Date Night at The Met
Fridays and Saturdays
5:00–9:00 pm
Have a night out at The Met! Every week we stay open late for Date Night. Stroll through the galleries, enjoy live music, take part in fun activities, and enjoy two-for-one drinks specials from one of our cafes.
Whether you're bringing a date, a friend, or coming solo, The Met is your perfect night out every Friday and Saturday.
All events are free with Museum admission, which is always pay-what-you-wish for New Yorkers.
Special Date Nights
December 1–31
Enjoy special holiday programming throughout the Museum. Capture the spirit of the season with photos in front of our iconic twenty-foot Christmas Tree, admire one of the largest-known silver Hanukkah lamps, try drinks specials and holiday-inspired snacks at one of our cafes, and catch a live music performance.
Friday, January 9
Join us for a lively evening inspired by the exhibition Man Ray: When Objects Dream. Play a game of chess, catch a performance, create connections with fellow art lovers, make art inspired by Man Ray’s unique compositions, and enjoy our 2-for-1 Date Night drink special.
What's On
Step into the world of the gods in Divine Egypt, discover the boundary-breaking work of a visionary artist in Man Ray: When Objects Dream, and so much more. Explore our exhibition calendar to learn more about what to see at the Museum.
Step into an Egyptian temple from 15 BC, explore Van Gogh’s iconic self-portrait, and stroll through the largest collection of Vermeers in the world.