Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month through art, talks, and more.
Past Events
On February 7, Middle School students and teachers are invited to celebrate Black History Month with LaFrae Sci and the Blues to the Future Band.
On Tuesday, February 11, join Chief Adjuah as he shares narratives around artistic practice and creative expression paired with musical demonstrations in connection with The Met collection.
On Friday, February 14, join the vibrant New York City collective Electric Root for an unforgettable tribute to the enduring legacy of Black music
Celebrate Black History Month with special programs and activities for teens ages 11–18.
In celebration of Black History Month, we are excited to offer Members-only tours that explore subjects, voices, and narratives found in the over 5,000 years of art in our galleries.
Every Tuesday and Thursday from February 4–27 (excluding February 18 and 20), children ages 18 months to 6 years old are welcome to enjoy books celebrating Black stories.
Highlights
Learn about the transformative collaboration between the designer Zelda Wynn Valdes and the entertainer Joyce Bryant.
Art
See work by Black artists across the Museum.
Discover how an ancient African civilization inspired Black artists and thought leaders.
Powered by Afrofuturism, this construction imagines what might have been, had Seneca Village been allowed to thrive into the present and beyond.
Read, Watch, and Listen
Learn more about the Black artists that shaped art history through Perspectives.
A new podcast explores the art, music, literature, and legacy of the Harlem Renaissance
Tanekeya Word shares the knowledge and experiences behind Starshine & Clay, a fantastical embodiment of the feelings she has about Black girlhood and Black womanhood.