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Renaissance Masterpieces of Judaica: The Mishneh Torah and The Rothschild Mahzor

Renaissance Masterpieces of Judaica: The Mishneh Torah and The Rothschild Mahzor

Ongoing The Met The Renaissance period was a pivotal era not only for Christian Europe but also for the Jewish communities thriving in northern Italy. This remarkable installation showcases the profound cultural exchange between Jewish scholars and Christian humanists during the fifteenth century through two extraordinary Hebrew illuminated manuscripts. These manuscripts were created by a […]

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Defensive Display: Shields from The Met Collection

Defensive Display: Shields from The Met Collection

Ongoing The Met Throughout history, shields have stood as one of the most enduring symbols of personal defense, wielded by foot soldiers and kings alike. This exhibition, Defensive Display: Shields from The Met Collection, presents a fascinating selection of shields from diverse cultures and periods, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship behind these crucial battlefield implements.

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A Passion for Jade: The Bishop Collection

A Passion for Jade: The Bishop Collection

Through January 4, 2026 The Met Discover the captivating world of jade artistry through the extraordinary exhibition “A Passion for Jade: The Bishop Collection,” now on view at The Met Fifth Avenue. This focused presentation showcases over one hundred remarkable objects from the prized Heber Bishop collection, featuring carvings crafted from jade, the most esteemed

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Afterlives: Contemporary Art in the Byzantine Crypt

Afterlives: Contemporary Art in the Byzantine Crypt

Through January 10, 2027 The Met For millennia, the subjects of death and the afterlife have captivated artists and artisans, inspiring profound exploration and reflection. The exhibition Afterlives: Contemporary Art in the Byzantine Crypt offers a compelling dialogue between historical Byzantine Egyptian funerary art and modern artistic interpretations of mortality and remembrance. Hosted in the

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Colorful Korea: The Lea R. Sneider Collection

Colorful Korea: The Lea R. Sneider Collection

Through February 15, 2026 The Met Over four decades, Lea R. Sneider (1925–2020) built an exceptional collection of Korean art that defies conventional perspectives. While maintaining an appreciation for traditional literati art, Sneider was captivated by vibrant, dynamic artworks rooted in everyday life, painting a compelling picture of Korea’s rich and colorful material culture. This

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P. S. Art 2025: Celebrating the Creative Spirit of New York City Kids

P. S. Art 2025: Celebrating the Creative Spirit of New York City Kids

Through October 19 The Met P. S. Art 2025 is a heartwarming and inspiring annual exhibition that honors the artistic achievements of exceptional students from New York City public schools, ranging from prekindergarten to grade 12. Now in its twenty-third year and hosted for the eighteenth consecutive year at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this

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The Three Perfections: Japanese Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting from the Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection

The Three Perfections: Japanese Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting from the Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection

Through August 3 The Met Within East Asian artistic traditions, the harmonious integration of poetry, calligraphy, and painting is celebrated as the “Three Perfections.” This exquisite exhibition at The Met offers a profound journey through nearly a millennium of Japanese artistic achievement, showcasing over 160 invaluable works that illustrate the intricate interplay and artistic mastery

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Making It Modern: European Ceramics from the Martin Eidelberg Collection

Making It Modern: European Ceramics from the Martin Eidelberg Collection

Through January 4, 2026 The Met At the dawn of the 20th century, European ceramic artists boldly ventured beyond traditional methods and styles, embracing innovation and artistic freedom that defined the modern era in decorative arts. This transformative period saw a renewed fascination with the natural world, inspiring creators to experiment with new forms, decorative

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Recasting the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronzes, 1100–1900

Recasting the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronzes, 1100–1900

Through September 28 The Met Chinese bronzes produced from the 12th through the 19th centuries represent a fascinating and often underappreciated chapter in the history of Chinese art. Originally, in ancient China, bronze vessels served as potent symbols of ritual significance and imperial authority. Centuries later, between 1100 and 1900, these bronzes were rediscovered and

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The Roof Garden Commission: Jennie C. Jones, Ensemble

The Roof Garden Commission: Jennie C. Jones, Ensemble

Through October 19 The Met For the 2025 Roof Garden Commission, acclaimed multimedia artist Jennie C. Jones has created Ensemble, her second outdoor sculptural installation. This intriguing project delves into the sonic and formal possibilities inherent in stringed instruments. By exploring these elements, Jones presents an innovative take on modernism, where the string in her

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Emily Sargent: Portrait of a Family

Emily Sargent: Portrait of a Family

July 1st, 2025–March 8th, 2026 The Met Rediscovered after many years, the watercolors of Emily Sargent (1857–1936) reveal a world through her unique lens—combining clarity and emotional expressiveness. This distinct exhibition brings her luminous works to the forefront, positioning them within the rich artistic legacy of the Sargent family. The exhibition offers a rare glimpse

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Superfine: Tailoring Black Style

Superfine: Tailoring Black Style

Through October 26 The Met The Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, offers an insightful exploration into over three centuries of Black style, focusing on the rich cultural and historical narrative of dandyism within the Atlantic world. Emerging in the 18th century against a backdrop of slavery, colonialism, and imperialism that facilitated

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Arts of Africa

Arts of Africa

May 31–Ongoing The Met The Met’s Arts of Africa galleries reopened in May 2025, housed within the reimagined Michael C. Rockefeller Wing. This multiyear renovation has culminated in a stunning new presentation that reintroduces visitors to one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of sub-Saharan African art. Featuring around 500 works for public display, the

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Arts of the Ancient Americas

Arts of the Ancient Americas

May 31–Ongoing The Met In May 2025, The Met proudly reopened its reimagined Arts of the Ancient Americas galleries in the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing after an extensive multiyear renovation. This transformative installation offers visitors a fresh encounter with nearly 700 ancestral artworks from Indigenous cultures across North, Central, and South America as well as

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