Exibition

Through January 4, 2026 The Met Enamel decoration represents an exquisite and historically significant aspect of Chinese decorative arts that has often been overlooked in traditional scholarship. This remarkable exhibition at The Met explores the profound aesthetic, technical, and cultural innovations of Chinese enamel wares from the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, revealing how […]

Ongoing The Met In November 2024, The Met’s American Wing will mark its centennial anniversary with a thoughtfully reimagined installation that celebrates its rich legacy and evolving vision. This extensive reinstallation showcases an impressive collection of American art and design across three floors. The newly interpreted galleries invite visitors to explore connections within the Wing’s

Through January 4, 2026 The Met Ganesha, prominently recognized as the beloved son of the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati, occupies a unique and cherished place in the spiritual and cultural landscapes of the Indian subcontinent and beyond. This exhibition, “Ganesha: Lord of New Beginnings,” offers an expansive exploration of the multifaceted depictions of Ganesha

Through July 31 The Met Karli Frigge, born in 1943, stands as a pioneering figure in the art of paper marbling, distinguished by her extraordinary creativity and technical mastery. This exhibition, The Magic of Marbling: The Art of Karli Frigge, showcases a carefully curated selection from the Watson Library’s exceptional collection of her works. Visitors

Ongoing The Met The exhibition Cycladic Art: The Leonard N. Stern Collection on Loan from the Hellenic Republic offers a remarkable journey into the rich artistic heritage of the Early Bronze Age Cycladic civilization. Hosted at The Met Fifth Avenue, this presentation is the fruit of a historic 50-year collaboration between The Metropolitan Museum of

Through February 10, 2026 The Met The Chinese zodiac, deeply rooted in East Asian lunar traditions, is a vital cultural lens through which the passing of years is observed and celebrated. Each year within this twelve-year cycle corresponds to an animal that imparts specific personality traits and symbolic meanings. Among these is the snake, an

Ongoing The Met Explore a powerful reimagining of history with Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room, a groundbreaking exhibition at The Met Fifth Avenue. This installation brings to life the vibrant 19th-century Seneca Village, a predominantly Black community that thrived where Central Park now stands. Through a fusion of imagination and historical

Through July 20 The Met The exhibition “The New Art: American Photography, 1839–1910” offers a compelling and comprehensive exploration of American photography’s transformative journey from its inception to the dawn of the 20th century. Drawing primarily from The Met’s esteemed William L. Schaeffer Collection, this exhibition presents widely celebrated photographers such as Josiah Johnson Hawes,

Through July 22 The Met The Metropolitan Museum of Art proudly features an extraordinary exhibition showcasing the Jefferson R. Burdick collection—a distinguished array of historical baseball cards that chronicles the evolution of America’s favorite pastime through remarkable printed ephemera. Spanning from the 1880s to the mid-20th century, this rare collection offers a fascinating glimpse into

Ongoing The Met The 2024 reinstallation of the Anthony W. and Lulu C. Wang Galleries of Eighteenth-Century American Art at The Met’s American Wing unveils a significant chapter in American furniture design from roughly 1720 to 1770. This updated installation invites visitors to explore closer the intricate craftsmanship, materials, and sculptural qualities that defined this

Through September 2 The Met The Department of Drawings and Prints at The Met Fifth Avenue hosts an extraordinary collection exceeding one million works on paper, encompassing drawings, prints, and illustrated books from Europe and the Americas, spanning from circa 1400 to the present. Given the fragility and light sensitivity of these treasured artworks, exhibitions

Ongoing The Met The Art of Native America: The Charles and Valerie Diker Collection exhibition presents an extensive and profound showcase of Native American artistry from across the United States and Canada, celebrating both historic and contemporary works. This thoughtfully curated installation highlights the incredible diversity and depth of Indigenous cultural expression, providing visitors with

Through August 17 The Met Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a fresh and critical perspective on the European fascination with porcelain and the decorative style of chinoiserie through the lens of feminist critique. This exhibition examines how the delicate and highly prized porcelain, originally imported from China

Through November 2 The Met Experience the groundbreaking artistry of Lorna Simpson, a New York-based artist renowned for her pioneering conceptual photography since the early 1990s. Lorna Simpson: Source Notes marks the first comprehensive exhibition focusing entirely on her painting practice, showcasing over 30 significant works that highlight a vital phase in her career spanning