More March Events @ THE MET

 

Events at The Met   MetLiveArts Montclair State University at The Met Saturday, March 19, 7 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Join Montclair State's Cali School of Music for a fast-paced concert that surveys diverse genres and exhilarating compositions. This performance showcases MSU's premier performance ensembles: the Wind Symphony, under the direction of the esteemed Thomas McCauley; the University Singers, conducted by Heather J. Buchanan; and the Jazz Ensemble, led by Oscar Perez. Tickets start at $25. Buy tickets now →     MetLiveArts Matthew Evan Taylor: Life ReturnsMetropolis Ensemble with RAJ  AS Thursday, March 24, 7 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Composer and saxophonist Matthew Evan Taylor’s Life Returns is an evening-length composition that draws on African American, South Indian, and European musical practices. Commissioned by MetLiveArts and the Grammy-nominated Metropolis Ensemble in collaboration with mridangam artist Rajna Swaminathan’s RAJAS ensemble, Life Returns melds freely improvised and through-composed music to celebrate resilience in the face of despair and the triumph of light and color over darkness. Tickets start at $25. Buy tickets now  →     MetStudies The Observant Eye Friday, March 18, 6:30–7:30 pm Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education Slow down, tap into your powers of observation, and discover a work of art through close looking and discussion. No prior knowledge of art is necessary. All adult learners are welcome. Free with Museum admission. Learn more →     Families Start with Art at The Met—Herstory Thursday, March 31, 3:30–4:30 pm Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education Share ideas and enjoy stories, sketching, singing, and other gallery activities that bring works of art to life. This month's theme is Herstory in celebration of Women's History Month. Recommended for families with children ages 3 to 6 years. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. Learn more →     Access Seeing Through Drawing Saturday, March 26, 11 am–1 pm Carroll Classroom, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education For adults who are blind or partially sighted. Get inspired by the Museum's collection and learn drawing techniques through in-person workshops that include experimentation with materials, verbal description, and creative responses to works of art. Free, though advance registration is required. Register now →   Virtual Events   MetSpeaks Art History Study Group—Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co. Thursday, April 7, 4–5:30 pm Online Expand your knowledge of art history through virtual introductions to core themes and close examination of The Met collection. In this session, join Medill Higgins Harvey, Ruth Bigelow Wriston Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts and Manager of the Henry R. Luce Center for the Study of American Art, for an in-depth exploration of Edward C. Moore (1827–1891), the creative leader who brought Tiffany & Co. to unparalleled originality and success during the late nineteenth century. Fee: $55. Advance registration is required. Register now →     Teens Career Lab—Afrofuturism (Ages 15–18) Friday, March 18, 4:30–6:30 pm Online Teens join museum and arts professionals to learn about their career experiences and gain advice. In this session, focus on Afrofuturism, the transdisciplinary creative model that centers Black imagination and self-determination, and its place in museums and the art world. Free, though advance registration is required. Register now →     Access Seeing Through Drawing Saturday, March 26, 2–4 pm Online For adults who are blind or partially sighted. Get inspired by the Museum's collection and learn drawing techniques through virtual workshops that include experimentation with materials, verbal description, and creative responses to works of art. Free, though advance registration is required. Register now →   Now Available   In-Person and Virtual Group Tours Engage with great works of art at The Met—or wherever you are! Request an in-person, guided tour, reserve admission and lead your own small group, or select a live, virtual tour led by a Museum guide. Tours are available for K–12 School Groups, College and University Groups, and Adult Groups. Learn more →   More Events Looking for more? Virtual events are available on YouTube, Facebook, and our website after they premiere.   See all upcoming events →   Plan Your Visit See the Plan Your Visit page for more information about buying tickets in advance. Please note our current opening days and hours for each location. Face coverings are required for all visitors age 2 and older, even if you are vaccinated. In keeping with public health recommendations, we strongly recommend vaccinations for our visitors.  Read our visitor guidelines. Buy your tickets now → Become a Member →     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.       The Met Fifth Avenue 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 The Met Cloisters 99 Margaret Corbin Drive Fort Tryon Park New York, NY 10040 metmuseum.org   Explore        Membership        Donate     All events take place at The Met Fifth Avenue unless otherwise noted. For Education program funders, visit metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport. For MetLiveArts program funders, visit metmuseum.org/metliveartssupport. Your support allows the Museum to collect, conserve, and present 5,000 years of world art. Donate now. Images: Bass saxhorn in B-flat (1863) by Adolphe (Antoine Joseph) Sax (Belgium 1814–1894 Paris) is on view in Gallery 680 at The Met Fifth Avenue | Matthew Evan Taylor, Life Returns. Art by Juniper Creative LLC | Pitcher (detail), 1874–75. Tiffany & Co. (1837–present). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Sansbury-Mills Fund, 2018 (2018.374)