MetFest from Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
MetFest
Explore the Met Museum in a day long celebration at MetFest.
There will be performances, gallery tours and numerous activities, both inside the museum and outside. Full listing of the day's Events will be available upon arrival.
Date: Saturday October 2nd, 2021
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1000 Fifth Ave. NYC
Time: 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM
Inside Activities
Inside activities will include gallery chats, art making, behind the scenes tours and more.
Tours require reservations and sound quite unique! Two examples:
- Stairway to History - Experience access to areas normally off-limits to the public. Walk through a maze of intricately interlocking public and in-between private spaces.
- Under the Microscope - Meet Met scientists in the lab, one of the most advanced facilities in the world to see how they use technology to study authenticity and investigate artists' materials and techniques.
Outside Activities
Outside activities on the David H. Koch Plaza will include performances, games, art-making, stilt walkers and even a Double Dutch showcase!
Online Activities
Activities are available online and on October 2nd there will be a livestream of the day's events.
Price
Outdoor MetFest programs are FREE Indoor programs are free with Museum admission. Museum admission is free for Met Members and kids under 12. For New York State residents and NY, NJ, and CT students, the amount you pay is up to you. Tours require reservations and have fees.
Visitor Guidelines for Health and Safety
In accordance with the New York City mandate, all visitors age 12 and older must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to enter the Museum. All visitors age 18 and older must also show a valid photo ID.
Access Programs
Contact The Met for information about accessibility, accommodations, and programs for visitors with disabilities:
Telephone: 212-650-2010 Email: access@metmuseum.org
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