How Did They Do That?

Peek at technique—through handling tools and materials—and learn how works of art were created. Each afternoon program is divided into thirty-minute sessions. Open to visitors of all ages.

All How Did They Do That? programs are free with Museum admission, and do not require tickets or reservations unless otherwise noted. For information about group visits, see Group Visits.

Upcoming How Did They Do That?

  • How Did They Do That?

    Mesopotamian Writing

    Saturday, July 13, 1:00–1:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Mesopotamian Writing

    Saturday, July 13, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Mesopotamian Writing

    Saturday, July 13, 2:00–2:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Mesopotamian Writing

    Saturday, July 13, 2:30–3:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Mesopotamian Writing

    Saturday, July 13, 3:00–3:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Mesopotamian Writing

    Saturday, July 13, 3:30–4:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Mesopotamian Writing

    Sunday, July 14, 1:00–1:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Mesopotamian Writing

    Sunday, July 14, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Mesopotamian Writing

    Sunday, July 14, 2:00–2:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Mesopotamian Writing

    Sunday, July 14, 2:30–3:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Mesopotamian Writing

    Sunday, July 14, 3:00–3:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Mesopotamian Writing

    Sunday, July 14, 3:30–4:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

Friday Evening Gallery Events

Bring your friends and chart your own course through the galleries as you participate in activities that connect you with works of art.

William Hogarth  (British, 1697–1764) | Scholars at a Lecture (detail), January 1736 | 91.1.35

The Museum offers lectures and panels in conjunction with special exhibitions, the permanent collection, and other related topics.

Garden Tour at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens

Enjoy collection highlight tours, garden tours, gallery talks, and other programs at The Cloisters museum and gardens, the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in northern Manhattan devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe.