A Celebration—Day of the Dead at The Met Cloisters. Join us for a vibrant day of bilingual activities to celebrate Día de Muertos, a day of remembrance honoring loved ones who have passed away. Enjoy art making, Storytime, music, community storytelling, The Met Cloisters gardens, and more! For all ages.
Presented in celebration ofHispanic/Latino Heritage Month
The site of The Met Cloisters, overlooking the Palisades, is an ideal place to witness the fall migration of songbirds and birds of prey. Inspired by the raptors and winged creatures depicted in artworks at The Met Cloisters and in the exhibition Creatures of Myth and Imagination: Europe and the Americas, join naturalist Gabriel Willow on a birding tour through scenic viewpoints within the Museum and through Fort Tryon Park.
Meet in Gallery 1, Romanesque Hall
Fee: $40. Please note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. Registration closes Thursday, October 8, 2026 or when registration is full.
Open Studio—Bloom: Floral Messages: Join us for a free art-making workshop and be part of our community ofrenda! Inspired by the marigolds of Día de Muertos and the symbolic language of flowers across cultures, create paper flowers dedicated to people, places, or traditions you wish to remember. Your creations will become part of What We Carry Forward, the participatory ofrenda led by artist Devin Osorio and Tomorrow’s Ancestors for this year’s Día de Muertos at The Met Cloisters celebration.
Winged Wonders: Come ready to look, imagine, and create! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun in both English and Spanish. Create art inspired by winged creatures, channel your inner flying being through dance, and meet falcons, hawks, and other birds of prey with an expert falconer. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years. Materials are provided.
A Choral Pilgrimage with The St. James’s Singers
Join the Reverend Dr. Ayla Lepine, the Reverend Meredith Ward, and London’s St. James’s Singers for a contemplative pilgrimage through The Met Cloisters, accompanied by choral music inspired by Hildegard of Bingen and other women composers from across the centuries.
Through music, reflection, and movement, this unique experience explores themes of Heaven and Earth, faith, nature, and creation, connecting Hildegard’s extraordinary vision with the voices of women composers from throughout history to the present day.
Meet in the Main Hall
Artists on Artworks—Ana de Orbegoso on “Creatures of Myth and Imagination”
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.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Creatures of Myth and Imagination: Europe and the Americas”
Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register
