• The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Ghost Stories tour: From the spooky to the scary, the macabre to the mysterious, the ghostly to the ghoulish, the interactive “Ghost Stories” will take visitors on a tour of things frightful in the Metropolitan Museum. Participants will travel across cultures and across time to see Flying Dutchmen and funerary masks, still lifes and sculpture. We’ll look at Egyptian, American, and European works of art, to name a few, plus do fun and spooky activities. All the while, we’ll look at how different cultures depict the fearsome and the gruesome, in pursuit of what scares us…and why.

• Access to the museum post-tour

Discover the Metropolitan Museum in a unique way with our specially curated, themed, interactive tours. These tours include engaging discussions, activities, and handouts to provide a one-of-a-kind experience. Participants will explore artworks from various cultures worldwide, examining their connections and how they relate to the theme.

From the eerie to the spine-chilling, the macabre to the mysterious, and the ghostly to the ghoulish, the interactive “Ghost Stories” tour will guide visitors through the Metropolitan Museum’s most frightful exhibits. Attendees will journey through different cultures and eras to encounter Flying Dutchmen, funerary masks, still lifes, and sculptures. The tour will feature Egyptian, American, and European artworks, among others, along with a fun activity. Throughout the tour, participants will explore how various cultures portray the terrifying and the gruesome, seeking to understand what frightens us and why.
This tour is recommended for children aged 9 and above.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.