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Met Museum's "Raphael: Sublime Poetry" Exhibition Nears Record-Breaking Close
The Met's "Raphael: Sublime Poetry" exhibition, featuring 237 works, closes June 28, 2026. It has attracted over 460,000 visitors, averaging 6,500 daily, making it the museum's most attended show since 2018.
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The Met Unveils "Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy" Exhibition
The Met Fifth Avenue opens "Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy" to the public on June 12, 2026. This new art exhibition, following a press preview, will explore its themes until February 28, 2027, offering a significant cultural experience in New…
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Met Museum to Host "Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy" Exhibition
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present "Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy" at its Fifth Avenue location from June 2026 to February 2027. A press preview, including a curator-led tour, is scheduled for June 11.
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Met Museum and NYC Launch Free Membership for SNAP Participants
The Met, in partnership with NYC, introduces a free Explorer Membership for over 1.7 million SNAP participants, offering free admission, preview access, and community programs to enhance cultural access.
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The Met Announces "Musical Bodies" Exhibition Opening
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is set to open its new exhibition, "Musical Bodies," to the public on June 7. The show will run at The Met Fifth Avenue until September 27, 2026, following a recent press preview.
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The Met Celebrates 12th Annual Teens Take The Met! Event
Over 3,000 New York City teens attended The Metropolitan Museum of Art's 12th annual free "Teens Take The Met!" night, featuring 75+ activities and performances with 60 community partners, fostering creativity and engagement.
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The Met and Neue Galerie Announce Landmark Merger and Major Donations
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Ronald S. Lauder Neue Galerie will merge in 2028, bringing a premier collection of 20th-century Austrian and German art to The Met, supported by substantial donations from Ronald S. Lauder and Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer.
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Met Exhibition to Explore 19th-Century Notions of “the East” in Art
The Met's new exhibition, 'Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy,' opens June 2026, exploring 19th-century artistic and cultural exchanges between Europe and the Middle East. It features 180 objects, challenging traditional views and highlighting figures like Osman Hamdi Bey.
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Rhiannon Giddens to Explore Banjo's Global Roots at The Met
Rhiannon Giddens brings "Juba Zinga Jubilee" to The Met on June 22, celebrating early banjo music's global connections. The Pulitzer Prize-winner and her band will reimagine 19th-century tunes, marking America's 250th anniversary and a significant banjo collection gift.
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The Met Announces 12th Annual "Teens Take The Met!" Event
The Met's 12th annual "Teens Take The Met!" event on May 15 offers free museum-wide activities, workshops, and performances for teens aged 13+. Over 60 community partners will provide dynamic programs, fostering art and community connection.
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