Guided Tour

Arts of Japan

Tuesday, May 14, 1:15–2:15 p.m.

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The collection of Asian art at the Metropolitan is the largest and most comprehensive in the West. This tour presents an introduction to the Museum's full range of Japanese art, from the Neolithic to the modern. Highlights include Buddhist and Shinto ritual objects, secular art in a wide variety of media, screens, prints, and paintings. Textiles and prints rotate every four months and paintings every six months.

Free with Museum admission

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    Arts of Japan

    Friday, May 3, 1:15–2:15 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

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    Arts of Japan

    Wednesday, May 8, 1:15–2:15 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

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    Arts of Japan

    Thursday, May 9, 1:15–2:15 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • Guided Tour

    Arts of Japan

    Friday, May 10, 1:15–2:15 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • Guided Tour

    Arts of Japan

    Wednesday, May 15, 1:15–2:15 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

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    Arts of Japan

    Thursday, May 16, 1:15–2:15 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

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    Arts of Japan

    Friday, May 17, 1:15–2:15 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

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    Arts of Japan

    Tuesday, May 21, 1:15–2:15 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

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