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Met Stories /
Episode 8: Caregiving
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Linbania Jacobson tells the story of how her husband's
dementia diagnosis led them to a program at The Met, which affirmed his
humanity and gave meaning and joy to her role as a caregiver. Linbania, now
a Volunteer with Met Access Programs, says, "I have found my new
life." Watch now →
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Adapting to a New
Normal: Dispatches from the Empty Met
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When The Met closed its doors in March of this year, it began
a new, uncertain chapter in the institution's 150-year history. We invited
staff from across the Museum to send us dispatches from wherever they may
be, about the innovative ways they were able to adapt, create, and care for
the collection and each other as the world was struck by new and dangerous
circumstances. Read now →
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Visualizing and
Reconnecting Protagonists of a Sahelian Past
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Over the last century alone, successive waves of migration
from the Sahel have defined an influential and multigenerational global
diaspora. This international presence comprises a significant part of the
more than 170 million members who make up what the African Union refers to
as Africa's sixth region: those who live outside its continental
subdivisions of North, South, East, West, and Central Africa. Read now →
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Watson Library
Staff Picks
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Along with The Met's 150th celebrations, Watson Library has a
series of blog posts and vitrine displays celebrating our hallmark year
including staff picks—a selection of favorite books chosen by library staff
from our encyclopedic collection which spans the entire history of art. Read now →
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Featured Videos
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An Edifice for Art:
The Architecture of the Met
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Watch a video illustrating the Museum's evolution from a site
in Central Park to a New York City landmark. Watch now →
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Drop-in Drawing: Portraiture
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Drop in anytime for a virtual session of our popular series
and experience The Met collection through creative drawing challenges.
Learn the fundamentals of capturing facial features in this lesson
focused on drawing portraits and self-portraits. Watch now →
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From The Met Store
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Plan Your Visit
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The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters are now open! Watch this video or check out the visitor guidelines page to learn about our new health and safety protocols. Please note
that our opening days and hours have changed.
From now through October 12, 2020, we are offering visitors free bicycle
valet service located on The Met's plaza on Fifth Avenue near 83rd Street,
north of the Museum's main entrance. See the hours and details here.
Entry to the Museum will be by timed ticket or reservation only and
capacity will be limited. See the visitor guidelines page for more information
on reserving or buying tickets in advance.
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Buy or reserve your tickets now → |
