"You may spy on me and think that I am painting sacred things."

See a virtual reconstruction of this remarkable Moche shield. The intricate details of the shield convey movement, and reveal the skills of Moche metalsmiths in the first millennium CE, centuries before the rise of the Incas.

Africa’s Cultural Landmarks is a series produced by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in collaboration with World Monuments Fund and directed by Sosena Solomon.

Take a closer look at the details of a colorful relief panel from La Pasadita that provides a glimpse into the power and pageantry of the royal courts of the ancient Maya.

Let's journey through the sun-kissed shores of Tanzania to uncover the tales of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara—two ancient towns that once thrummed with the heartbeat of global trade and cultural fusion.

In the heart of southeastern Zimbabwe, nestled amidst rolling hills and savannahs, lie the majestic ruins of Great Zimbabwe—a city of stone that once pulsed with life, commerce, and culture.

In the heart of southwestern Nigeria, near the vibrant city of Òṣogbo, lies a verdant sanctuary where the earthly and the ethereal intertwine—the Ọṣun-Òṣogbo Sacred Grove. Spanning 75 hectares of pristine forest, this sacred haven is the last of its kind,...

In the verdant heart of Uganda, where tradition whispers through the rustling grass and history lingers in the air, stand two monumental testaments to the enduring legacy of the Buganda Kingdom: the Tombs of Wamala and Kasubi.

Join Dr. Denise M. Murrell, Merryl H. and James S. Tisch Curator at Large in The Met’s Director's Office, for a virtual tour of the groundbreaking exhibition The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism.

Join curator David Pullins as he discusses the rise of the French Academy, the Salon, and the role of women artists in 18th century France, featuring works now on view in the renovated and reinstalled European Paintings galleries at The Met, Look Again: E...

Join curator Laura Filloy Nadal on a tour through ancient Nayarit house models, offering a unique window into life in West Mexico between 100 BCE and 200 CE.

Christopher Morrongiello performs "Lachrimae" (ca. 1590s) by John Dowland (1563–1626), Cambridge University Library manuscript DD.2.11. Filmed in the Chapel from Le Château de la Bastie d'Urfé at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The exhibition, organized by The Costume Institute, celebrated the late Alexander McQueen's extraordinary contributions to fashion.

Founded in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is a three dimensional encyclopedia of art history. Produced for Public Television by Great Museums TV.

Join curators, conservators, and horticulturists as they discuss some projects they have been working on over the past year and experience the magic of The Met Cloisters.