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Art and Aroma at the Met: France in the 1700s SOLD OUT

Sophisticated…seductive…classic. The phrase “French perfume” often evokes these adjectives. But how did France become known as the center of Western perfumery?

This genre-blending gallery tour will illustrate France’s fragrant history in the 1700s through works of art and design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, spotlighting some of the events and individuals behind perfume’s ascendance as one of France’s signature luxury goods.

Experiencing these spaces and objects as a small group (under 10 people), we’ll sample and sniff aromatic materials while we simultaneously indulge our eyes and noses.

To attend this 90-minute gallery tour, you’ll also need to purchase your own general admission ticket to the Met. Ticket prices are listed here. (New York State residents and NY, NJ, and CT students “pay what you wish”; for all others, admission is $30 for adults, $22 for seniors, $17 for students. Friday hours:10 AM-9 PM.)











When: Fri., Mar. 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Ave.
212-535-7710
Price: $40
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Sophisticated…seductive…classic. The phrase “French perfume” often evokes these adjectives. But how did France become known as the center of Western perfumery?

This genre-blending gallery tour will illustrate France’s fragrant history in the 1700s through works of art and design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, spotlighting some of the events and individuals behind perfume’s ascendance as one of France’s signature luxury goods.

Experiencing these spaces and objects as a small group (under 10 people), we’ll sample and sniff aromatic materials while we simultaneously indulge our eyes and noses.

To attend this 90-minute gallery tour, you’ll also need to purchase your own general admission ticket to the Met. Ticket prices are listed here. (New York State residents and NY, NJ, and CT students “pay what you wish”; for all others, admission is $30 for adults, $22 for seniors, $17 for students. Friday hours:10 AM-9 PM.)

Buy tickets/get more info now