The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Evenings at the Met. Open every Friday and Saturday till 9

Today: January 7, 2009

Museum Highlights An introduction to the Metropolitan's diverse and encyclopedic collection of art from all corners of the world, from the earliest times to the present. Free with Museum admission 10:15 a.m., Great Hall
Highlights of Great Paintings: East and West An introduction to the wide scope of the Museum's rich painting collections, from Chinese paintings to Modern art. Free with Museum admission 10:30 a.m., Great Hall
Masterpieces of the Middle Ages A presentation of the myriad objects produced in the Medieval world from the beginnings of Christianity to the rise of the Renaissance. Free with Museum admission 10:45 a.m., Great Hall
Arts of Japan A presentation of the splendors of Japanese art at the Metropolitan Museum from the Neolithic period to the present. Free with Museum admission 10:45 a.m., Great Hall
Museum Highlights in French An introduction to the Metropolitan's diverse and encyclopedic collection of art from all corners of the world, from the earliest times to the present. Free with Museum admission 11:00 a.m., Great Hall
Museum Highlights in Italian An introduction to the Metropolitan's diverse and encyclopedic collection of art from all corners of the world, from the earliest times to the present. Free with Museum admission 11:00 a.m., Great Hall
Museum Highlights in Korean An introduction to the Metropolitan's diverse and encyclopedic collection of art from all corners of the world, from the earliest times to the present. Free with Museum admission 11:00 a.m., Great Hall
The Philippe de Montebello Years: Curators Celebrate Three Decades of Acquisitions (FM assistive listening devices available) A discussion of Guercino's painting Samson Captured by the Philistines and its acquisition by the Museum. This gallery talk is held in conjunction with the special exhibition "The Philippe de Montebello Years: Curators Celebrate Three Decades of Acquisitions". Keith Christiansen, Jayne Wrightsman Curator, European Paintings, MMA Free with Museum admission 11:00 a.m., The Tisch Galleries, 2nd floor
Museum Highlights An introduction to the Metropolitan's diverse and encyclopedic collection of art from all corners of the world, from the earliest times to the present. Free with Museum admission 11:15 a.m., Great Hall
Museum Highlights in German An introduction to the Metropolitan's diverse and encyclopedic collection of art from all corners of the world, from the earliest times to the present. Free with Museum admission 11:15 a.m., Great Hall
Hindu and Buddhist Vision in Indian and Southeast Asian Art A wide-ranging survey of South and Southeast Asian art, featuring archaeological material, sculpture, painting, and decorative art. Free with Museum admission 11:30 a.m., Great Hall
American Paintings Highlights of American paintings in the Museum's collection. Free with Museum admission 11:45 a.m., Great Hall
Arts of China An introduction to 5,000 years of Chinese art, including the arts of ancient China, the painting collection, and the Chinese Garden Court. Free with Museum admission 12:00 p.m., Great Hall
Musical Instruments An overview of the Museum's extensive collection of European, American, and non-Western instruments from prehistory to the present. Free with Museum admission 12:15 p.m., Great Hall
The Cradle of Civilization: Art of the Ancient Near East An exploration through art of the emergence and development of the diverse cultures of the Ancient Near East from 8000 B.C. to the rise of Islam (mid-7th century A.D.) Free with Museum admission 12:15 p.m., Great Hall
Old Master Paintings A chronological overview of the Museum's distinguished collection of European paintings from the 13th through the 18th century. Free with Museum admission 12:30 p.m., Great Hall
American Historic Interiors A history of American interiors, told through galleries and period rooms arranged chronologically from the 17th through the early 20th century. Free with Museum admission 12:45 p.m., Great Hall
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism (in Spanish) An exploration of the 19th-century French Impressionists and Post-Impressionists focusing on the artists' stylistic innovations and the social milieu in which they worked. Free with Museum admission 1:00 p.m., Great Hall
Masterpieces of African Art A tour to explore the diversity of Africa's artistic traditions. Free with Museum admission 1:15 p.m., Great Hall
American Wing in French A survey of American Art, including paintings, sculptures, decorative art and period rooms from the 17th through the 20th Century. Free with Museum admission 1:30 p.m., Great Hall
Museum Highlights An introduction to the Metropolitan's diverse and encyclopedic collection of art from all corners of the world, from the earliest times to the present. Free with Museum admission 1:30 p.m., Great Hall
Robert Lehman Collection: Renaissance to Impressionism A view of one of America's greatest private collections, spanning a 700-year period, from the Renaissance to the mid-20th century. Free with Museum admission 1:45 p.m., Great Hall
The Art of Dress/Costume Institute "The Art of Dress" is a new cross-cultural guided tour that focuses on the way artists have used clothing to express identity and influence from the 6th century B.C. through the 20th century. Free with Museum admission 1:45 p.m., Great Hall
