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Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty

Through July 16th
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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 Facade Commission: Hew Locke, Gilt

Through May 30th
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The African Origin of Civilization

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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

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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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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 February 17th, 2025
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Embracing Color: Enamel in Chinese Decorative Arts, 1300–1900

Through February 17th, 2025
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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
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How We Collect: Research, Transparency, and Collaboration

Learn about The Met's collecting practices and provenance research.

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AA&PI Month at The Met

Celebrate the remarkable achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders through special events, exhibitions, and more.

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Catalyst Quartet: Impacto with Herman Cornejo

On May 10, join the Catalyst Quartet and American Ballet Theater star Herman Cornejo for a celebration of Latin American sound and movement.

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Date Night at The Met

Every Friday and Saturday night enjoy live music, drinks, and gallery chats.

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Membership at The Met

Met Members enjoy a rich variety of specialized benefits— from free guest passes to Member Preview Days for new exhibitions—all while supporting our mission.

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Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty

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