 | | |  |  | | |  |  | This winter, The Met welcomes the season with iconic holiday decorations—from the beloved Christmas tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche to the magnificent mid-19th-century silver menorah celebrating Hanukkah. These seasonal highlights transform the Museum into a vibrant, welcoming destination for visitors of all ages.
Alongside these cherished traditions, enjoy free guided tours that bring our galleries to life, festive performances, seasonal treats, holiday-themed Date Night celebrations, and much more. There's something for everyone to discover at The Met.
Plan your visit→ | | | | Events |  | | Date Night | Fridays and Saturdays, 5–9 pm
The Met is your perfect night out every Friday and Saturday, whether you're bringing a date, a friend, or coming solo. Celebrate the season with special holiday-themed programming throughout December, stroll through the galleries, listen to live music, enjoy two-for-one drinks at one of our cafes, and more. Learn more → | | |  | | ETHEL: SEASONS NOW | Special limited-time offer! Enter code HOLIDAYX25 for 25% off select seats.
Valid until Monday, December 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm. | Friday, December 12, 7 pm
Experience an evening of seasonal string quartets by four trailblazing composers, paired with signature arrangements of Vivaldi's iconic The Four Seasons.
Buy tickets → | | |  | | Caroling with The Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School | Thursday, December 11, 2–2:30 pm
Join the vocal ensemble as they perform a cappella versions of sacred and secular winter holiday songs in the Medieval Sculpture Hall. The Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School is committed to helping people pursue their study of music while addressing the challenges posed by vision loss. Learn more → | | | | The Met Cloisters |  | | Experience the Magic of the Season at The Met Cloisters | Perched on the Hudson River in Fort Tryon Park, The Met Cloisters brings the Middle Ages to life with reconstructed cloisters, chapels, and halls filled with manuscripts, sculptures, tapestries, and metalwork. Join us all season to celebrate: - From December 4 through January 6, take in grand displays of fresh ivy, holly boughs, hand-polished lady apples, pinecones, and other natural elements, all locally sourced, that evoke the spirit of a medieval winter celebration.
- Participate in activities inspired by the Museum's medieval history including wreathmaking, storytelling, sketching in the galleries, and daily tours that explore winter celebrations in the Middle Ages from Medieval Christmastide to Hanukkah.
- Get into the holiday spirit with caroling with The Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School.
| | | | The Met Store |  | | Shop Art-Inspired Holiday Gifts | | Browse dozens of new arrivals for the holidays including scarves, jewelry, home decor, kids' gifts, and more. Shop the catalog → | | | | Membership |  | | Become a Member and receive two free guest passes*! | | Join by December 31 to unlock special access and exclusive experiences as a Met Member. Plus, you’ll receive two free guest passes to share the magic of The Met with friends and family. Join today → | | | The exhibit of the crèche is made possible by the Loretta Hines Howard Fund.
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*Guest passes will be received by mail within 4 weeks of joining when sent to a domestic address; please allow more time for international addresses. Cannot be combined with other offers. Guest passes must be redeemed at a ticketing desk for admission to the Museum. Guest passes are valid for one year and can be used with or without the cardholder in attendance.
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Images: Giuseppe Sanmartino (Italian, 1720–1793). Angel, second half 18th century. Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics, H. 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Loretta Hines Howard, 1964 (64.164.8a–c) | ETHEL, photo by Matthew Murphy | Photos by Argenis Apolinario | Hanukkah lamp, 1866–72. Polish, Lviv (Lwów, Lvov, or Lemberg). Silver: cast, chased and engraved, 33 9/16 x 23 1/8 in., 60 lb. (85.3 x 58.7 cm, 27.2 kg). On loan from The Moldovan Family Collection | The Clarion Choir in the Fuentidueña Chapel at The Met Cloisters, photo by Stephanie Berger | | | | |
