Met Cloisters: How Did They Do That?—Natural Dyes. Peek at technique and learn—through handling tools and materials—how works of art were created. Stop by for hands-on demonstrations and conversations with educators, conservators, artists, and more! Demonstrations repeat every 30 minutes. For visitors of all ages.
The Met Cloisters Late Night: Beasts and Beings. Join us for a special after-hours evening to celebrate spring. Groove to music in the gardens by Noah Bless Latin Jazz Quartet in partnership with Jazz WaHi, Inc., join a Cumbia dance class led by artist and cultural educator Alan Mijail, spot creatures that call Fort Tryon Park home with naturalist Alexandra Wang, try your luck at a special game of Lotería, and design your own mythical hybrid being.
Garden Festival: Wild Imaginations. Let your imagination run wild in The Met Cloisters gardens! Enjoy tours, performances, art making, and more as you explore the gardens and the creatures who call them home. For garden enthusiasts and curious visitors of all ages. Select activities offered in both Spanish and English.
Met Cloisters: How Did They Do That?—Pottery in Europe and the Americas. Peek at technique and learn—through handling tools and materials—how works of art were created. Stop by for hands-on demonstrations and conversations with educators, conservators, artists, and more! Demonstrations repeat every 30 minutes.
Open Studio at The Met Cloisters—Creatures of Myth and Imagination Explore materials and process through artist-led demonstrations, drop-in art-making activities, and conversations with Met experts. For visitors of all ages. All materials are provided.
Explore the fantastical world of Creatures of Myth and Imagination at The Met Cloisters in this special gallery talk with multidisciplinary artist Ana de Orbegoso. Drawing inspiration from depictions of hybrid creatures and supernatural beings in the Americas and medieval Europe, the artist reflects on her own work related to symbolism, identity, and spirituality. Priority given to those who register in advance.
