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MetCreates
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#MetKids on
the David H. Koch Plaza—Radiant Rooftop
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Thursday, August 12, 1–4 pm
David H. Koch Plaza, The Met Fifth Avenue
Pop by to pick up a free art kit and get creative with hands-on projects
and activities on the David H. Koch Plaza every Thursday this August.
Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Learn more →
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MetSpeaks
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China's Art
and Activism—Then and Now
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Thursday, August 19, 6–7 pm
Online
Join Mei Lum, one of the Museum's Civic Practice Partnership Artists in
Residence, and Tomie Arai, artist and cofounder of the Chinatown Art
Brigade, to learn about the relationship between art and activism in
Manhattan's Chinatown. Explore key themes of resistance and resilience,
anti-gentrification, and the community's cohesion during the current wave
of anti-Asian racism and violence.
Learn more →
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MetCreates
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Drop-in
Drawing—Sketching Movement
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Online
Explore gesture, movement, and dramatic lighting as you develop your own
figurative sketches inspired by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's studies of
urban entertainment.
Watch now →
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Families
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Storytime with The Met
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Corduroy by Don Freeman
Join us every week to look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books
from home. In this edition, Met librarian Kamaria reads Corduroy by Don Freeman
and connects it to an object from The Met collection.
Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years.
Watch now →
Storytime with The Met—Wild about Books with Marc Brown
Thursday, August
12, 12–12:15 pm
Online
Enjoy Storytime from home! Join us every week to look, listen, sing, and
have fun with picture books. In this special edition, author and
illustrator Marc Brown, creator of the Arthur
book series, reads Wild
about Books by Judy Sierra, which Brown illustrated.
Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years.
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MetLiveArts
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Art History
Study Group—Roman Wall Paintings at The Met
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Thursday, August 12, 4–5:30 pm
Online
Join a Met curator and expand your knowledge of art history through
introductions to core themes and close examination of The Met collection.
In this session, explore Roman wall paintings excavated near Pompeii,
Italy. Discover how these works of art, all buried by the eruption of Mount
Vesuvius, now offer a vivid glimpse into the tastes and interests of
wealthy Roman homeowners and the virtuosity of ancient artisans in the
first century B.C.
Fee: $55. Advance registration is required.
Register now →
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Access
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MetEscapes—Summer
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Wednesday, August 18, 2–3 pm
Online
Take a break from the everyday with online explorations of works of art
from The Met collection. For individuals living with dementia, together
with their family members or care partners.
Free, though advance registration is required
Register now →
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Virtual Group
Tours
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Engage with great works of art—wherever you are! Experience
live virtual tours for K–12 School Groups and Adult Groups. Join us and
connect with more than 5,000 years of art and culture. Learn more →
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Accessibility at The Met
The Met is committed to accessibility for all. For information about
accessibility, programs, and services for people with disabilities at both
Met sites, visit metmuseum.org/access. To request an access
accommodation for virtual programs or online resources, email access@metmuseum.org,
or call 212-650-2010. For information about
accessibility on our website, see our Website Accessibility Statement.
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All events are free and no registration is required unless
otherwise noted.
For Education program funders, visit metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport.
Drop-in Drawing is made possible by Bonnie J. Sacerdote.
Captioning is made possible by the Ruth Lapham Lloyd Trust.
We encourage you to make Museum reservations in advance; purchase a timed ticket or make a reservation online.
Your health and safety are our top priority. Please plan ahead and review
The Met's visitor guidelines to prepare for your
visit. As we welcome guests back, here are a few reminders:
- Face coverings are required
for all visitors age two and older, regardless of your vaccination
status, and must be worn for the duration of your visit.
- We are maintaining physical
distancing.
- Please keep large bags and
items at home; our coat checks are temporarily closed.
- Please follow directions
from Met staff.
Images: Children drawing on The Plaza. Photo by Filip Wolak
| Photo by Marion Aguas | Teens Take The Met!. Photo by Filip Wolak. Design
© The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Cubiculum (bedroom) from the Villa of P. Fannius
Synistor at Boscoreale (detail). Roman, Late Republic, ca. 50–40
B.C. Fresco. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1903
(03.14.13a–g) | Discoveries. Photo by Filip Wolak
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