Summer at The Met
Escape the heat in our galleries and find inspiration with free tours and special programs.
We’re open late every Friday and Saturday night for live music, two-for-one drinks, and more.
Bring the whole family to the Museum! Spark curiosity with our family guides, get creative in the 81st Street Studio—our free 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.
Join us for live performances, art-making programs, conversations with Met curators, conservators, and educators, and more.
Enjoy ice cream and frozen drinks — including a Dragon Fruit Cooler and Frosé — at The American Wing Cafe, plus two-for-one drink specials across the Museum during Date Night.
See the exhibition behind The Met Gala in Costume Art, discover the connections between the human body and the instruments we play in Musical Bodies, and much more. Explore our exhibition calendar to learn more about what to see at the Museum.
Step into an Egyptian temple, explore Van Gogh’s iconic self-portrait, and stroll through the largest collection of Vermeers in the world.