Press Room
Welcome to the online press room for The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Here you will find the latest news, press releases, exhibition announcements, and contact information for the Communications Department.
Latest Press Releases
The Met's Historic Facade Undergoes Comprehensive Restoration
A multi-year project will clean, repair, and stabilize the iconic limestone exterior of the museum's Fifth Avenue building.
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Virtual Reality Experience Added to the Egyptian Wing
Visitors can now step back in time and explore a fully reconstructed, historically accurate 3D model of an ancient Egyptian temple.
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The Met Receives Largest Donation of Contemporary Native American Art
A private collector has bequeathed over 150 contemporary works by leading Native American and First Nations artists.
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Exhibition on the Art of the Samurai to Open This Fall
A comprehensive exploration of Japanese arms and armor, featuring over 200 masterpieces from the 12th to the 19th century.
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The Met Unveils State-of-the-Art Paper Conservation Lab
A newly constructed, $10 million laboratory will drastically enhance the museum's capacity to preserve and study fragile works on paper.
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Major Loan Exhibition of Dutch Golden Age Masters
The Met will host a spectacular loan exhibition featuring dozens of masterworks from the Rijksmuseum, including several rare Vermeers.
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The Met Expands Educational Outreach to Local Prisons
A pioneering arts-education program will bring art history lectures and hands-on workshops to incarcerated individuals in New York State.
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Rediscovered Symphony Manuscript Found in The Met's Archives
A previously unknown, original manuscript by a prominent 18th-century composer was unearthed in the museum's Department of Musical Instruments.
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The Met Commits to Becoming Carbon Neutral by 2035
A sweeping environmental sustainability plan outlines the museum's strategy to drastically reduce its carbon footprint and energy consumption.
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New Dining Experience Opens at The Met
A Michelin-starred chef has partnered with the museum to open a new, locally sourced fine-dining restaurant overlooking Central Park.
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The Met Finalizes Purchase of Historic Photography Archive
An archive containing over 10,000 original negatives and prints documenting early 20th-century New York has been acquired.
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Exhibition Highlighting Indigenous Art of the Americas Breaks Records
A critically acclaimed exhibition showcasing pre-Columbian and contemporary Indigenous art has seen unprecedented critical and public success.
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The Met Enhances Accessibility with New Audio Description App
A groundbreaking mobile application will provide highly detailed audio descriptions of over 1,000 artworks for visitors who are blind or partially sighted.
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Priceless Ming Dynasty Vases Donated to The Met
A pair of exceptionally rare, perfectly preserved Ming Dynasty porcelain vases has been bequeathed to the Department of Asian Art.
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The Met Unveils New Roof Garden Commission
A breathtaking site-specific installation by a contemporary international artist now graces the museum's Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden.
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Major Retrospective of African American Sculptor Announced
The Met will host the most comprehensive retrospective to date of a pioneering 20th-century African American artist.
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The Met Expands Hours and Offers Free Admission on Friday Nights
In an effort to increase accessibility for working New Yorkers, the museum will extend its hours and eliminate admission fees on Friday evenings.
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Discovery of Hidden Sketch Beneath Famous Impressionist Painting
X-ray fluorescence imaging has revealed an entirely different composition hidden beneath a renowned masterpiece.
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The Met Launches Paid Fellowship Program for Underrepresented Scholars
A new $5 million initiative will provide fully funded fellowships to diversify the pipeline of museum professionals.
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Rare Collection of 18th-Century Clocks Acquired
The museum's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department has received a donation of fifty exquisite, fully functional antique timepieces.
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The Met Gala Theme Announced for Upcoming Year
The highly anticipated annual fundraising gala will celebrate the intersection of technology, sustainability, and high fashion.
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Curatorial Shakeup: New Head of Contemporary Art Appointed
A visionary curator from a leading European institution will take the helm of The Met's Department of Modern and Contemporary Art.
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Launch of The Met's Free Digital Archive Initiative
Over 500,000 high-resolution images of public-domain artworks are now available for free download and unrestricted use.
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The Cloisters Unveils Restored Medieval Tapestry Room
After a painstaking three-year conservation effort, the iconic Unicorn Tapestries are once again on full display in a newly climate-controlled environment.
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Unprecedented Gift Endows New Chair of Asian Art
A generous $20 million donation from a philanthropic family will establish a fully endowed curatorial chair and fund future acquisitions.
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The Met Returns Stolen Antiquities to Country of Origin
As part of its ongoing commitment to ethical collecting, the museum has voluntarily repatriated 15 ancient artifacts.
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Record-Breaking Attendance for the 'Fashion In Context' Costume Exhibit
The Costume Institute's latest exhibition has drawn over one million visitors, making it one of the most popular shows in the museum's history.
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The Met Announces Major Overhaul of the Ancient Near East Galleries
A $40 million renovation project will reimagine the display of the museum's world-renowned collection of ancient Near Eastern art.
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New Exhibition Explores the Origins of Abstract Expressionism
A groundbreaking survey tracing the roots of the mid-20th century art movement, featuring over 100 works from global collections.
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The Met Acquires Rare Renaissance Masterpiece
A previously unknown painting by a prominent 15th-century Italian master has entered the museum's collection, marking one of the most significant acquisitions of the decade.
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