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Friday, May 2

A speaker pointing out a detail to a group of people in a gallery looking at tapestries.

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.

3:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission

Saturday, May 3

flowers and petals on a bright white background

Workshop—Perfume Making for May Day at The Met Cloisters

Learn new art-making methods with the guidance of expert artists and designers and create your own artwork.

1:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
$125
Two girls, wearing paper flower garlands in their hair engage in arts and crafts within a stone walled gallery.

Family Tours at The Met Cloisters

Share ideas and enjoy hands-on gallery activities that bring works of art to life.

2:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission

Tuesday, May 6

A Met educator reads a picture book to a group of children seated on the floor. They sit in a room filled with potted plants and surrounded by arched columns.

Storytime at The Met Cloisters—Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 

Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.

11:30 AMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission

Friday, May 9

A speaker pointing out a detail to a group of people in a gallery looking at tapestries.

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.

3:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission

Saturday, May 10

Two artists are seated on stools in an open courtyard with sunlight streaming in, surrounded by columns supporting rounded archways. There are three potted plants. Two artists lean forward over their sketchbooks, one artist looks upwards, and a fourth is facing with her back towards the viewer.

Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters

Experience The Met Cloisters through creative drawing challenges in the galleries with expert teaching artists.

1:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission
Masked performers stand underneath a tree with their arms stretching towards the sky.

The Temptation: A Museum Tour and Student Performance with Brooklyn College

Join Brooklyn College graduate and undergraduate students for an exploration of temptation through art and drama.

2:30 PMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission

Tuesday, May 13

A Met educator reads a picture book to a group of children seated on the floor. They sit in a room filled with potted plants and surrounded by arched columns.

Storytime at The Met Cloisters—Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 

Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.

11:30 AMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission

Friday, May 16

A speaker pointing out a detail to a group of people in a gallery looking at tapestries.

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.

3:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission

Saturday, May 17

A man, woman, and a female child stand among tall grasses and plants. The child is holding a book with a red cover. They are looking at something that is out of our purview. Behind them, Met visitors are sitting between decorative marble arches.

La Experiencia Medieval: Talleres Bilingües y Educativos

Compartan sus ideas y disfruten participando en actividades en las salas para dar vida a las obras de arte medieval.

2:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Gratuito con la entrada al Museo

Sunday, May 18

Two visitors sit at a table inside of a studio classroom at The Met. They are working together on a wire sculpture.

Discoveries (Ages 5–13)—The Met Cloisters Gardens!

Join us for workshops to talk about and make art!

11:00 AMThe Met Cloisters
Free, no Museum admission required
Two visitors sit at a table inside of a studio classroom at The Met. They are working together on a wire sculpture.

Discoveries (Ages 14–22)—The Met Cloisters Gardens!

Join us for a workshop to talk about art and make art!

11:00 AMThe Met Cloisters
Free, no Museum admission required

How Did They Do That?—Fragrances

Peek at technique and learn—through handling tools and materials—how works of art were created.

1:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission
Two visitors sit at a table inside of a studio classroom at The Met. They are working together on a wire sculpture.

Discoveries (Ages 23+)—The Met Cloisters Gardens!

Join us for a workshop to talk about art and make art!

2:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Free, no Museum admission required

Tuesday, May 20

A Met educator reads a picture book to a group of children seated on the floor. They sit in a room filled with potted plants and surrounded by arched columns.

Storytime at The Met Cloisters—Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 

Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.

11:30 AMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission

Wednesday, May 21

Brooklyn Rider Plays Philip Glass’s Complete String Quartets

Brooklyn Rider plays Philip Glass's complete string quartets in a mesmerizing, three-day series.

7:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Starting at $70

Thursday, May 22

Brooklyn Rider Plays Philip Glass’s Complete String Quartets

Brooklyn Rider plays Philip Glass's complete string quartets in a mesmerizing, three-day series.

7:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Starting at $70

Friday, May 23

A speaker pointing out a detail to a group of people in a gallery looking at tapestries.

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.

3:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission

Brooklyn Rider Plays Philip Glass’s Complete String Quartets

Brooklyn Rider plays Philip Glass's complete string quartets in a mesmerizing, three-day series.

7:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Starting at $70

Sunday, May 25

Close-up of a hand holding a paintbrush surrounded by paintings of flowers and watercolor pigments in jars.

Open Studio at The Met Cloisters

Join a drop-in art-making activity at The Met Cloisters.

1:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission
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