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From exhibition openings, concerts, and performances, to lectures, talks, and workshops, you name it and The Met probably hosts it. If you’ve decided when you’ll visit the museum, make sure to check out these events below and participate in one of them on the day of your visit.
Events that take place at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
MetSpeaks
Listen to talks presented by some of the most respected thinkers on various subjects and current Met fellows who are upcoming voices of authority in their fields. Celebrated artists, curators, and connoisseurs speak about timely issues connected to The Met's exhibitions and permanent collections. This series of lectures, discussions, talks, symposia, films, and forums will leave you richer in mind, and add greater depth to your visit to the museum.
MetCreates
The Met is for everyone! These interactive sessions at The Met truly embody this with a range of programs from Hello, Met! to Storytime at The Met where you and your children can participate together. Let your kids learn about art-making practices, interact with artists, and make their own artwork inspired by The Met collection.
MetStudies
If there is art around, there is learning to be done. The Met transforms into your very own classroom through its learning communities that host career labs, short courses, and much more. Whether you’re a teen looking to delve into art or a post-grad student who wants to make a career out of art and culture, there is something for you here.
MetTours
Let artists and experts take you through the galleries of The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters in engaging tours and storytelling sessions. Connect with the art more intimately with curators, conservators, educators, and artists guiding you through The Met’s collections
MetLiveArts
Let these performances complement your artistic journey through the halls of The Met. Watch mesmerizing dance recitals and listen to some of the most celebrated voices of our times in these performances commissioned by The Met’s Department of Live Arts. Previous commissions include programs by Patti Smith, Sting, Bill T. Jones, and Lee Mingwei.
Weekend Member Mornings
Every weekend, The Met hosts something special for its members before public hours. Members can access select exhibitions curated just for you making your Met experience magical.
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Frequently asked questions about The Met's events
Are separate tickets required for the museum’s events?
Your admission tickets to the museum will be enough to attend some events like the Met Expert Talks. But several events require you to register for them separately along with an event fee.
How can I purchase tickets for The Met museum’s events?
You can purchase tickets for the paid museum events through the museum’s events page.
Can I attend events without visiting the museum's galleries?
The Met events require you to purchase admission tickets whether you visit the museum’s galleries or not. It is best to club your museum visit with the event you want to attend.
Are there age restrictions for certain events?
The Met curates age-specific events for teens and children. These activities are held for specific age groups that are banded together, such as the Painting Lab for kids aged 5 to 8 years old and the Pause for Pegasus classes for those ages between 9 and 12 years old.
Does The Met host activities for children with special needs?
The Met hosts multisensory workshops called ‘Discoveries’ for children and adults with a range of developmental and learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum.
Are there workshops for those with visual impairments?
The ‘Seeing Through Drawing’ workshops at The Met for visitors who are blind or partially sighted uses experimentation with materials and verbal description as an innovative way to learn drawing techniques.
Are the event venues at The Met accessible?
Derby Hall, the main venue where talks and lectures are held, is wheelchair accessible. There are wheelchair spaces available in the front row. The studio space at The Met located on the ground floor, The Box, is also wheelchair accessible.
Can I meet artists at The Met’s events?
Some artist talks and exhibition walk-throughs hosted by artists let you interact personally with the artists while they give you an intimate experience of their art.