Lectures

Free Lectures

The Museum regularly offers free lectures in conjunction with special exhibitions, the permanent collection, and other related topics. Presented by respected scholars and Museum staff in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium and in the Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education, these programs are free with Museum admission and do not require tickets or reservations. Selected lectures are available with real-time captioning. Search the calendar for upcoming free lectures. For more information, call 212-396-5460.

Subscription Lectures

Special ticketed lectures by Museum curators and distinguished experts on art, architecture, music, and history are presented at the Museum from September through June. Tickets may be purchased for individual lectures or for lecture series; ticket prices vary.

See Subscription Events for more information and to purchase tickets.

Sunday at the Met

The Sunday at the Met series in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium offers lectures, films, panel discussions, literary presentations, and musical performances centered around a special exhibition or art historical theme. These engaging and informative afternoons are free with Museum admission and do not require tickets or reservations unless otherwise noted. Selected programs are real-time captioned. Call 212-396-5460 or search the calendar for more information about upcoming Sunday at the Met programs.

Orientation Talks

Orientation talks presented by curators, art historians, and educators in the Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education provide an overview of select special exhibitions. These talks are free with Museum admission.

Search the calendar for upcoming orientation talks.

Symposia

Several times a year, the Museum presents ticketed symposia and colloquia in conjunction with special exhibitions or new installations. These programs, centered around specialized topics, bring together scholars from around the world to discuss new research in art, art history, and archaeology. Symposia are free and open to the public. Search the calendar for upcoming symposia.

At The Cloisters

Collection highlight tours, garden tours, gallery talks, and other programs are also presented regularly at The Cloisters, the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe.

Search the calendar for upcoming programs at The Cloisters.

Plan Your Visit

Museum Hours
Monday: Closed (Except Met Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

See Plan Your Visit for more information, including directions.

Stay Informed

The Education e-newsletter lets you know about upcoming programs, classes, and other events offered at the Museum.