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Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty

Through July 16th
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Van Gogh's Cypresses

Through August 27th
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Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter

Through July 16th
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The Roof Garden Commission: Lauren Halsey

Through October 22nd
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Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid

Through December 3rd
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The African Origin of Civilization

Ongoing
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Berenice Abbott’s New York Album, 1929

Through September 4th
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Richard Avedon: MURALS

Through October 1st
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Michael Lin: Pentachrome

Ongoing
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Learning to Paint in Premodern China

Through January 7th, 2024
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Anxiety and Hope in Japanese Art

Through July 14th, 2024
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Pink hued image of a lying body smoking and a clock in the background.

Philip Guston: What Kind of Man Am I?

Through August 2nd
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Jegi: Korean Ritual Objects

Through October 15th
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The Good Life: Collecting Late Antique Art at The Met

Through January 7th, 2024
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Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit

Through February 4th, 2024
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Ganesha: Lord of New Beginnings

Through June 16th, 2024
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New York Art Worlds, 1870–1890

Through July 21st, 2024
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A Passion for Jade: The Bishop Collection

Through January 4th, 2026
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Embracing Color: Enamel in Chinese Decorative Arts, 1300–1900

Through January 4th, 2026
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Painting of two figures in metal armor, figure on left rides a horse draped in orange and red fabric, figure on right is facing down, falling off of a horse draped in blue fabric.

The Jousting Armor of Philip I of Castile

Through April 1st, 2026
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Locations and Hours

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The Met Fifth Avenue

Over 5,000 years of art from around the world.
Hours: Sunday–Tuesday and Thursday: 10 am–5 pm
Extended Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 am–9 pm
Closed: Wednesday
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May

The Met Cloisters

Art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe.
Hours: Thursday–Tuesday: 10 am–5 pm
Closed: Wednesday
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1
The Met's Great Hall filled with crowds captured in movement.

Reflections on The Met Collection and Cultural Property

Met director Max Hollein reflects on current discussions about cultural property, provides background on the collection, and previews several important initiatives.

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Black and white image of 5 Black queer folks posing from "Voguing and the ballroom scene of New York City" 1989-92 (London: Soul Jazz Records, 2011)

Pride Month at The Met

Celebrate the remarkable contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community through special events, exhibitions, and more.

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Visitors enjoy The Met Cloisters gardens on a sunny day.

Garden Day at The Met Cloisters

On Saturday, June 10, explore medieval herbs and plants through tours, art-making activities, and more.

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A gallery view of Karl Largerfeld: Line of Beauty, featuring an array of black and white garments displayed on white mannequins.

Karl Lagerfeld Sunday Evening Hours

Experience The Costume Institute’s spring 2023 exhibition during special evening hours every Sunday until it closes on July 16.

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Van Gogh's "Wheat Field with Cypresses"--a swirling landscape of yellow fields, cloudy blue skies, and lush green cypress trees.

Membership at The Met

Join today for priority access to Van Gogh’s Cypresses at Member Morning Hours on weekends starting at 9 am. Plus, enjoy year-round benefits like free admission, discounts, and more!

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Two catalogues, one open and one closed, for "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty." The open catalogue features a sketch and a garment photo side by side.

Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty

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