Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene at the Met Museum

See the Met's 20-foot Christmas Tree in all its splendor!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Christmas tree is a dazzling 20-foot blue spruce displayed annually in the Medieval Sculpture Hall. It features an 18th-century Neapolitan Baroque nativity scene with over seventy detailed figures and more than fifty silk-robed angels suspended on its branches.

Set against an 18th-century Spanish choir screen, the scene depicts the multicultural life of Naples, Italy, and is accompanied by seasonal music.

This tradition began in 1957 thanks to Loretta Hines Howard, whose extensive crèche collection continues to be showcased each holiday season, captivating visitors with its artistic and historical charm.

The exhibit is open during museum hours and free with admission (Gallery 305).

Hours

• Sunday–Tuesday & Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
• Extended Hours: Friday & Saturday: 10 AM to 9 PM
• Closed: Wednesday