Experience The Met Cloisters through creative drawing challenges in the galleries with expert teaching artists.
Open Studio—Japanese Ceramics
Explore materials and process through demonstrations, art-making activities, and conversations.
Saturday Sketching at The Met Fifth Avenue (Ages 12–18)
Sketch in the galleries from works of art with the guidance of an artist-instructor.
Drawing in the Galleries (Ages 9–12)
Build drawing skills, including observation, composition, perspective, and shading.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Member Tour
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, join us for Members-only tours exploring select works in the Met collection.
Date Night at The Met
Enjoy live music, drink specials, and 5,000 years of art.
Sunday, May 10
Weekend Member Mornings
Start your weekend at The Met! Members are invited to experience select exhibitions before public hours.
81st Street Studio Member Mornings
Family-level Members and above are invited to experience the 81st Street Studio before public hours.
Family Afternoon—Fun with Raphael!
Drop in for free, hands-on- family fun. Explore themes through art making and other activities.
Monday, May 11
Research Out Loud—What Makes a Painting? The Colorful, Complex, and Painted Surface
Get an inside look at the cutting-edge research conducted by Met fellows in Research Out Loud: Met Fellows Present.
Research Out Loud—Constructing the Panoramic View: A Conversation with An-My Lê
Join current Met fellows in the galleries for in-person talks, hands-on activities, and tours.
Research Out Loud—Tortoiseshell: Faux or Genuine?
Join current Met fellows in the galleries for in-person talks, hands-on activities, and tours.
Monday Painting Lab (Ages 5–8)
Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.