Saturday, May 9

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 honor of AAPI Heritage Month, join us for Members-only tours exploring select works in the Met collection.

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

Family Afternoon—Fun with Raphael!
Drop in for free, hands-on- family fun. Explore themes through art making and other activities.
Monday, May 11

Research Out Loud—What Makes a Painting? The Colorful, Complex, and Painted Surface
Get an inside look at the cutting-edge research conducted by Met fellows in Research Out Loud: Met Fellows Present.

Research Out Loud—Constructing the Panoramic View: A Conversation with An-My Lê
Join current Met fellows in the galleries for in-person talks, hands-on activities, and tours.

Research Out Loud—Tortoiseshell: Faux or Genuine?
Join current Met fellows in the galleries for in-person talks, hands-on activities, and tours.

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

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.