| |  | | | | Celebrating the Divine: Festivals in Ancient Egypt | Thursday, December 4, 2–5 pm
Join experts for a series of lectures exploring unique festivals that celebrate the gods of ancient Egypt.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Divine Egypt.
Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority is given to those who register.
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|  | | | | Film Screening—Casa Susanna and Mariette Pathy Allen | Sunday, December 7, 2–4 pm
Watch the documentary film Casa Susanna, directed by Sébastien Lifshitz, after enjoying an artist talk by photographer Mariette Pathy Allen, author of Transformations and The Gender Frontier.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Casa Susanna.
Free, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register.
Register now → |  | | | | Conferences to Colloquium: Sharing Textile Conservation Research | Tuesday, December 9, 11 am–2 pm
Join us for a colloquium featuring a series of talks by The Met's Textile Conservation Department focusing on innovative conservation efforts that have been presented at leading conferences across the United States and internationally. Listen as speakers share case studies, methodologies, and insights into the preservation of historical and culturally significant textiles. The colloquium offers an opportunity for dialogue among professionals and people with an interest in historic textiles, highlighting recent advancements and practical challenges in the field of textile conservation.
Free, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Registration does not guarantee admission once the lecture hall reaches capacity.
Register now → |  | | | | ETHEL: SEASONS NOW | Friday, December 12, 7 pm
The "vital and brilliant" (The New Yorker) string quartet ETHEL brings joy, verve, and rockstar energy to The Met this holiday season. Experience the quartet's original program SEASONS NOW, which celebrates the 300th anniversary of Vivaldi's timeless The Four Seasons by pairing ETHEL's signature arrangements of the Baroque concerti with new compositions by Ching-chu Hu, Layale Chaker, Leilehua Lanzilotti and Daniel Bernard Roumain. Talented guest artists Colin Stranahan (percussion) and Blair McMillen (keyboards) join the quartet to ring in the season with the sounds of the passing year—then and now!
Tickets start at $35
Buy tickets → |  | | | | How to Listen to Theremin with the NY Theremin Society | Friday, December 5, 2–3 pm
Join the NY Theremin Society in a guided workshop and learn to play the theremin in a group setting. Invented in 1920 by Russian scientist Lev Termen, the theremin marks the beginning of electronic music. Untouched, this instrument is played by studied movements in the air, producing sound by any object or mass that changes the frequency of one of the oscillators by entering the electromagnetic field.
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 caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Learn more → |  | | | | Studio Workshop—Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy | Saturday, December 6, 2–5 pm
Looking for deeper insight into the tradition of Chinese calligraphy? Join us to learn basic techniques of ink brush painting and how to render Chinese characters from expert calligrapher Shan He. After completing a series of exercises, you'll work on a final calligraphy painting to take home. No prior knowledge of Chinese necessary.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Chinese Painting and Calligraphy: Selections from the Collection.
Fee: $125. Materials are provided. Note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. Registration closes on Friday, December 5, 2025, or when registration is full.
Register now → |  | | | | Teen Fridays (Ages 15–18) | Friday, December 5, 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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|  | | | | Start with Art—Rediscovering History | Saturday, December 6, 11 am–12 pm
Share ideas and enjoy stories, sketching, singing, and other gallery activities that bring works of art to life. In December, let's discover exciting histories that inspired works of art in The Met collection. Recommended for families with children ages 3 to 6 years.
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 caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Learn more → |  | | | | Met Memory Cafe | Monday, December 1, 2–3:30 pm
For individuals living with dementia and their family members or care partners. Enjoy an afternoon of art with conversations, activities, and refreshments.
Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited.
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| | | | Accessibility at The Met
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For more information about the exhibitions, including sponsorship credits, see Divine Egypt, Casa Susanna, and Chinese Painting and Calligraphy: Selections from the Collection.
Celebrating the Divine: Festivals in Ancient Egypt is made possible by the CORA Foundation.
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: Charles K. Wilkinson, The Barque of Amun Arriving at the West Bank of Thebes (detail), 20th century, 1930–31. Original from Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, tomb of Amenmose (TT 19), original New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Ramesses I–Ramesses II; ca. 1295–1213 BCE. Tempera on paper. Facsimile: H. 77 × W. 131 cm (30 5/16 × 51 9/16 in.), scale 1:1, Framed: H. 78.2 × W. 133 cm (30 13/16 × 52 3/8 in.). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1931 (31.6.5) | Andrea Susan (American, 1939–2015). Photo shoot with Lili, Wilma, and friends, Casa Susanna, Hunter, NY, 1964–1968. Chromogenic print, 3 5/16 × 4 1/4 in. (8.4 × 10.8 cm). Art Gallery of Ontario, Purchase, with funds generously donated by Martha LA McCain, 2015 | Conferences to Colloquium image courtesy of The Met's Textile Conservation Department | ETHEL, photo by Matthew Murphy | Photo by Zoe Li | How to Listen to Theremin photo courtesy of NY Theremin Society | All other images by Filip Wolak | | | |
