| |  | | | | Workshop—Holiday Wreathmaking at The Met Cloisters | Tuesday, December 9, 5–7:30 pm or Wednesday, December 10, 2–4:30 pm
Create your very own medieval wreath inspired by the beloved winter holiday decorations at The Met Cloisters. Learn about the symbolic meaning of plants, view the decorations, then create a festive wreath alongside horticultural experts in this unique event. All materials are provided.
Fee: $125. Note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. Registration closes Monday, December 8, 2025, or when registration is full.
Register now → |  | | | | Open Studio—Weaving Across the World | Saturday, December 13, 1–4 pm
Create your own wondrous weaving inspired by techniques and traditions from across the world. Discover the wide variety of materials and innovative processes used to make textiles, baskets, and other woven artworks.
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 EXPERT TALKS | | Join Museum experts, including curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars, for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries. Hear new insights and untold stories from Met insiders and take a closer look at the works of art. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions. | | The Brooklyn Bridge Up Close | Tuesday, December 9, 3–3:45 pm
Presented in conjunction with The Brooklyn Bridge Up Close.
Free, though advance registration is recommended.
Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register.
Register now → | | Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck | Tuesday, December 16, 3–3:30 pm
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck.
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 → | | El camino al más allá: creencias, ritos y arte funerario en el mundo clásico | Viernes, 12 de diciembre, 2–2:45 pm
Descubra las diferentes concepciones funerarias y maneras de expresar la visión de la muerte en de Grecia, Etruria y Roma a través de una charla y una visita guiada por las obras de arte de la colección de The Met.
Gratuito con la entrada al Museo. El precio del boleto queda a discreción del visitante residente del estado de Nueva York y es gratuito para los menores de 12 años acompañados de un adulto y para el cuidador acompañante de un visitante con discapacidad.
Atención: el aforo es limitado y se completará por orden de llegada.
Registrarse ahora → |  | | | Have a night out at The Met! Every week on Friday and Saturday we stay open late for Date Night. Stroll through the galleries, enjoy live music, take part in fun activities, and enjoy two-for-one drinks specials from one of our cafes. - Embrace the holiday spirit with festive Date Nights throughout the month of December. Warm up with seasonal cocktail specials, take a cozy gallery stroll, and listen to live music.
- Mark your calendars for the new year! On January 9 we're hosting a special Date Night inspired by the exhibition Man Ray: When Objects Dream. Join us for a lively evening of performances, art making, gallery chats, and more.
Learn more → |  | | | | Saturday Sketching at The Met Cloisters (Ages 12–18) | Saturday, December 27, 1–3 pm
Sketch from works of art in The Met Cloisters galleries and experiment with different drawing approaches. Build your skills with a teaching artist and share your works of art with other teens. Thinking of applying to an art high school or college? These classes are a great way to build a portfolio.
Free, though advance registration is recommended. Museum admission is free for teens as part of this program. All experience levels welcome; all materials provided.
Register now →
|  | | | | Family Afternoon—Watercolor Wonder! | Sunday, December 14, 1–4 pm
Come ready to look, imagine, and create! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun. Take inspiration from the exhibition Emily Sargent: Portrait of a Family to create unique works of art. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years. Materials are provided.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Emily Sargent: Portrait of a Family.
Free with Museum admission; admission is 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 Signs Tour—The Magical City: George Morrison's New York | Saturday, December 6, 3:30–4:30 pm
For participants who are Deaf. Explore works of art through engaging conversations in the galleries with Deaf educator Debra Cole. After the tour, please enjoy light snacks and socializing time in Carroll Classroom, Uris Center for Education.
In American Sign Language only, without voice interpretation. Programs with Sign Language are intended primarily for the Deaf community.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition The Magical City: George Morrison's New York.
Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited.
Register now →
|  | | | Make The Met your New York holiday tradition! With iconic decorations celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah, free guided tours that bring our galleries to life, festive performances, seasonal treats, holiday-themed Date Night celebrations, and so much more, there's something for everyone to enjoy this winter.
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 Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche, The Brooklyn Bridge Up Close, Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck, Man Ray: When Objects Dream, Divine Egypt, Emily Sargent: Portrait of a Family, and The Magical City: George Morrison's New York.
Alex Da Corte & Emily Wells: The Glass Age is presented in conjunction with the Bluff Collaborative for Research on Dada and Surrealism and the exhibition Man Ray: When Objects Dream.
Public programs at The Met Cloisters are made possible in part by The Helen Clay Frick Foundation.
For Education program funders, visit metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport.
For MetLiveArts program funders visit metmuseum.org/metliveartssupport.
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Images: Holiday Wreathmaking Photo by Imaging, The Met | Weaving Across the World Photo by Argenis Apolinario | Met Expert Talks photo by Paula Lobo | Triad of Osiris, Horus, and Isis. From Egypt, probably Thebes, Karnak Temple. Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22, reign of Osorkon II (about 872–837 BCE). Gold inlaid with lapis lazuli. Acquired in 1872. Paris, Louvre Museum, Department of Egyptian Antiquities (E 6204). © 2025 GrandPalaisRmn (Louvre Museum). Photo: Mathieu Rabea | Alex Da Corte, ROY G BIV, 2022 (Video, color, sound; 60 min., wood box with back-projected screen, paint, performance, and powder-coated chairs). Courtesy Alex Da Corte | All other images by Filip Wolak
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