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| As the year comes to a close, we're thrilled to share opportunities you won't want to miss. Make The Met your New York holiday tradition this December and kick off the new year with inspiring talks, studio workshops, and more. Explore what's ahead and make the most of this season and beyond! |
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| Divine Egypt—A Conversation with Filmmaker Sherief Elkatsha |
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6–7 pm
Immerse yourself in Luxor's Opet Festival, celebrating the deities Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, with Egyptian filmmaker Sherief Elkatsha. Learn about Elkatsha's creative process documenting a contemporary celebration in a film he created for the exhibition Divine Egypt, and discover the history of ancient Opet Festivals in a conversation with Diana Craig Patch, Lila Acheson Wallace Curator in Charge, Department of Egyptian Art.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Divine Egypt.
Free, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register.
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| The Atelier with Alina Cho: Erdem Moralioglu |
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6–7 pm
Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Alina Cho for a conversation with Creative Director and founder Erdem Moralioglu to mark the 20-year anniversary of his eponymous fashion house, ERDEM. Hear new stories as Erdem reflects on his creative process, including the historical research, intricate craftsmanship, and collaborative spirit he is known for, and discover insights about his experience building an independent brand.
Tickets $35 ($30 plus a $5 processing fee). Tickets include Museum admission on the day of the event.
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| The Art of The American Revolution: A Conversation with Ken Burns |
Thursday, January 29, 6–7:30 pm
Mark the 250th anniversary year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a conversation featuring filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein, historians Philip Deloria and Jane Kamensky, and art historian Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw. Enjoy special excerpts from the PBS series The American Revolution that feature objects from The Met collection, highlighting the creative process of visual storytelling. The conversation provides an opportunity to reflect on the continued relevance of historical imagery and the power of art to explore varied narratives of the country's founding.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Revolution!
Tickets $45 ($40 plus a $5 processing fee). Tickets include Museum admission on the day of the event.
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| 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.
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.
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Met Expert Talks—Divine Egypt
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 3–3:30 pm
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Divine Egypt.
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El misterio de las figurillas huésped
Jueves, 15 de enero, 2026, 2–2:45 pm
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Met Expert Talks—Emily Warren Roebling
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 3–3:45 pm
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition The Brooklyn Bridge Up Close.
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| Alex Da Corte & Emily Wells: The Glass Age |
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7 pm
In The Glass Age, conceptual artist Alex Da Corte—renowned for works that shatter boundaries between media—transforms himself into Dada pioneer Marcel Duchamp. In choreographed musical dialogue with composer Emily Wells, Duchamp reflects upon glass in the 21st century, finding himself in places where, like in the visionary artist Man Ray's rayographs, image, object, and time coalesce.
Tickets start at $75
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| Copyist Program |
Are you an artist looking to deepen your craft? Set up your studio at The Met through the Copyist Program! This unique opportunity gives you time and space to create your own interpretation of a masterpiece through close observation and technical study in the Museum's galleries.
This is a seasonal, application-based program. Application deadline for spring 2026: Friday, January 2, 2026, 11:59 pm ET
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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.
Join us on January 9 for a lively evening on January 9 inspired by the exhibition Man Ray: When Objects Dream. Play a game of chess, catch a performance, create connections with fellow art lovers, make art inspired by Man Ray's unique compositions, and enjoy our 2-for-1 Date Night drink special.
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| Teen Copyists (Ages 15–18) |
Tuesday, February 17–Friday, February 20, 2026, 10:30 am–4:30 pm
Become an artist with Teen Copyists. Copying art is a time-honored way to learn and advance your skills. Join the 150-year-old tradition of copying artworks at The Met and develop your painting abilities like professional artists do. In this four-day intensive, you'll practice art techniques by copying artworks in The Met collection, learn from a teaching artist, present your art in a showcase, and more!
Free, though applications are required. Apply by Sunday, January 25, 2026. Accepted Teen Copyists are expected to attend all four dates of this program. All materials are provided, and Museum admission is free for teens as part of this program.
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| School Break Family Afternoon—Art Adventures in Egypt |
Monday, December 29 and Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 1–4 pm
Drop in for free, hands-on family fun and explore themes through art making and other activities. In December, create art inspired by the exhibition Divine Egypt. Each day of programming features a different project. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11. Some activities in this program may contain small parts and not be suited for children under 3. Materials are provided.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Divine Egypt.
Free; Museum admission is not required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
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| Met Escapes |
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 2–3:30 pm
For individuals living with dementia and their family members or care partners. Take a break from the everyday and create art together.
Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited.
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| Educator Workshop—An Artist's Take on Social Justice: Bringing Humanity into the Classroom |
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10 am–1 pm
Can the arts be a catalyst for conversations on racial, social, and economic justice in the classroom? Get inspired by the exhibition Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson, a retrospective capturing the artist's life as a Black American and how he responded to the turbulent times in which he lived. Through in-gallery and studio-based sessions, consider how you can facilitate complex social justice-centered discussions with your students and help foster their critical thinking.
Fee: $25; includes Museum admission, instruction, and materials. Light refreshments are provided at the start of the program. Free for Title I teachers. Note: Advance registration is required.
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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 Divine Egypt, Revolution!, The Brooklyn Bridge Up Close, Man Ray: When Objects Dream, and Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson.
The Atelier with Alina Cho series is made possible by the Doris & Stanley Tananbaum Foundation in memory of Doris Tananbaum.
The Art of The American Revolution: A Conversation with Ken Burns is made possible by the Jerome Levy Foundation, in honor of Marvin Schwartz.
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.
School Break Programs are in memory of Charles H. Tally.
For Education program funders, visit metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport.
For MetLiveArts program funders visit metmuseum.org/metliveartssupport.
Your support allows the Museum to collect, conserve, and present 5,000 years of world art. Donate now.
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) | Photo of Erdem Moralioglu by Tom Mannion. Photo of Alina Cho by Inez & Vinoodh | Emanuel Leutze (German American, 1816–1868). Washington Crossing the Delaware (detail), 1851. Oil on canvas, 149 x 255 in. (378.5 x 647.7 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of John Stewart Kennedy, 1897 (97.34) | Met Expert Talks photo by Paula Lobo | 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 | John Wilson (American, 1922–2015). My Brother, 1942. Oil on panel, 12 x 10 5/8 in. (30.48 x 26.9875 cm). Smith College Museum of Art, Purchased, (SC 1943.4.1) Courtesy of the Estate of John Wilson | All other images by Filip Wolak
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