The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Watch Episode 6, in which Daniel Bergmann, an Undergraduate Degree Candidate at Harvard University with autism, tells the story of how childhood visits to The Met’s koi pond led to the most important breakthrough in his life. It was only when he learned to spell at age twelve, that he could tell his parents, Meredith […]

Perhaps the most famous wrought-iron monument is the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But you can also find wrought iron all around you on the streets of New York City, decorating balconies, staircases, windows, and doorways. In this short film, the renowned blacksmith Samuel Yellin demonstrates each step in the process of making a piece of […]

Look inside Art = Discovering Infinite Connections in Art History and explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s renowned collection, which spans the globe and represents over five thousand years of human creativity. This innovative book highlights nearly 900 of the Museum’s most popular works while offering fresh ways of understanding visual culture from prehistory to […]

Explore a quintessential painting in The Met collection by the 19th-century French artist Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. His unique style garnered numerous admirers, particularly among the younger creative vanguard in Europe and the United States. Sleep, one of Puvis’s favorite compositions, evokes the fragile beauty of repose and togetherness. Please note: This event is prerecorded. […]

The artist Cecily Brown, known for her energetic and vivid paintings, reflects on the influence of Gerhard Richter’s long career as a master painter of both figurative and abstract works. Please note: This event is prerecorded. It has been rescheduled from July 14 to July 21. Credits: Cecily Brown Artwork: © Cecily Brown, courtesy of […]

Enjoy Storytime from home! Join us every Thursday to look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years. This week, Met educator Julie Marie reads “Sweetest Kulu” by Celina Kalluk and illustrated by Alexandria Neonakisand connects it to “Whale.” Featured Book: Featured Artwork: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/312731?searchField=All&sortBy=Relevance&deptids=5&ao=on&showOnly=openAccess&ft=Inuit&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=13 […]

The American Impressionist painter Childe Hassam is known today for his depictions of New England landscapes and portraits of life in turn-of-the-century New York. In this “personal sketch” of the artist, watch Hassam go for a swim, play golf, review preparatory drawings, paint in his studio, and even stroll through The Met’s galleries—where he goes […]

Discover more about this iconic building and its architect, Marcel Breuer, and The Met’s four years of innovative exhibitions in the remarkable space. Hear from insiders, experts, and even Breuer himself as you take a virtual tour through the building’s history and The Met’s renovation, with excerpts from The Met Breuer Architecture Audio Tour. The […]

Drop in anytime for a virtual session of our popular series and experience The Met collection through creative drawing challenges. This week, gain a new appreciation for abstraction by using observation and expressive drawing to create your own abstract piece. Check out the source object below, grab your drawing materials and paper, and get started […]

A conversation with the artist Wangechi Mutu and Kelly Baum, Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon Polsky Curator of Contemporary Art. The Women and the Critical Eye series celebrates women collectors, curators, and artists to foster greater appreciation of works of art. This year, Met curator Kelly Baum will join in conversation with Wangechi Mutu, whose […]