"Go for the pure visual pleasure of the work there — believe me, it’ll have your eyes spinning — and go for the still unfolding histories it tells." —The New York Times Discover the arts of Africa, the ancient Americas, and Oceania in The Met’s newly reimagined Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, reopening May 31.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as The Met, presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since its founding in 1870, The Met has aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world. Mission: The Met’s mission is to collect, study, conserve, and present significant works of art across time and cultures in order to connect all people to creativity, knowledge, ideas, and one another. Every day, art comes alive in the Museum's galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures. At The Met, every staff member lives by the core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. If you share our community’s values, please apply to one of our exciting opportunities!
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OPENING SOON–The Met’s Arts of Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania galleries return on May 31, 2025, in a reimagined Michael C. Rockefeller Wing. You’re invited to opening day! Learn more about the daylong celebration on May 31: met.org/CelebrateMCRW
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Celebrate the new Michael C. Rockefeller Wing with a special film screening and conversation highlighting Africa’s cultural landmarks. Join us at African Film Festival, Inc. Thursday, May 29 at Brooklyn Academy of Music for a selection of short films from a new series directed by Sosena Solomon and produced in collaboration with World Monuments Fund. These films spotlight twelve distinctive landmarks across sub-Saharan Africa. Afterward, hear behind-the-scenes stories directly from the experts who contributed to the filmmaking process. Gain deeper insight into the significance of these remarkable sites and explore Africa’s extraordinary cultural diversity. #MetRockefellerWing Learn more: met.org/3YZCcRm
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Experience The Met’s newly reimagined Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, showcasing the arts of Africa, the ancient Americas, and Oceania in dynamic new galleries. Join us this Saturday, May 31, for an afternoon of celebration featuring live music, hands-on art making, gallery talks, and more. Discover how these powerful collections come to life in a new light. Learn more: met.org/CelebrateMCRW
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Celebrate #AAPI Heritage Month with The Met all May long. Explore the remarkable achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders through exhibitions, events, digital content, and more.
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Explore the many lives of porcelain. Join Met curator Iris Moon to uncover the stories of porcelain and Europe's fascination with the material, sparked by the first ships returning from Asia in the 16th century. Visit “Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie” through August 17. Watch the full exhibition tour: met.org/45bEQaD
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Garden Festival is back at The Met Cloisters! 🌷 ✨ Join us June 7 to discover the vibrant colors of medieval herbs and plants through tours, performances, art-making activities, and more. Learn how these plants were key ingredients in creating colorful hues in medieval art. Perfect for garden lovers and curious minds of all ages! Learn more: met.org/43zPEgc
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Take a closer look with Met curator Jeff Rosenheim as he explores this extraordinary group of tintypes featured in the exhibition, "The New Art: American Photography, 1839-1910," on view through July 20. Join us June 14 for a day of dynamic conversations, presentations, and readings by leading scholars, artists, and photographers to engage with themes found in the exhibition. Learn more: met.org/43svkNM
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Celebrate the opening of the new Michael C. Rockefeller Wing with a special conversation featuring architect Kulapat Yantrasast and Met Director Max Hollein. On May 31, join them as they discuss the journey from concept to reality for the newly reimagined galleries dedicated to the arts of Africa, the ancient Americas, and Oceania. Hear behind-the-scenes stories and their insights on the essential role of architecture and museums today. Learn more: met.org/4kjMjsm
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