Inside the Met — Season 1
An unforgettable 150th year.
About this season
The largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday with a treasure trove of landmark exhibitions. When COVID-19 strikes, the world shuts down and, for the first time in its history, the Met closes its doors. Then comes another crisis: in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, there are urgent demands for social justice.
Episodes (3)
1. The Birthday Surprise
Aired 21 May 2021 • 56 min
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's 150th birthday is upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the art institution to close its doors for the first time in history, while facing financial losses and a battle to protect artistic treasures.
2. All Things to All People?
Aired 21 May 2021 • 56 min
The Metropolitan Museum of Art confronts its historical record on inclusion, exclusion and diversity in art and staffing.
3. Love and Money
Aired 28 May 2021 • 56 min
The Metropolitan Museum of Art faces a new financial reality following its fall 2020 reopening, with philanthropists and art collectors stepping in to help keep the museum alive.