Two people in the European Paintings galleries at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Date Night at The Met

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS
5:00–9:00 PM

Have a night out at The Met! Every week we stay open late for Date Night. Stroll through the galleries, enjoy live music, and take part in fun activities. You can also enjoy two-for-one drinks specials from one of our cafes.

Whether you're bringing a date, a friend, or coming solo, The Met is your perfect night out every Friday and Saturday.

All events are free with Museum admission, which is always pay-what-you-wish for New Yorkers.

A group of musicians performing together at The Met.

MetLiveArts curates live music performances featuring a rotation of NYC's finest musicians in collaboration with the groundbreaking string quartet ETHEL.

People clink glasses at The Met's Great Hall Balcony Cafe

Make your night even more memorable with drinks specials at cafes throughout the Museum.

Installation view of Man Ray: When Objects Dream , on view September 14, 2025 – February 1, 2026 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo by Anna - Marie Kellen , Courtesy of The Met

With 17 collection areas and art from around the globe, there’s something for every passion. Explore our exhibition calendar to learn more about what to see at the Museum.

People explore The Temple of Dendur at The Met.

Walk through an Egyptian temple from 15 BC, explore Van Gogh’s iconic self-portrait, and stroll through the largest collection of Vermeers in the world.