Sunday, October 5
Weekend Member Mornings
Start your weekend at The Met! Members are invited to experience select exhibitions before public hours.
A Persian Poetry Recitation—The Story of Rustam and Sohrab from Firdowsi’s Epic Shahnama: A Traditional Naqqali
Hear a reading of the Shahnama, one of the most voluminous epics of world literature, with musical accompaniment.
International Contemporary Ensemble Performs Jennie C. Jones
The Met’s 2025 Roof Garden Commission artist joins one of the world’s most renowned new music ensembles for a discussion and world premiere performances of her musical compositions.
Monday, October 6
Met Memory Cafe
Brew a cup of coffee or tea and gather around art to chat, share, and stretch!
Monday Painting Lab (Ages 5–8)
Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.
Tuesday, October 7
Opening Day Preview Divine Egypt
Members at the Enthusiast level and above are invited to preview Divine Egypt before it opens to the public!
Storytime at The Met—Show your Style
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with Storytime! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for picture-book readings.
Storytime at The Met—Show your Style
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with Storytime! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for picture-book readings.
Storytime at The Met Cloisters—Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.
Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Member Tour
Join us on Members-only tours in honor of Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month.
Met Expert Talks—Arts of Africa
Join Museum experts for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries.
Art Investigators (Ages 3–5)
Discover art in The Met Collection! Experiment with different materials and learn about art concepts.
Material Exploration (Ages 9–12)
Discover art in The Met Collection! Experiment with different materials and learn about art concepts.
Thursday, October 9
Storytime at The Met—Show your Style
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with Storytime! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for picture-book readings.
Hello, Met! (Ages 2–4)
Dive into stories, songs, and art activities connecting to The Met collection and the world around you!
Storytime at The Met—Show your Style
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with Storytime! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for picture-book readings.
Met Expert Talks—Arts of Spanish America
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, October 10