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Lady Holding a Sparkler (detail). India (Punjab Hills, Kangra), ca. 1800. Ink, opaque watercolor, silver and gold on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1918 (18.134.2).
Diwali, "Festival of Light"
On Saturday, October 11, the Museum is pleased to host a daylong celebration of Diwali, the annual Indian Festival of Light. On this special occasion, lights or lamps signify the victory of good over evil within every human being. A special family program from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. will feature a performance by students of traditional Indian dance, accompanied by a narrative explanation of the story of Diwali. Families will also enjoy art activities that focus on artistic traditions in India, such as sand painting. An evening performance will also tell the story of Diwali through music, dance, and narrative from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. These programs are free with Museum admission. See the calendar for more information.
This program has been made possible by Aetna.
Holiday Monday: Columbus Day
On October 13, the Main Building of the Metropolitan Museum—select galleries and shops—will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in honor of Columbus Day. Free Family Classes are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Explore the Museum through an hour of stimulating discussion and sketching activities in the galleries for families (youngsters ages 5 through 12 and accompanying adults).
A variety of dining options, including the cafeteria, will be open until 4:30 p.m. Please note that The Trustees Dining Room will not be open. See Dining at the Met for more information.
Met Holiday Mondays are sponsored by CIT.
