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Wednesday, May 22, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
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Discover the extraordinary artistic achievements of the societies that thrived within a vast area stretching from the eastern Mediterranean to Central Asia and the Indus Valley. On display are masterpieces from Mesopotamia (ancient Iraq) that include some of the world's earliest writing, Sumerian sculptures, and a remarkable group of stone reliefs. Other fascinating objects include carved ivories and magnificent silver and gold vessels from Anatolia and Iran.
Free with Museum admission
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Guided Tour
Thursday, May 2, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Friday, May 3, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 9, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Friday, May 10, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Friday, May 17, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
The Museum offers lectures and panels in conjunction with special exhibitions, the permanent collection, and other related topics.
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.
