Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month
Celebrate the rich culture and history of the Hispanic and Latine community through art, talks, digital content, and more.
Arts of the Ancient Americas
Explore the new galleries in the reimagined Michael C. Rockefeller Wing.
From monumental stone sculptures and exquisite metalwork, see nearly 700 works that reflect the creativity of Indigenous artists from North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean, and explore works made before 1600 CE.
Join curators Joanne Pillsbury and Laura Filloy Nadal to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the Arts of the Ancient Americas galleries in the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing.
Guides and tours
See work by Hispanic and Latine artists, and explore the collection through English and Spanish language tours.
(Museum Highlights in Spanish)
Visita Guiada Obras Maestras. Descubraobras de arteen la diversacolección del museo que abarcamás de 5,000 años de arte y cultura. Las visitasguiadasparten del Patio de Vélez Blanco, Galería 534. El espacio es limitado: se distribuyenloscupos de acuerdo al orden de llegada. Gratis con la entrada al museo.
Discover works of art that span 5,000 years of art and culture across the Museum’s diverse collection. Tours depart from the Vélez Blanco Patio, Gallery 534. Tours occur on Tuesday and Thursday at 12:15 p.m. Space is limited: first come, first served. Free with museum admission.
(Modern and Contemporary Art in Spanish)
Descubra el arte creado desde 1890 hasta la actualidad, incluyendo pintura y escultura, que representa los movimientos modernistas y las prácticas contemporáneas de todo el mundo.
Discover art made from 1890 to the present, including painting and sculpture, that represents modernist movements and contemporary practices from across the globe.
In honor of Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month, we are excited to offer Members-only tours that explore the subjects, voices, and narratives found in the over 5,000 years of art in our galleries. Tours meet at the Medieval Choir Screen in Gallery 305. Tours are every Tuesday and Saturday at 2 PM, September 15–October 15.
Events
Celebrate Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month with these upcoming programs. See a full list of programs at The Met.
On Saturday, September 13, in celebration of the reopening of the galleries for The Arts of the Ancient Americas in The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, explore the ways in which major new archaeological discoveries made in the years since 1982—the year the Wing opened—have shifted perspectives on the visual arts of the civilizations that thrived in Latin America prior to 1600 CE.
Every Tuesday from September 14–October 16, look, listen, sing, and have fun with Storytime! Join Met educators every Tuesday for picture-book readings in English and Spanish connected to objects at The Met Cloisters and to our uptown community. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years.
On Wednesday, September 24, join us for a conversation with Raul Lopez, founder of LUAR Clothing, and fashion scholar Elena Romero to learn more about themes found in The Met’s Costume Institute exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style and Lopez's journey as a designer and entrepreneur in New York City. Please note: This conversation is in Spanglish.
Join us for a vibrant day of bilingual activities to celebrate Día de Muertos, a day of remembrance honoring loved ones who have passed away. Enjoy art making, Storytime, music, community storytelling, The Met Cloisters gardens, and more!
Read, Watch, and Listen
Learn more about the Hispanic and Latine artists that shaped art history.
Read about Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, an Indigenous Quechua weaver, spinner, natural dyer, and knitter from Chinchero in the Cusco region of Peru.
The artist's works raise the visibility of migrant workers in the United States, using modern materials to convey themes of memory, migration, and mobility.
In this episode of The Met's podcast, learn how the oil of the chia seed and its Mexican origins can help us look at oil painting and our world with fresh eyes.
Discover the rich history of printmaking in Mexico and the The Met’s collecting of these prints.