Discover the remarkable story behind Bélizaire and the Frey Children, a rare 1837 portrait revealing the realities of slavery in the American South.

“Costume Art” explores depictions of the dressed body across The Met’s vast collection, pairing garments with artworks to reveal the inherent relationship between clothing and the body.

Join Ana Gasteyer, actress, comedian, and singer, for a look at one of her favorite Met objects, Johannes Vermeer’s "Young Woman with a Water Pitcher" (ca. 1662).

Step behind the velvet ropes of the 2026 Met Exhibition, exploring stunning costume art, iconic designs, and the stories that shaped fashion history.

Join Diana Craig Patch, the Lila Acheson Wallace Curator in Charge of Egyptian Art, and Brendan Hainline, Research Associate in the Department of Egyptian Art to virtually explore the exhibition Divine Egypt, on view at The Met through January 19, 2026.

It’s difficult to pick a favorite object in The Met collection, but New York artist Laurie Anderson finds herself making a beeline to the Mail Shirt with Inscribed Rings (15th–16th century) whenever she visits.

Join Joanne Pillsbury, Andrall E. Pearson Curator of Ancient American Art, and curator Laura Filloy Nadal, along with Max Hollein, Marina Kellen French Director and CEO, and special guest Alejandro de Avila to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the...

Experience the creativity of artists and innovators in the Arts of Africa.

A gospel choir wowed Anna Wintour and Met Gala 2025 co-chairs Colman Domingo and Lewis Hamilton with a performance of 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' atop the event's famous steps.

The 2025 Met Gala celebrates the Costume Institute’s new exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Singer and actor Teyana Taylor, actor and producer La La Anthony, and actor and comedian Ego Nwodim host this year’s livestream.

This year's Met Gala theme was inspired by the Met's exhibit "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" with the dress code being "Tailored For You."

From Kim Kardashian to Zendaya, here is our comprehensive roundup of the 2025 Met Gala. Some stars hit the mark while others couldn't even find the mark. Some understood the assignment while others didn't give a crap about the theme.

This year's Met Gala, at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, will celebrate the opening of the Met's Costume Institute exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

"To celebrate the first day of spring, or Velykden (the great day), ancient people of Ukraine decorated eggs with bright and fiery designs."

A security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City had a chance encounter that led to his own art being showcased in the museum.