Travel with the Met

Venture abroad with the Metropolitan Museum's own lecturers and other art lovers to gain new insights and fresh perspectives on art and culture. More than just a vacation, a Travel with the Met international exploration combines curatorial expertise and behind-the-scenes viewing arrangements with spectacular itineraries and interesting companionship.

Travel with the Met programs are offered year-round to more than two dozen exciting destinations. The following list is updated regularly to include new itineraries as soon as they become available. You may also view our 2012 and 2013 calendars for more information about upcoming trips.

Golconda Fort, photo © laszlo

January 11–28, 2013

Capitol from Saratoga Hotel

January 26–February 2, 2013

North India

January 28–February 12, 2013

Coco taxis in central Havana

March 2–9, 2013

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem, Israel

March 8–20, 2013

Capitol from Saratoga Hotel

March 9–16, 2013

Burj al Arab, Dubai

March 15–28, 2013

Bab Mansour gate, Meknes. Photograph by Dana Astmann

April 12–23, 2013

Netherlands and Belgium

April 13–23, 2013

Valetta, Malta

April 23–May 1, 2013

St. Peter’s Basilica on the Tiber River

May 10–17, 2013

York Minster and City

May 14–22, 2013

Senjokaku/Hiroshima

May 15–26, 2013

Italian Masterpieces

May 20–28, 2013

Italian Masterpieces

June 13–22, 2013

M.S. Volga Dream in Moscow

June 13–23, 2013

The Forbidden City, Beijing, China.

June 14–28, 2013

Zwinger Palace; Dresden, Germany

June 25–July 5, 2013

Birr Castle, Ireland

September 19–29, 2013

Palatine Chapel in the Palace of the Norman Kings, Palermo. Photo by Allie Caufield.

September 21–29, 2013

Venice canals

September 28–October 6, 2013

Church of St. Trophime, Arles. Photo by Holly Hayes.

October 2–11, 2013

Miró Foundation, Barcelona

October 9–20, 2013

Monastery in Paro, Bhutan

October 13–27, 2013

Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires

November 1–11, 2013

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

November 1–17, 2013

Horse & buggy in Havana. Photo by Indra Purmale.

December 27, 2013–January 3, 2014

Vienna rooftops

December 27, 2013–January 3, 2014

The Great Pyramids, Giza

December 29, 2013–January 12, 2014

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