Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month
Celebrate the rich culture and history of the Hispanic and Latine community through art, talks, digital content, and more. Plus, don’t miss Día de Muertos at The Met Cloisters, a vibrant day of bilingual activities to celebrate a day of remembrance honoring loved ones who have passed away.
Arts of the Ancient Americas
Explore the galleries in the reimagined Michael C. Rockefeller Wing.
Events
Celebrate Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month with these upcoming programs. See a full list of programs at The Met.
September 26
Discover the traditional craft of relief stone carving in this two-part workshop. With guidance from master stone carver Chris Pelletieri, learn the fundamentals of shaping stone using hand tools to create a relief sculpture inspired by the exhibition Creatures of Myth and Imagination: Europe and the Americas.
October 2
Experience The Met collection through creative drawing prompts and support from expert teaching artists. In this session, explore the relationship between visual and sonic rhythm by drawing inspiration from objects on view in the Arts of the Ancient Americas galleries and Latin music traditions
October 11
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! For all ages.
October 2
Join Koyoltzintli for a special evening that includes a sonic offering to the Pre-Columbian artifacts on view in The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing.
Families
September 27
Come ready to look, imagine, and create! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun in both English and Spanish. Create art inspired by winged creatures, channel your inner flying being through dance, and meet falcons, hawks, and other birds of prey with an expert falconer.
September 27
Sing, dance, listen, and play—it's time for Fables and Tales! This month, join us as we celebrate Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month and explore themes of joy, resilience, music, and community.
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 daily at 12:15 pm and 2:15 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. 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. Tours depart from the Vélez Blanco Patio, Gallery 534. Tours occur on Mondays at 12:15 pm.
September 25
Join a librarian for an after-hours tour of The Met’s art research library, Thomas J. Watson Library, including a behind-the-scenes peek at the library stacks. At the end of the tour, spend some time viewing a pop-up display of books celebrating Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month.
Meet at Thomas J. Watson Library entrance, Vélez Blanco Patio, Gallery 534, Floor 1
Read, Watch, and Listen
Learn more about the Hispanic and Latine artists that shaped art history.
Past Events
September 20
Peek at technique and learn—through handling tools and materials—how works of art were created. Stop by for hands-on demonstrations and conversations with educators, conservators, artists, and more! Demonstrations repeat every 30 minutes. For visitors of all ages.
This event takes place at The Met Cloisters.