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Date Night at The Met

Fridays and Saturdays
5–9 pm

Have a night out at The Met! Every week we stay open late for Date Night. Stroll through the galleries, see live music, take part in fun activities, and enjoy two-for-one drink 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.

Activities

People clink glasses at The Met's Great Hall Balcony Cafe
Drinks and Treats

Make your night even more memorable with drink specials and snacks at
The Great Hall Balcony Cafe, The Petrie Court Cafe, and The American Wing Cafe.

A group of musicians performing together at The Met.
Live Music
MetLiveArts presents an array of live music performances featuring a rotation of NYC's finest musicians in collaboration with the groundbreaking string quartet ETHEL.
An image of a DJ in the galleries
Date Night—Pride

Friday, June 12
Join us for a night out filled with creativity and connection. Enjoy hands-on art making, talks, music, and community gathering to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Everyone is welcome—whether you’re coming with a date, a friend, or on your own.

What's On

Raphael (Raffaello di Giovanni Santi), The Virgin and Child with Infant Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape (The Alba Madonna) (detail), ca. 1509–11. Oil on canvas (transferred from wood). National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Andrew W. Mellon Collection 1937.1.24
Exhibitions
Get a rare look at one of the most iconic artists of all time in Raphael: Sublime Poetry, see the exhibition behind The Met Gala in Costume Art, and so much more. Explore our exhibition calendar to learn more about what to see at the Museum.
People explore The Temple of Dendur at The Met.
Collection
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.

Plan Your Visit