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Museum hours

The Met Fifth Avenue

Sunday–Tuesday, and Thursday: 10 am–5 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am–9 pm
Closed Wednesday

Closed September 13, Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.

The Met Cloisters

Thursday–Tuesday: 10am–5pm
Closed Wednesday

Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1.

In America: A Lexicon of Fashion

The Costume Institute’s next major exhibition is a two-part survey of American fashion.

On view September 18, 2021–September 5, 2022

Explore the exhibition

The Political Power of Fashion

Thebe Magugu speaks about how fashion can address social issues, from gender-based violence to government corruption.

Read on Perspectives

Set in Stone: Maya Rulers in the Great Hall

Newly installed, these sculptures celebrate the role of Maya artists in the creation of iconographies of power.

Read on Perspectives

Digital Premiere:
El Cimarrón

On Tuesday, September 14, watch Hans Werner Henze’s El Cimarrón—a sonic tour-de-force based on the oral autobiography of Esteban Montejo, an Afro-Cuban slave who escaped bondage.

Watch here

#MetKids Microscope

Learn about the science behind the art with true stories from The Met laboratories in this brand new animated series from #MetKids.

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The Met x DK

Announcing four engaging new children’s titles arriving this September as part of our collaboration with the world-renowned British book publisher.

Pre-order now at The Met Store
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