December Events

Performances, workshops, talks, in-gallery programs, and more. [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [A Celebration—Look Again: European Paintings 1300–1800]( MetSpeaks [A Celebration—Look Again: European Paintings 1300–1800]( Sunday, December 3, 1–4 pm The Met Fifth Avenue Explore the reopened galleries dedicated to European Paintings from 1300 to 1800, which highlight fresh narratives and dialogues among more than 700 works of art from the Museum's world-famous holdings. Participate in art making, listen to gallery chats and artist talks, enjoy a performance, and experience the collection in new ways. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Look Again: European Paintings 1300–1800](. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [Catalyst Quartet in Vélez Blanco Patio]( MetLiveArts [Catalyst Quartet Plays Met Instruments]( Saturday, December 9, 7 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Join Catalyst Quartet, MetLiveArts' 2023–24 Quartet in Residence, and Met curator Jayson Kerr Dobney for an evening featuring a one-of-a-kind quartet of Met collection instruments that receives its first outing in more than 70 years! Includes music by Haydn, Gershwin, Philip Glass, Florence Price, and Jessie Montgomery. Tickets start at $35 ($30 + $5 fee). Enter promo code QUARTET23 for 20% off select seats! Tickets include same-day Museum admission. [Buy tickets now →]( [Workshop—Winter Holiday Wreathmaking]( MetCreates [Workshop—Winter Holiday Wreathmaking]( Friday, December 15, 5–7:30 pm The Met Cloisters Create your very own medieval wreath inspired by the beloved winter holiday decorations at The Met Cloisters. Learn about the symbolic meaning of plants, view the decorations, then create a festive wreath alongside horticultural experts in this unique after-hours event. All materials are provided. Fee: $95. Note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [Sunday at The Met—Artist Pairings]( MetSpeaks [Sunday at The Met—Artist Pairings]( Sunday, December 10, 2–3:30 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Join art historian Joachim Pissarro and Met experts for an exploration of dynamic artist pairings including Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas, and Henri Matisse and André Derain. Hear from the curators as they introduce the exhibitions [Manet/Degas]( and [Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism](. Then, enjoy a conversation between Met art historian and educator Kathryn Calley Galitz and Joachim Pissarro about artist relationships in the 19th century and beyond. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Register now →]( [Miss Chief Presents Her Memoir: Kent Monkman and Gisèle Gordon in Conversation with Patricia Marroquin Norby]( MetSpeaks [Miss Chief Presents Her Memoir: Kent Monkman and Gisèle Gordon in Conversation with Patricia Marroquin Norby]( Friday, December 15, 6:30–7:45 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Join celebrated Cree artist Kent Monkman and his longtime collaborator Gisèle Gordon as they discuss their new work The Memoirs of Miss Chief Eagle Testickle: A True and Exact Accounting of the History of Turtle Island. The genre-defying book, based on Monkman's paintings, tells a story of the land called North America that reframes the narrative to be one of Indigenous resilience, which reshapes our shared understanding and lights the path ahead. The evening includes a reading by Miss Chief, followed by a conversation with Monkman, Gordon, and Patricia Marroquin Norby, Associate Curator of Native American Art, The Met. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register. [Register now →]( [An Afternoon with Lorraine O'Grady]( MetSpeaks [An Afternoon with Lorraine O'Grady]( Sunday, December 17, 2–3 pm The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Hear artist Lorraine O'Grady reflect on selected works from the exhibition Manet/Degas and the impact that Édouard Manet's subjects Laure of Olympia, Jeanne Duval, and Charles Baudelaire have had on her work. In this conversation with Denise Murrell, Merryl H. and James S. Tisch Curator at Large, The Met, O'Grady discusses the enigmatic histories of Laure and Duval and how the latter's story, in particular, has influenced her practice and resonated within her personal life. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Manet/Degas](. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Registration does not guarantee admission once the auditorium reaches capacity. [Register now →]( [Caroling with The Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School]( MetCelebrates [Caroling with The Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School]( The Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School's vocal ensemble performs a cappella versions of sacred and secular winter holiday songs at The Met Cloisters and The Met Fifth Avenue. Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Thursday, December 14, 11–11:30 am]( Fuentidueña Chapel, The Met Cloisters [Learn more →]( [Thursday, December 14, 2–2:30 pm]( Gallery 305, Medieval Sculpture Hall, The Met Fifth Avenue [Learn more →]( [Met Memory Café]( Access [Met Memory Café]( Monday, December 4, 2–3 pm Art Study Room, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education For individuals living with dementia and their family members or care partners. Enjoy an afternoon of art with conversations, activities, and refreshments. Free, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited. [Register now →]( [The Observant Eye]( MetStudies [The Observant Eye]( Friday, December 8, 6:30–7:30 pm 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. Stools are provided. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Online Information Session]( MetStudies [Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Online Information Session]( Wednesday, December 6, 12–12:45 pm Online Join a 45-minute online information session to learn more about the summer 2024 Undergraduate and Graduate Internship program and application process. Bring your questions! This live event takes place on Zoom. Free, though advance registration is required. [Register now →]( [Drop-in Drawing]( MetCreates [Drop-in Drawing]( Experience The Met collection through creative drawing challenges in the galleries with expert teaching artists. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own sketchbook. For visitors of all ages. Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Drop-in Drawing—Chiaroscuro in European Paintings]( Friday, December 1, 6–8 pm Gallery 620, The Met Fifth Avenue Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Look Again: European Paintings 1300–1800](. [Learn more →]( [Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters]( Saturday, December 9, 1–3 pm Meet in the Main Hall, The Met Cloisters [Learn more →]( [Teen Fridays (Ages 15–18)]( Teens [Teen Fridays (Ages 15–18)]( Friday, December 15, 4:30–6:30 pm Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture 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. Free [Learn more →]( [Family Afternoon—Africa and Byzantium]( Families [Family Afternoon—Africa and Byzantium]( Sunday, December 10, 1–4 pm Uris Center for Education Come ready to look, imagine, and create! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun. Create art and join Museum experts to explore materials used in ancient times. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years. Materials are provided. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Africa and Byzantium](. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. [Learn more →]( [Family Tours at The Met Cloisters]( Families [Family Tours at The Met Cloisters]( Saturday, December 2, 2–3 pm Meet in the Main Hall, The Met Cloisters Share ideas and enjoy hands-on gallery activities that bring medieval works of art to life. Recommended for families with children ages 3 to 11 years. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [MetKids Microscope Season 2]( MetKids [MetKids Microscope—New Episodes!]( What's the science behind making paint, mixing colors, and hearing music? Learn with Met scientists as your guide, then experiment on your own. [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 [Look Again: European Paintings 1300–1800](, [Manet/Degas](, [Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism](, and [Africa and Byzantium](. Quartet in Residence programming is made possible by the Grace Jarcho Ross and Daniel G. Ross Concert Fund. Teen Fridays are made possible by the Gray Foundation. MetKids is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Public programs at The Met Cloisters are made possible in part by The Helen Clay Frick Foundation. For Education program funders, visit [metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport](. Your support allows the Museum to collect, conserve, and present 5,000 years of world art. [Donate now.]( Images: Jan Steen (Dutch, Leiden 1626–1679 Leiden). [Merry Company on a Terrace]( (detail), ca. 1670. Oil on canvas. 55 1/2 x 51 3/4 in. (141 x 131.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Fletcher Fund, 1958 (58.89) | Catalyst Quartet photo by Stephanie Berger | Winter Holiday Wreathmaking Workshop photo by The Imaging Department, The Met | Left: Édouard Manet (French, 1832–1883). Plum Brandy (detail), ca. 1877. Oil on canvas, 29 x 19 ¾ in. (73.6 x 50.2 cm). National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (1971.85.1). Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; right: Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917). In a Café (The Absinthe Drinker) (detail), 1875–76. Oil on canvas, 36 1/4 x 26 15/16 in. (92 x 68.5 cm). Musée d'Orsay, Paris. © Musée d'Orsay Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Patrice Schmid | Kent Monkman (First Nations, Cree, born Saint Marys, Ontario 1965). Being Legendary, 2018. Acrylic on Canvas, 72 in. x 48 in. | Lorraine O'Grady, Lena /Jeanne from "Studies for Flowers of Evil and Good," 2019 © 2023 Lorraine O'Grady/Artist Rights Society (ARS), New York | All other photos by Filip Wolak