A couple strolls through the European Paintings galleries at The Met.

Fall at The Met

Learn about art in our free tours, participate in activities, and so much more.

Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat, 1887. Vincent van Gogh. Oil on canvas. Bequest of Miss Adelaide Milton de Groot (1876-1967), 1967.

Walk through an Egyptian temple from 15 BC, explore Van Gogh’s iconic self-portrait, and stroll through the largest collection of Vermeers in the world.

Installation view of Divine Egypt , on view Oct ober 12, 2025 – Jan uary 19, 2026 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo by Anna - Marie Kellen , Courtesy of The Me

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.

A child making art.

Celebrate the fall season with art-making, performances, and more! Explore our events calendar for fun activities.

Family making art.

Bring the whole family to spark curiosity with our family guides, get creative in the 81st Street Studio—our art and science discovery and play space—and join in on hands-on activities for all ages. Admission is free for kids 12 and under.

People clink glasses at The Met's Balcony Lounge.

Have a night out at the Museum! Every Friday and Saturday we stay open late for Date Night. Take part in activities, see live music, and enjoy two-for-one drinks specials from one of our cafes.


An orchestral performance

MetLiveArts presents an eclectic array of performances that inspire, challenge, and connect artists across time to The Met collection. This season, see The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing’s newly reimagined galleries come to life, celebrate the holidays, and so much more.