August 5, 2024
European Art

A Celebration—Look Again: European Paintings 1300–1800


Explore the reopened galleries dedicated to European Paintings from 1300 to 1800, which highlight fresh narratives and dialogues among more than 700 works of art from the Museum’s world-famous holdings. Participate in art making, listen to gallery chats and artist talks, enjoy a performance, and experience the collection in new ways. 

Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Look Again: European Paintings 1300–1800.

Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.

Masks are strongly recommended. See our visitor guidelines.

Click here or see below for a full schedule of events

Interactive Stations 
Drop in any time, 1–4 pm
 
Drop-in Drawing—Landscapes 
Gallery 615 
Learn how artists create landscapes by making your own.

Write Your Own Story 
Gallery 638 
Craft a conversation inspired by the figures and stories found in artworks on view in the European Paintings galleries.

Talks 

Met Expert Talks 
Join experts, including curators, an exhibition designer, and a fashion historian, for short talks exploring works of art in the galleries.

1 and 1:30 pm 
Daniel Kershaw, Exhibition Design Manager, Design Department, The Met 
Gallery 600 

1:30 pm 
Hannah Carlson, author, Senior Lecturer, Apparel Design, Rhode Island School of Design 
Gallery 628 

2 and 2:30 pm 
Adam Eaker, Associate Curator, Department of European Paintings, The Met 
Gallery 628 
Anna-Claire Stinebring, Assistant Curator, Department of European Paintings, The Met 
Gallery 613 

3 pm 
David Pullins, Associate Curator, Department of European Paintings, The Met 
Gallery 632 

3 and 3:30 pm 
Tiffany Racco, Research Associate, Department of European Paintings, The Met 
Gallery 604

Artist Talk 
3:30 pm 
Elizabeth Colomba
, artist 
Meet in Gallery 601 
Hear the unique perspectives of artist Elizabeth Colomba as she reflects on works on view in the European Paintings galleries and makes connections to her own practice.

Verbal Imaging Taster Tours 
1 and 2:45 pm 
Lauren Ebin, educator
Meet in Gallery 601
Discover highlights of the European Paintings collection through detailed description and discussion. These short tours are designed for visitors who are blind or partially sighted, but all are welcome to participate.

Musical Performance 
2 pm 
Brandee Younger, harpist 
Gallery 601 
Immerse yourself in art and sound with a performance by harpist Brandee Younger. 

Storytime
3 pm 
Gallery 626  
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with Storytime! Join us for a picture-book reading and activities inspired by The Met’s European Paintings galleries. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years.

 

Assistive listening devices with headsets or neck loops are available from the Ticketing Center in the Great Hall. We encourage you to bring your own headphones. For other access accommodations, contact access@metmuseum.org or 212-650-2010. Assistive listening devices with headsets or neck loops are available from the Ticketing Center in the Great Hall. We encourage you to bring your own headphones. For other access accommodations, contact access@metmuseum.org or 212-650-2010. 





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