Museums as Civic Space—A Conversation with Met Architects

Join leading architects for a conversation about the crucial role of museums as spaces to bring people, objects, and ideas together. What does it mean to be a civic space, and how can it foster gathering, belonging, and connection? As The Met is in the process of implementing the most impactful changes to its campus since the construction of its current footprint in 1991, this conversation brings together architects who are leading these projects for the Museum, including new galleries, an interactive children's space, retail and dining spaces, a research room, and a revitalized street-level entrance. Learn about the philosophy and inspiration that shapes their approaches, and the vision for these exciting projects across The Met.

Frida Escobedo, Founder and Principal, Frida Escobedo Studio

Miriam Peterson, Founding Partner, Peterson Rich Office

Nader Tehrani, Principal, NADAAA

Adam Weintraub, Founding Partner, KOKO Architecture + Design

Michael Young, Founding Partner, Young & Ayata

Moderated by Abraham Thomas, Daniel Brodsky Curator of Modern Architecture, Design, and Decorative Arts, Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, The Met

Introduced by Max Hollein, Marina Kellen French Director and CEO, The Met, and Jacob Moore, Executive Director, The Architectural League of New York

Presented in collaboration with The Architectural League of New York.

Free, though advance registration is required. Please note: Space is limited; first come, first served.

Please enter through the main Museum entrance at Fifth Avenue and 82nd Street. For accessibility, use the street-level Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education entrance at Fifth Avenue and 81st Street.