Friday, May 9
Research Out Loud—The Past Is the Present: Excavations and Reinterpretations of Ancient Forms
Join us to hear current Met fellows explore new avenues of research through presentations, panel discussions, and gallery activations.
Met Expert Talks at The Met Cloisters—The Medieval Garden
Join Museum experts for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries.
Research Out Loud—Drinking Like the Ancients
Join current Met fellows in the galleries for in-person talks, hands-on activities, and tours.
Friday Painting Lab (Ages 9–12)
Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.
Friday Stories and Glories: World Mythology (Ages 5–8)
Jump into stories, mythology, and folklore from around the globe during this interactive in-gallery program.
Date Night at The Met
Enjoy live music, drink specials, and 5,000 years of art.
The Annual Usha Subrahmanyam Memorial Lecture—William Dalrymple: The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World
Join William Dalrymple as he explores early India's extraordinary achievements and its place in global history.
Research Out Loud—Into the Blue: A Hands-On Experience with Ancient and Modern Synthetic Blue Pigments
Join current Met fellows in the galleries for in-person talks, hands-on activities, and tours.
Joseph Keckler: A Good Night in the Trauma Garden
Singer and performer Joseph Keckler activates Petrie Court with a new musical performance piece that explores life, death, and mythology in contemporary NYC and America.
Saturday, May 10
Weekend Member Mornings
Start your weekend at The Met! Members are invited to experience select exhibitions before public hours.
81st Street Studio Member Mornings
Family level Members and above are invited to experience the 81st Street Studio before public hours.
Saturday Stories and Glories: World Mythology (Ages 5–8)
Jump into stories, mythology, and folklore from around the globe during this interactive in-gallery program.
Material Exploration (Ages 5–8)
Discover art in The Met Collection! Experiment with different materials and learn about art concepts.
Drawing Adventures (Ages 5–8)
Experiment with drawing techniques! Learn about composition, color, texture, and materials.
Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters
Experience The Met Cloisters through creative drawing challenges in the galleries with expert teaching artists.
Open Studio—From Bronze to Clay
Explore materials and process through demonstrations, art-making activities, and conversations.
Saturday Sketching at The Met Fifth Avenue (Ages 12–18)
Sketch in the galleries from works of art with the guidance of an artist-instructor.
Celebrate Bach with the Bach Virtuosi Festival
Enjoy performances by young artists from the Bach Virtuosi Festival and students and recent graduates of Juilliard.
Drawing in the Galleries (Ages 9–12)
Build drawing skills, including observation, composition, perspective, and shading.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Member Tour
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join us for Members-only tours exploring select works in the Met collection.