Monday, May 11

Patron Opening Reception for Costume Art
Patrons are invited to a special evening viewing and reception celebrating the opening of Costume Art.
Tuesday, May 12

Research Out Loud—Decentering Art Histories of the Americas
Get an inside look at the cutting-edge research conducted by Met fellows in Research Out Loud: Met Fellows Present.

Storytime at The Met Cloisters—Creatures That Fly
Join Met educators every Tuesday for readings in English and Spanish connected to objects at The Met Cloisters and to our uptown community. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years.

Research Out Loud—Mosaic Miniatures: A Roman and Byzantine Mosaic-Making Workshop
Join current Met fellows in the galleries for in-person talks, hands-on activities, and tours.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Member Tour
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, join us for Members-only tours exploring select works in the Met collection.

Material Exploration (Ages 9–12)
Discover art in The Met Collection! Experiment with different materials and learn about art concepts.

Thursday, May 14

Research Out Loud—Collecting, Presenting, and Conserving at The Met
Get an inside look at the cutting-edge research conducted by Met fellows in Research Out Loud: Met Fellows Present.

Hello, Met! (Ages 2–4)
Dive into stories, songs, and art activities connecting to The Met collection and the world around you!

Research Out Loud—Sculpture Across Time: A Moving Medium
Get an inside look at the cutting-edge research conducted by Met fellows in Research Out Loud: Met Fellows Present.

How to Listen to the Oud with The New York Oud Festival
Immerse yourself in the sounds of the oud (Middle Eastern lute) with performances by Dr. Bilen Işıktaş and Dr. Gabriel Lavin.

Met Expert Talks—Flip Sides
Join Museum experts for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries.

Thursday Painting Lab (Ages 5–8)
Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.
Friday, May 15

Met Expert Talks at The Met Cloisters—Gothic Design
Join Museum experts for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries.


Date Night at The Met
Enjoy live music, drink specials, and 5,000 years of art.
Saturday, May 16

Weekend Member Mornings
Start your weekend at The Met! Members are invited to experience select exhibitions before public hours.

Seeing Through Drawing—Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship

Start with Art and Music—Families
Share ideas and enjoy stories, sketching, singing, and other gallery activities that bring works of art to life.

Met Signs Tour—The Met Cloisters Gardens
Explore works of art through engaging conversations in the galleries.