Events

Join a convening of local and international scholars for a single-day symposium reflecting on the centennial anniversary of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 1925 acquisition of the George Grey Barnard collection.

Met Expert Talks, curators, scientists, conservators,  scholars, gallery, talks

Experience a VR reconstruction of George Grey Barnard’s Cloisters, the predecessor to The Met Cloisters.

Join Museum experts for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries.

Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.

Jump into stories, mythology, and folklore from around the globe during this interactive in-gallery program.

Enjoy live music, drink specials, and 5,000 years of art.

Join us for a panel discussion to hear fresh insights on the reinstallation of the American Wing.

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

Jump into stories, mythology, and folklore from around the globe during this interactive in-gallery program.

Discover art in The Met Collection! Experiment with different materials and learn about art concepts.

Experiment with drawing techniques! Learn about composition, color, texture, and materials. 

Join us for dynamic conversations, presentations, and readings to engage with themes found in the The New Art: American Photography, 1839–1910.

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

Experience a VR reconstruction of George Grey Barnard’s Cloisters, the predecessor to The Met Cloisters.

Explore materials and process through demonstrations, art-making activities, and conversations.

Sketch in the galleries from works of art with the guidance of an artist-instructor.

Build drawing skills, including observation, composition, perspective, and shading.

Explore The Met collection with teaching artists. Then, create your own work of art in the studio.

In celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, join us for Members-only tours exploring select works in the Met collection.