June Events

Performances, workshops, talks, and more [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [Events at The Met]( [Madeline Hollander: Hydro Parade]( MetLiveArts [Madeline Hollander: Hydro Parade]( Saturdays, June 3, 10, and 17, 6 pm Museum-wide, The Met Fifth Avenue Join artist, choreographer, and dancer Madeline Hollander as she takes inspiration from The Met's many water sources to stage a durational performance that travels a meditative, rhythmic journey around the Museum's water features. Free with Museum admission [Learn more →]( [Garden Day at The Met Cloisters]( MetCelebrates [Garden Day at The Met Cloisters]( Saturday, June 10, 10 am–4 pm The Gardens at The Met Cloisters Explore medieval herbs and plants in the gardens at The Met Cloisters through tours, demonstrations, and family-friendly art-making activities. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. [Learn more →]( [Sunday at The Met—Van Gogh's Materials and Process]( MetSpeaks [Sunday at The Met—Van Gogh's Materials and Process]( Sunday, June 11, 2–3 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Gain a deeper understanding of Van Gogh's artistic process through new discoveries from recent technical studies of [Wheat Field with Cypresses]( and [Cypresses]( in The Met collection. Hear from Museum experts about how these examinations have enriched our understanding of Van Gogh's materials and process and shed light on his artistic vision. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Van Gogh's Cypresses](. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Register now →]( [Museum Mile Festival 2023]( MetCelebrates [Museum Mile Festival]( Tuesday, June 13, 6–9 pm Museum-wide, The Met Fifth Avenue Kick off your summer with The Met! Create art, catch a performance, and check out exhibitions, including the newly opened P.S. Art: Celebrating the Creative Spirit of New York City Kids. All activities are free, and no registration is required. [Learn more →]( [Artists on Artworks—Ariel Goldberg on Berenice Abbott's New York Album, 1929]( MetSpeaks [Artists on Artworks—Ariel Goldberg on Berenice Abbott's New York Album, 1929]( Friday, June 16, 6–7 pm Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education Join writer, curator, and photographer Ariel Goldberg for an in-depth look at works in the exhibition [Berenice Abbott's New York Album, 1929](. Goldberg's forthcoming novel, A Century, is based on the creative and intimate lives of photographer Berenice Abbott and her longtime partner, art critic Elizabeth McCausland. Goldberg will provide insight into their creative practice and share excerpts from the novel. Presented in celebration of [LGBTQIA+ Pride Month]( and in conjunction with the exhibition [Berenice Abbott's New York Album, 1929](. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Register now →]( [Conversations with...]( MetTours [Conversations with…]( Join experts for lively dialogues on works of art on view in the galleries. Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [A Curator on Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter]( Sunday, June 4, 11–11:45 am Gallery 955 Explore works in the exhibition [Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter](, which focuses on the life and artistic achievements of seventeenth-century artist Juan de Pareja (ca. 1608–70). [Learn more →]( [Rich Man, Poor Man: Art, Class, and Commerce in a Late Medieval Town]( Sunday, June 4, 3–4 pm Meet in the Main Hall, The Met Cloisters Connect with works of art on view in the exhibition [Rich Man, Poor Man: Art, Class, and Commerce in a Late Medieval Town](. [Learn more →]( [A Curator on Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid]( Thursday, June 8, 3–3:45 pm Gallery 913 Explore works in the exhibition [Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid](, which focuses on some fifty paintings, drawings, sketchbooks, and monotypes from across the contemporary artist's career. [Learn more →]( [Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month]( Thursday, June 15, 11–11:30 am Gallery 910 Explore the political space of being gay, love in a time of war, and the use of visual cues that make Marsden Hartley's [Portrait of a German Officer]( an unexpected "portrait." Presented in celebration of [LGBTQIA+ Pride Month](. Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [The Observant Eye]( MetStudies [The Observant Eye]( Friday, June 9, 6:30–7:30 pm Meet in Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education Slow down, tap into your powers of observation, and discover a work of art through close looking and discussion. No prior knowledge of art is necessary. All adult learners are welcome. Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Register now →]( [Teen Fridays (Ages 15–18)]( Teens [Teen Fridays (Ages 15–18)]( Friday, June 16, 4:30–6:30 pm Carson Family Hall, Uris Center for Education Come on over to The Met for Teen Fridays—the place for teens to be creative, have snacks, and meet other teens with similar and different interests. Explore passions, ideas, and new activities every first and third Friday of the month. In June, Teen Fridays celebrates [LGBTQIA+ Pride Month]( with special programs and activities. Free [Learn more →]( [Storytime at The Met Cloisters]( Families [Storytime at The Met Cloisters]( Tuesday, June 6, 11:30 am–12 pm Gallery 6, The Met Cloisters Look, listen, sing, and have fun with Storytime! Join Met educators and partners from Literacy INC every Tuesday for picture-book readings in English and Spanish connected to objects in The Met Cloisters collection and to our uptown community. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years. Free with Museum admission; admission is pay as you wish for New York state residents, and free for children under 12 with an adult. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [Picture This!]( Access [Picture This!]( Thursday, June 15, 2–3:30 pm Art Study Room, Uris Center for Education Join us for this in-person tour to enjoy works of art through detailed descriptions and discussion with experts from The Costume Institute. For adults who are blind or partially sighted. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty](. Free, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited. [Learn more →]( [Guided and Self-Guided Group Tours]( [A group of young women check out a glass case with artwork]( Engage with great works of art at The Met! Request an in-person guided tour or reserve admission and lead your own small group. Tours are available for K–12 school groups, college and university groups, and adult groups. [Learn more →]( More Events Looking for more? Virtual events are available on [YouTube](, [Facebook](, and our [website]( after they premiere. [See all upcoming events →]( Plan Your Visit See the [Plan Your Visit page]( for more information about buying tickets in advance. Please note our [current opening days and hours for each location](. Masks are strongly recommended. [See our visitor guidelines.]( [Buy your tickets now →]( [Become a Member →]( 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 access@metmuseum.org, or call [212-650-2010](tel:12126502010). For information about accessibility on our website, see our [Website Accessibility Statement](. [The Met Fifth Avenue]( 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 [The Met Cloisters]( 99 Margaret Corbin Drive Fort Tryon Park New York, NY 10040 [metmuseum.org]( [Explore]( [Membership]( [Donate]( [Manage Your Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( All events take place at The Met Fifth Avenue unless otherwise noted. For more information about the exhibitions, including sponsorship credits, see [Van Gogh's Cypresses](, [Berenice Abbott's New York Album, 1929](, [Rich Man, Poor Man: Commerce in a Late Medieval Town](, [Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter](, [Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid](, and [Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty](. Public programs at The Met Cloisters are made possible in part by The Helen Clay Frick Foundation. Museum Mile Festival is made possible in part by Council Member Keith Powers. 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: Madeline Hollander's Hydro Parade around the fountain of the Robert Lehman Wing, Court Level. Photo by Randi Vanible | Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890). [Cypresses]( (detail), 1889. Oil on canvas, 36 3/4 x 29 1/8 in. (93.4 x 74 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1949 (49.30) | Berenice Abbott (American, 1898–1991). [Album Page: Midtown, Twenty-third Street Vicinity, Manhattan]( (detail). Image: 7.9 x 5.4 cm (3 1/8 x 2 1/8 in.), sheet: 9 x 6.3 cm (3 9/16 x 2 1/2 in.), album page: 25.4 x 33.3 cm (10 x 13 1/8 in.), irregular. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Emanuel Gerard, 1982 (1982.1180.34–.41) © Berenice Abbott / Commerce Graphics Ltd. Inc.| All other photos by Filip Wolak