The Metropolitan Museum of Art
museumEncyclopedic art museum in New York City with collections spanning over 5,000 years, known for its vast permanent collections, major special exhibitions, and landmark building on the east side of Central Park. One of the largest and most-visited art museums in the world.
Upcoming Events (9)
Revolution!
Revolution! at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an exhibition examining visual responses to revolutions across history, showcasing paintings, prints and artifacts that trace political and social upheaval.
A King’s Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie
Explore lavish 17th-century Savonnerie carpets made for Louis XIV at The Met, showcasing royal textiles, baroque design and exceptional craftsmanship in a major museum exhibition.
The Genesis Facade Commission: Liu Wei
Liu Wei’s Genesis Facade Commission at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a large-scale, site-specific contemporary installation transforming the museum’s facade with provocative visual and conceptual gestures.
Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous
Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous at The Met is a major exhibition examining the entwined practices of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, highlighting their paintings, dialogues, and influence on Abstract Expressionism.
Afterlives: Contemporary Art in the Byzantine Crypt
A site-specific exhibition at The Met's Byzantine Crypt presenting contemporary artists who engage with ritual, materiality, and historical memory within a sacred architectural setting.
Celebrating the Year of the Horse
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Jan 26, 2027 with a special exhibition and programming exploring Lunar New Year traditions and Asian art for visitors of all ages.
Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew
Flip Sides invites visitors to rethink Korean art across eras and media at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibition pairs historical works with contemporary practice, challenging familiar narratives and offering fresh perspectives on Korean aesthetics in a world-class NYC setting.
Household Gods: Hindu Devotional Prints, 1860–1930
Exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art surveying Hindu devotional prints from 1860–1930, highlighting print culture, religious imagery, and colonial-era visual exchange.
The Infinite Artistry of Japanese Ceramics
A major exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art exploring the craft, history, and aesthetics of Japanese ceramics from traditional tea wares to contemporary works.