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  • Met Escapes—Light

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    For individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners. Take a break from the everyday with in-person explorations of works of art. Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. For updates on upcoming programs, connect with us on Facebook or contact us at access@metmuseum.org.

    Free
  • Discoveries (Ages 5–13)—Colorful Celebrations

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    For kids with learning and developmental disabilities and those on the autism spectrum. Join us for an in-person workshop to talk about and make art! Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism....

    Free
  • Virtual Met Memory Café

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    For individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners. Brew a cup of coffee or tea and gather around art to chat, share, and stretch! Presented in celebration of Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month. Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited.

  • Met Escapes—Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    For individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners. Take a break from the everyday with in-person explorations of works of art. Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of...

    Free
  • Picture This!—Art for the Millions: American Culture and Politics in the 1930s

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    For adults who are blind or partially sighted. Join us for this in-person tour to enjoy works of art through detailed descriptions and discussion. Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. Contact 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org to register. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Art for the Millions: American Culture...

    Free
  • The 81st Street Studio Opening

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    This fall, come explore our new drop-in discovery and play space for kids ages 3-11 and their families and caregivers. Save the date for the opening celebration of the 81st Street Studio on Saturday, September 9, 2023, 12–5 pm. Join us for a festival of activities, storytelling, games,...

    Free
  • Met Signs in the Studio—Expressive Hands

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    Explore The Met collection with teaching artists Debra Cole and Hollie Ecker. Then, create your own work of art in the studio. Presented in celebration of Deaf Awareness Month. For visitors of all ages. Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. For updates on...

    Free
  • Jerron Herman: LAX

    Jerron Herman: LAX

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    Friday, July 21, 2023; 6:30 & 7:30 pm (2 showings, 30-minutes each) The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden WORLD PREMIERE Jerron Herman, choreographer, dancer, and sound artist Sugandha Gupta, costume designer Dancer and choreographer Jerron Herman responds to The Roof Garden Commission: Lauren Halsey with LAX, a solo...

  • Jerron Herman: LAX

    Jerron Herman: LAX

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    Friday, July 21, 2023; 6:30 & 7:30 pm (2 showings, 30-minutes each) The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden WORLD PREMIERE Jerron Herman, choreographer, dancer, and sound artist Sugandha Gupta, costume designer Dancer and choreographer Jerron Herman responds to The Roof Garden Commission: Lauren Halsey with LAX, a solo...

  • Conversations with … Celebrating Disability Pride Month

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    Join experts for lively 30-minute dialogues on works of art on view in the galleries. In this talk, author, filmmaker, and founder of Disability/Arts Consultancy Simi Linton first considers the historical and physical significance of the Great Hall stairs. She then continues in the Patio...