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Educational Programs
The Metropolitan Museum has scheduled a variety of educational programs in conjunction with the exhibition, including a lecture, gallery talks, documentary films, and special programs for students and families. Some highlights are outlined below. For further information, see the online calendar.
Programs are free with Museum admission unless otherwise noted.
LECTURE
"Roy Lichtenstein's Flatness"
Graham Bader, History of Art and Architecture, Harvard University
Sunday, June 15, 3:00
The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium
GALLERY TALKS
Meet at the Gallery Talk sign in the Great Hall
Weather permitting
Thursday, May 15, 11:00 Natalie Frank
Thursday, May 22, 11:00 Natalie Frank
Tuesday, May 27, 11:00 Natalie Frank
Thursday, June 5, 11:00 Natalie Frank
Thursday, July 10, 11:00 Tova Friedman
Friday, July 25, 3:00 Tova Friedman
Tuesday, August 12, 11:00 Tova Friedman
Wednesday, August 20, 11:00 Tova Friedman (Sign-Language interpreted)
Thursday, August 28, 11:00 Tova Friedman
Wednesday, September 10, 11:00 Tova Friedman
Tuesday, September 23, 11:00 Tova Friedman
Friday, October 3, 11:00 Tova Friedman
Wednesday, October 15, 11:00 Tova Friedman
DOCUMENTARY FILMS
Documentaries are scheduled in the Uris Center Auditorium during the weeks of May 6 and July 8. See the online calendar or call 212-570-3710 for times.
PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
"Walking on the Roof"
This summer, six sculptures by Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein are installed on the Roof Garden of the Metropolitan. This class includes drawing, sketching, and discussion of these playful works of art and the complex ideas behind them.
Instructors: Rika Burnham and Randolph Williams
Wednesday, August 13, 10:00–1:00
Please register for the class by calling 212-650-2832.
OFF-SITE PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Meet the Met: The Off-Site Program for Families and Young People" focuses on this exhibition in educational programs in preschool, after-school, and weekend family classes at community and religious centers, libraries, and schools throughout New York City. During the series of visits, Education staff and contractual lecturers lead group discussions using slides and conduct art workshops. The groups are given follow-up tours in the Museum. For information and to request a program, call 212-396-5051.
SERVICES FOR VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES
The Museum is committed to serving all audiences. Please call us about services, including Sign Language–interpreted programs, Verbal Imaging Tours, the Touch Collection, and other programs. Voice: 212-879-5500, ext. 3561; TTY: 212-570-3828.
