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 and dive into free tours and special programs.

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 ice cream in The American Wing Cafe and sunset drinks on The Cantor Roof Garden Bar.

*The Roof Garden Bar at The Met is temporarily closed until 2030 for the construction of the new Tang Wing.

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.

People explore The Temple of Dendur at The Met.

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.