A group of people on The Met's Cantor Roof Garden

Summer at The Met

Make the most of your summer at The Met. Escape the heat in our galleries, dive into free tours and special programs, enjoy sweeping views of New York City and Central Park on the Roof Garden, and more.

Two people run up The Met Steps at dusk.

We’re open late every Friday and Saturday night for live music, drinks, and gallery chats.

A child making art.

Bring the whole family to The Met! 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.

A group of musicians performing together at The Met

Join us for live performances, art-making programs, conversations with Met curators, conservators, and educators, and more.

People clink glasses on The Cantor Roof Garden Bar

Enjoy gelato in Petrie Court Cafe, ice cream in The American Wing Cafe, and sunset drinks on The Cantor Roof Garden Bar.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Lila Acheson Wallace Wing, The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Exhibition Hall (Gallery 999): “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” (May 10, 2025-October 26, 2025)

See the exhibition behind The Met Gala in Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, discover the Indigenous artist who helped define Abstract Expressionism in The Magical City: George Morrison’s New York, and so much more.

People explore The Astor Chinese Garden Court at The Met.

Walk through a 17th century style Chinese garden court, explore Van Gogh’s iconic self-portrait, and stroll through the largest collection of Vermeers in the world.