The Friends of Concerts & Lectures is a special group comprised of individuals who are dedicated to ensuring the continued vitality of this unique series. For more than fifty-three years, Concerts & Lectures has provided programs of music and the spoken word that echo the richness and diversity of the Metropolitan's permanent collection and special exhibitions. Members of this group receive tickets to special events followed by exclusive receptions that often provide the opportunity to meet the performers and lecturers, including Museum curators. Annual dues for the Friends of Concerts & Lectures are $4,000. For more information, or to join, please call 212-570-3793.