Notes from Leadership

Read the latest messages from president Daniel H. Weiss and director Max Hollein of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Birds eye view photograph of a sprawling marble building and a large street

An Update, Invitation, and Thank You from The Met

President and CEO Dan Weiss expresses gratitude to supporters and shares updates from the Museum.

A bronze plaque mounted on the facade of The Met

This Is Lenapehoking

A bronze plaque installed on the The Met Fifth Avenue’s facade recognizes the homeland of the Indigenous Lenape diaspora.
The Met Fifth Avenue facade.

A Year of Mission and Challenges

President Daniel H. Weiss and Director Max Hollein reflect on this historic year of mission and challenges.

Marina Kellen French Director Max Hollein stood in the Charles Engelhard Court

Building and Caring for The Met Collection

Marina Kellen French Director Max Hollein discusses building and caring for the Met collection and the necessity of deaccessioning artworks.

Soldiers sleeping in front of a large painting at the Capitol.

Met Statement on Capitol Desecration

A message from the President and the Director of The Met on the desecration of the Capitol.

The Met Fifth Avenue facade with two banners by Yoko Ono flanking the entrance; on left "DREAM", on right "TOGETHER", with black text on white ground.

Ensuring a Safe Welcome Back to The Met

We are thrilled to welcome our visitors back to The Met after more than five long months of closure. Thanks to the hard work of our dedicated staff, the Museum is ready to reopen to the public.

Black Lives Matter

Our Commitments to Anti-Racism, Diversity, and a Stronger Community

The Met shares a series of commitments as a next step towards creating a more open, welcoming, and equitable institution.

Black Lives Matter

Standing in Solidarity, Committing to the Work Ahead

An opera is performed in the American Wing court

In Challenging Times, The Met Offers Inspiration and Engagement

The Museum is donating PPE to healthcare workers and sharing our passion for art online.

How to Stay Connected with The Met while We're Closed

A message from The Met's President Daniel Weiss and Director Max Hollein

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