| |  | | | | Date Night—Olé Olé Olé | Friday, July 10, 5–8 pm
Celebrate the World Cup at The Met with a free evening full of energy, music, and global culture! Join in on soccer chants on The Met steps, dance to global anthems spun by New York City DJs, create art inspired by sport and cultural traditions, enjoy two-for-one drinks, and join tours of the arts of Africa, the ancient Americas, and Oceania galleries in The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing. Grab your crew, wear your team colors, and bring your loudest cheer to celebrate cultures across the world.
All events are free with Museum admission, which is always pay-what-you-wish for New Yorkers. Beverages are available for purchase. Enjoy our 2-for-1 Date Night drink special.
Learn more → |  | | | | Brooklyn United Marching Band | Saturday, July 4, 12 pm
Kickstart your Fourth of July with an energy-packed performance from one of New York City's most dynamic young marching bands.
The Brooklyn United Marching Band, which trains tomorrow's leaders by fostering community through positive marching band experience, has performed in countless parades, special events, and even on the red carpet of The Met Gala. Join them on the iconic steps of The Met for a set that's sure to get you dancing!
This performance is part of The Met's programming to mark America's 250th anniversary.
Free
Learn more → |  | | | | David Lang: the national anthems | Saturday, July 4, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm
As composer David Lang researched the world's national anthems, he noticed the lyrics shared a common theme: that freedom is fragile and easily lost. Lang channeled this discovery into his 2014 choral composition the national anthems, a poignant reflection on national identity and finding common ground.
Join us for performances of the national anthems featuring the five-time Grammy-nominated Clarion Choir alongside Grammy winners and 2022–24 MetLiveArts Quartet in Residence Catalyst Quartet in the American Wing's light-filled Charles Engelhard Court.
This performance is part of The Met's programming to mark America's 250th anniversary.
Free with Museum admission
Learn more → |  | | | | Intern Insights Tour | Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, July 13–28, 11–11:45 am and 2–2:45 pm
Join current Met undergraduate and graduate interns for thematic, interactive conversations about works of art in The Met collection. Topics include The Representation of Women in Art, The Power of Light, Family Portraits, and Landscapes as Symbolism.
Free with Museum admission
Learn more → |  | | | | Short Films for Short Nights | Friday, July 10, July 17, and July 24, 6–7:30 pm
In July, The Met's Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art's annual three-part series Short Films for Short Nights returns with dozens of rare short films produced between 1900 and 1973. This year's theme explores "faces in the crowd." Program One, Me and You, looks at the tradition of portraiture through individual depictions, from psychological interiors to cameras turned on other subjects; Program Two, Friends and Strangers, includes all manner of encounters, from chance meetings to confrontations; and Program Three, Crowds and Power, assembles films about the masses, from the helter-skelter of cities to those resisting authoritarian control.
Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended.
Register now → |  | | | | Art 101 Workshop—Portrait Studies | Monday, July 27–Friday, July 31, 10 am–1 pm or 2–5 pm
Ever wanted to learn how to draw or paint but didn't know where to start? In this weeklong workshop, learn basic life drawing and painting techniques. Led by teaching artist Jaqueline Cedar, each three hour session begins with an introduction to the day's theme followed by sketching in The Met's galleries and supported studio work.
Sign up for the morning or afternoon session, and spend the week looking at Greek sculptures, African masks, contemporary paintings, a live model, and more to investigate how artists observe the world around them. This course encourages you to experiment, practice, and take creative risks. Work with charcoal, watercolor, and acrylic paint while learning how artists translate observation into expressive portraits, capturing both form and meaning.
All skill levels are welcome. Exercises and tips will be provided to accommodate a range of learners.
Fee: $400. Materials are provided. Note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. Registration closes on Thursday, July 23, 2026, or when registration is full.
10 am–1 pm
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2–5 pm
Register now → |  | | | | Drop-in Drawing—Belvedere Castle | Friday, July 10, 6–8 pm
Offsite
Experience The Met collection through creative drawing challenges with expert teaching artists. In this special session, draw inspiration from the Gothic and Romanesque revival hybrid architectural styles seen on the exterior of Belvedere Castle in Central Park. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own sketchbook. For visitors of all ages.
Please note: This Drop-in Drawing session is being held offsite at Belvedere Castle in Central Park. Met staff will be stationed between the Turtle Pond and the Great Lawn if you need help finding the location.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship.
Free; No Museum admission necessary. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Learn more → |  | | | | Family Afternoon—Time Traveler | Sunday, July 12, 1–4 pm
Drop in for free, hands-on family fun inspired by The Met collection. Make unique works of art as you travel through time and discover how materials bring artwork to life! Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years. Materials are provided. Come ready to look, imagine, and create!
Free; No Museum admission required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Learn more → |  | | | | Teen Fridays (Ages 15–18) | Friday, July 17, 4:30–6:30 pm
Come on over to The Met for Teen Fridays—the place for teens to be creative, have snacks, and meet other teens with similar and different interests. Explore passions, ideas, and new activities every first and third Friday of the month.
Free
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|  | | | | Selena Minogue Drag Show | Friday, July 17, 6–6:30 and 7–7:30 pm
Drop in to marvel at the stylings of Deaf Drag Queen Selena Minogue, connecting the artistry of drag and Deaf culture. Enjoy a performance and conversation in celebration of the exhibition Musical Bodies.
Everyone is invited! Performances begin at 6 and 7 pm.
Accessibility: American Sign Language and voice interpretation, ear defenders, stools
Visitors may borrow manual wheelchairs (standard and wide) from Security at the 81st Street entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Presented in celebration of Disability Pride Month.
If you have further access needs that aren't met by the list above, please contact [email protected] or 212-650-2010.
Free with Museum admission; admission is pay what you wish for New York state residents, and free for children 12 and under with an adult, and a care partner accompanying a visitor with a disability. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Members of our D/deaf or hard of hearing audience are encouraged to arrive early for a chance to receive a free drink voucher!
Learn more → | | | | 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 [email protected], or call 212-650-2010. For information about accessibility on our website, see our Website Accessibility Statement. | Events take place at The Met Fifth Avenue or The Met Cloisters unless otherwise noted.
For more information about the exhibitions, including sponsorship credits, see Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship and Musical Bodies.
Date Night—Olé Olé Olé is made possible by The Met’s Fund for Diverse Art Histories.
Leadership support for MetLiveArts is provided by the Adrienne Arsht Fund for Resilience through Art.
Short Films for Short Nights is organized by the Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art.
Teen Fridays are made possible by the Gray Foundation.
For Education program funders, visit metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport.
For MetLiveArts program funders visit metmuseum.org/metliveartssupport.
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Images: Brooklyn United Marching Band, photo courtesy of the artist | The Clarion Choir, photo by Stephanie Berger | Film still from The Passaic Textile Strike (1926), Samuel Russak. Black and white, silent, 18 min. | Selena Minogue headshot by Karen Trejo Photography | All other photos by Argenis Apolinario and Filip Wolak | | | |
