Metropolitan Museum of Art 7.27.24

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Hi friends I love sharing my visits to The Metropolitan Museum of Art I was there recently to view Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion exhibit with my sister and a dear friend. Here are few captures from the day. (Sleeping Beauties closes 9.2.24)

Some gowns are displayed laying down because of their fragility.

Dress 1765 fabric produced 1730’s

1800’s

“Museum: a building, place, or institution devoted to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, or artistic value.”
— The Free Dictionary

After Sleeping Beauties we made our way to see some modern art. I love this Jasper Johns work.

Jasper Johns, White Flag 1955

I often grab this image - where the buildings intersect and the Petrie Court. We were on our way to the Balcony Bar for a bit of libation.

Next the American Wing - Thomas Cole and others from the Hudson River School then we popped up to the Roof - the views are spectacular.

Thomas Cole, Clouds 1838

From the Roof Garden

A few more images on our way out - another of the Petrie Court, the Ceiling and the amazing column in the Greek Gallery.

Here we are overlooking the Great Hall… and this is what I brought home from the visit a postcard of Washington Crossing the Delaware.

If you’re within a few hours of New York City plan a visit and make sure The Met is at the top of your list. It’s not as scary driving in Manhattan as you’d think and there’s a parking garage at the museum - park and walk in through the basement level - easy peasy. Til next time friends be well.