The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

Today: October 7, 2008

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
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
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
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 Spanish 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
Looking at Women in Modern Art This talk considers depictions of women from 1900 to 1950 by exploring various artistic styles and themes of feminine identity. Jessica Murphy, Research Associate, Nineteenth-Century, Modern, and Contemporary Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Free with Museum admission 11:00 a.m., Gallery Talk Stanchion, Great Hall
Museum Highlights in Portuguese 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 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 Japanese 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.
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
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
Garden Tours at The Cloisters Free with Museum admission 1:00 p.m., The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
Islamic Art While the main galleries are temporarily closed for renovation, it is still possible to enjoy an overview of Islamic Art, which highlights works dating from the 7th century forward, reflecting the diversity and range of Islamic culture. Free with Museum admission 1:00 p.m., Great Hall
Splendors of the Ancient Americas A tour of the splendors of Ancient American art from the 2nd millennium B.C. to the 16th century. Free with Museum admission 1:15 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 1:30 p.m., Great Hall
Arts of Ancient Greece and Rome in Spanish 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 1:45 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
Songs of the Homeland: History of Tejano Music (1996) Hector Galán, director. The evolution of Tejano music within the context of the history of Mexican Americans who settled in Texas (57 min.). This film is shown in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. Search the calendar for other related events. Free with Museum admission 2:00 p.m., Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Uris Center for Education
Drawing from History�Exploring the Collection through Sketching: Session I This five-class, hands-on series teaches drawing to students using objects in the Met's permanent collection. It emphasizes one-on-one attention and the development of practical drawing skills. Each session is divided between classroom instruction and drawing time in the galleries. Part of The Art of Learning: Classes for Adults. Limited to 12 students. To register for this series of classes, see Subscription Events. Registration begins August 25, 2008. For informational inquires, please contact lectures@metmuseum.org or call 212�396�5460. Search the calendar to learn about other classes for adults. Pier Consagra Fee: $375.00 per series (supplies included) 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Carroll Classroom, Uris Center for Education
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
Start with Art at the Met Kids ages three through seven and their adult friends wake up to fun at the Met through storytelling, sketching, and other ways of exploring art! Free with Museum admission 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m., Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education, ground floor
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
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
Collection Highlights at the Cloisters Free with Museum admission 3:00 p.m., The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
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
Djoliba Ensemble of Mali Song and dance from the Mandingo tradition $50 8:00 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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