The Met Lunar New Year Festival turns The Met Fifth Avenue in New York into a celebration, with a lion and dragon dance kick-off and art-making tables spread through the museum. Imagine drums echoing through the museum halls. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet; in 2026 it was held Saturday, February 7.
What to expect
The Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar Institute opens the day with a lion and dragon dance. After that, you can catch performances, try art-making workshops in calligraphy, drum making and fan decorating, and settle in for storytime.
A community hub sets up at the Temple of Dendur, and curators give talks in the galleries. No registration is needed.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday, February 7, 2026, noon to 5 p.m.
- Admission: festival activities are free with Museum admission
- Free for Members and kids under 12; pay-as-you-wish for New Yorkers and CT/NJ students
- Venue: The Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028
- Organizer: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Met Lunar New Year Festival in 2027?
The Met has not announced a 2027 date. The festival was held February 7, 2026, and January 25, 2025, both close to Lunar New Year.
Is The Met Lunar New Year Festival free?
Festival activities are free with Museum admission. Members and kids under 12 get in free, and New Yorkers and CT/NJ students pay what they wish.
What happens at The Met Lunar New Year Festival?
Expect a lion and dragon dance, performances, workshops in calligraphy, drum making and fan decorating, storytime and curator talks.
Source: The Met – Lunar New Year 2026 press release, The Met – Lunar New Year 2025 press release
How Do I Get to The Met Fifth Avenue?
The Met Fifth Avenue is at 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.
Is the Met Lunar New Year Festival Good for Kids?
Yes. We list it as a family-friendly Lunar New Year event. Check the official event page for kids' activities, strollers and seating before you go.
How to Get Here
The organizer hasn't published transit details yet. Tap Transit directions for live routes and times to The Met Fifth Avenue.
Where to Park
Parking near big Lunar New Year events fills early and some streets close. Arrive early, or take transit if you can.
Map
The Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028
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