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Website visitors will enjoy the new special, free audio features produced in collaboration with the special exhibitions.

Samuel Palmer—Metropolitan Museum director Philippe de Montebello reads poetry by Milton and correspondence by the artist in a special audio feature about Samuel Palmer's art and influences.
See the "Samuel Palmer (1805–1881): Vision and Landscape" online preview for more information about the exhibition, including sponsorship credits.

Kara Walker—Explore the antebellum world of Kara Walker, whose silhouette images comment on the system of slavery and its continuing legacy in the American consciousness.
See the "Kara Walker at the Met: After the Deluge" for more information about the exhibition, including sponsorship credits.

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, contemporary American artist Kara Walker (b. 1969)—widely recognized for her exploration of issues of race, gender, and sexuality through the 18th-century medium of cut-paper silhouettes—juxtaposes a variety of objects from the Museum's collection with her own work in order to explore "the transformative effect and psychological meaning of the sea" and the role assigned to black figures represented in art.

See the online preview for more information about the exhibition, including sponsorship credits.

A special Kara Walker audio feature is now available.

Buy the exhibition catalogue in The Met Store.

View a list of all exhibitions currently on view.

There is no extra charge, beyond admission, to attend exhibitions at the Met.

Items produced for special exhibitions, including catalogues, posters, and stationery, are available in The Met Store.

Learn about Renaissance Sculpture and the Vélez Blanco Patio in this month's How Did They Do That? family programs.

Heroes and heroines, Venus and Medusa—this month El Primer Contacto con el Arte, the Museum's Spanish-language program for ages 6 through 12, will focus on myths and their origins. Also, in conjunction with the 7th Havana Film Festival in New York, a series of short Cine Infantil Latinoamericano/Latin American Films for Children will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles.

Look Again! at the Museum this month and discover programs for children and families that explore art styles from trompe l’oeil to abstraction, and topics ranging from the American warrior to imagination in Mesopotamia and the Renaissance in Charles H. Tally Art Evenings for Families.

Prior to visiting the Museum, families can log onto the MuseumKids page of the website. This easy-to-navigate Web page features a whole array of information and activities for children. For free Family Guides to view and download, see Read All About It!

A new Family Audio Guide will be available for the "Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh" exhibition. Families can proceed at their own pace, listen to the commentaries in any order they choose, and keep the guides for the duration of their visit.

The Museum's Saturday and Sunday at the Met programs can feature a medley of lectures, thought-provoking panel discussions, informative documentary films, and musical and dance performances—they spark great enthusiasm among our visitors.

The programs above are free with Museum admission.

Relax and join us for traditional afternoon tea at the Petrie Court Café, located in the Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court. The Petrie Court Café also features fine Mediterranean cuisine with a four-course tasting menu and paired wines on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout April. This exclusive dining experience complements the exhibition “Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh”.

Live jazz music in the American Wing Café takes place every Friday and Saturday evening from 5:00–8:00 p.m. through May 13th. Experience the sounds and rhythms of smooth jazz along with views of Central Park and the lovely sculpture-filled Charles Engelhard Court.

Classical performances fill the Great Hall Balcony Bar on Friday and Saturday nights, transforming it into a romantic venue. Listen to live music, raise a glass with friends, and enjoy the Museum's galleries all weekend long.

There is no additional charge, beyond Museum admission, to enjoy these music performances at the Met.

Spring is always an especially popular time to visit The Cloisters, the branch of the Metropolitan Museum dedicated to the art and architecture of medieval Europe, with its dramatic setting on hills overlooking the Hudson River, in Fort Tryon Park, in northern Manhattan.

The Cloisters are now open later so you can enjoy the beauty of its gardens longer. Summer Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

We are also pleased to offer new gallery talks ranging in topic from the medieval table to the Pietà, as well as guided tours.

April will feature two concerts by Pomerium, in the 12-century Fuentidueña Chapel from Spain, visually and acoustically one of the most beautiful sites for the performance of medieval music. For more information and tickets to these afternoon concerts, see Programs at The Cloisters.

Join in to Just Fooling! and Habits, Hauberks, and Hats to learn about life in the Middle Ages, part of our Gallery Workshops at The Cloisters for families.

Attend A Visit to The Cloisters, a free class for high school students, to study Robert Campin's The Annunciation Triptych.

Enhance your visit with The Cloisters' Audio Guide, featuring evocative medieval music as well as a family program and highlights in French and Spanish. The Family Audio Guide provides 25 destinations ideal for children 6 to 12 and their families—including gardens, tapestries, choir stalls, and tombs.

A new guidebook, The Cloisters: Medieval Art and Architecture, has recently been published. Richly illustrated with 175 color pictures, this guide offers a broad introduction to the remarkable history of The Cloisters as well as a lively and informative discussion of the treasures within.

Save the Date—Garden Day at The Cloisters, a daylong celebration of the gardens at The Cloisters, is June 10.

The Main Building of the Museum will be open on May 29, Memorial Day, a special Met Holiday Monday. Bring the family and look for our greeters—easily spotted in their bright red aprons—who will be on hand to recommend programs that the whole family can enjoy.

The Museum's special exhibitions, public restaurants, and shops will be open on this Holiday Monday. There is no additional charge, beyond admission contribution, to attend exhibitions at the Met. The Museum hopes to open all its galleries and exhibition spaces for the day. For more information, see the online calendar.

Attend a series of family classes designed to introduce young visitors to the Museum and its collection. Tours begin at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Free with Museum admission.

Met Holiday Mondays are sponsored by Bloomberg.

Please confirm at the Information Desk upon arrival which galleries and exhibition spaces are open.

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