Arts of Ancient Egypt An introduction to the art and culture of ancient Egypt, from prehistoric to Roman times, illustrated by examples from the Museum's incomparable collection. Free with Museum admission 2:00 p.m., Great Hall
Parent�Child Workshops (Ages 3 through 6) Fall 2008 Art programs for children of Members at the Family/Dual ($190) level and above offer children the unique experience of learning about art and creating their own works in the Museum. These classes are designed to provide adults and children with an opportunity to explore and discover art in a studio setting as well as in the Museum's galleries. All gallery visits focus on visual art concepts: line, shape, color, pattern, texture, balance, and form. Activities include painting, collage, sculpting, building, viewing works from the Museum's collection, and listening to related stories and fables. Fee: $432 for the 12-session semester. Session 4 (Ages 3 through 6) Wednesdays, October 22�February 11 (No class November 12 or 26, December 24 or 31, or January 21) This session is sold out. 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
European Historic Interiors and Decorative Arts A survey of 17th- and 18th century Western European interiors and decorative arts, including architectural elements, artworks, and furnishings. Free with Museum admission 2:15 p.m., Great Hall
Museum Highlights An introduction to the Metropolitan's diverse and encyclopedic collection of art from all corners of the world, from the earliest times to the present. Free with Museum admission 2:30 p.m., Great Hall
Arts of Ancient Greece and Rome An overview of the Metropolitan's exceptional collection of Greek, Hellenistic, Etruscan and Roman art presented in the newly designed galleries. Free with Museum admission 2:45 p.m., Great Hall
Collection Highlights at the Cloisters Free with Museum admission 3:00 p.m., The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
Modern Art An introduction to European and American art movements from 1900 to the present. Free with Museum admission 3:00 p.m., Great Hall
A Book, Then Look (Ages 3 through 5) Fall 2008 Art programs for children of Members at the Family/Dual ($190) level and above offer students the unique experience of learning about art, either in a studio setting or in the Museum's galleries. "A Book, Then Look" is a new program for adults and young, verbal children. This class will explore the Museum's collection from a crosscultural point of view, in conjunction with the Caldecott Medal Books. After reading together, students will encounter works of art related to the themes or art in the book. Participants will be invited to take home a copy of each book to establish their own children's art library. Fee: $400 for the 8-session semester. Session 1 (Ages 3 through 5) Wednesdays, October 22�January 14 (No class November 12 or 26, or December 24 or 31) This session is sold out. 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism An exploration of the 19th-century French Impressionists and Post-Impressionists focusing on the artists' stylistic innovations and the social milieu in which they worked. Free with Museum admission 3:15 p.m., Great Hall
Museum Highlights An introduction to the Metropolitan's diverse and encyclopedic collection of art from all corners of the world, from the earliest times to the present. Free with Museum admission 3:30 p.m., Great Hall
"Aery Entertainments" An anthology of Renaissance favorites, featuring high art from the Low Countries. Venere Lute Quartet Free with Museum admission 3:30 p.m., The Andr� Mertens Galleries for Musical Instruments, west wing
Start with Art at the Met Start your fun at the Museum with storytelling, sketching, and other ways of exploring art! For kids ages three through seven and their adult companions. Free with Museum admission 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education, ground floor
Art Afternoons (Kindergarten through Grade 5) Fall 2008 Art programs for children of Members at the Family/Dual ($190) level and above offer students the unique experience of learning about art and creating their own works in the Museum. Students will explore their own creativity and discover art in a studio setting as well as in the Museum�s galleries. All gallery visits focus on visual art concepts: line, shape, color, pattern, texture, balance, and form. Activities include painting, collage, sculpting, building, viewing works from the Museum�s collection, and listening to related stories and fables. Fee: $240 for the 12-session semester Session 3 (Grades 1 through 4) Wednesdays, October 22�February 11 (No class November 12 or 26, December 24 or 31, or January 21) This session is sold out. 3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Rubens Meets Miami Vice: The Art of the Heist Charles Scribner III, lecturer The dramatic story of his recruitment as a Rubens expert for an undercover sting to trap the smugglers and recover the stolen masterpiece. $23 6:00 p.m., The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Purchase Tickets
Please note that all of the events listed above are subject to change. For additional information, consult one of our staff members at an Information Desk upon arrival at the Museum. Events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise noted.

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