Medieval Drama at The Met Cloisters Lawn
Join the Fordham Medieval Dramatists for a spectacular, interactive outdoor staging of the 13th-century animal fable The Fox and the Wolf. Virtually unperformed since the Middle Ages, this play brings Reynard the fox, Sigrim the wolf, Chaunticleer the cock, and a flock of befuddled friars to vibrant life with bold costumes, creative staging, and a new translation for the occasion.
Free: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Celebrate the recent conservation treatment of the Julius Caesar tapestry from the Nine Heroes Tapestries at The Met Cloisters by joining a talk to learn about the history and conservation of these unique textile works.
Main Hall
Free with Museum admission; admission is pay what you wish for New York state residents, and free for children 12 and under with an adult, and a care partner accompanying a visitor with a disability. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with Storytime! Join Met educators every Tuesday for picture-book readings in English and Spanish connected to objects at The Met Cloisters and to our uptown community. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years.
Gallery 6, Pontaut Chapter House
Free with Museum admission; admission is pay what you wish for New York state residents, and free for children 12 and under with an adult, and a care partner accompanying a visitor with a disability. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Observe Earth Day with a talk about finding inspiration in the natural world. A magnificent tapestry depicting lush vegetation, fantastical animals, and a band of wild people serves as a point of departure for thinking about the relationship of nature and human imagination through art. Join MFA, Boston curator Elizabeth Dospěl Williams in conversation with Met curator Shirin Fozi to reflect on these enduring themes in the medieval world and today.
Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended. Please note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Gallery 2, Fuentidueña Chapel
School Break Family Afternoon at The Met Cloisters
Spend your spring break at The Met Cloisters! Drop in for free, hands-on family art making inspired by the art of the Middle Ages. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11. Materials are provided.
Free with Museum admission; admission is pay what you wish for New York state residents, and free for children 12 and under with an adult, and a care partner accompanying a visitor with a disability. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
