The Met has announced the return of its free bicycle valet programme, with visitors able to store their bikes at the museum’s Fifth Avenue location throughout the summer.
The programme will be available every Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Day weekend (28 May) through Labor Day (5 September). It is also available on Monday holidays 30 May and 4 July.
“The only thing better than a visit to the Met, is a visit to the museum via a bike ride,” said Kenneth Weine, vice president for external affairs.
“The growing momentum of bicycle travel within New York City is an important and positive development—and we’re honored to provide free valet bicycle parking on our plaza.”
The bike valet service is provided by Transportation Alternatives (TA). Guests arriving by bicycle who want to store their two-wheelers will be greeted by TA staff at a dedicated tent on the plaza.
Met museum’s new events and exhibitions
In addition, the museum will continue its ‘Date Night at The Met’ programme, offering two-for-one drink specials and music on Friday and Saturday evenings. The Met’s roof garden will also feature the weekly ‘Sun Sets’ performance series.
The event includes live electronic music, drinks and small bites on Friday and Saturday evenings. All programmes on the roof garden are free with admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
New exhibitions at the Met this summer include ‘In America: An Anthology of Fashion’, ‘Kimono Style: The John C. Weber Collection’ (opening on 7 June), and ‘Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color’ (opening on 5 July).
Meanwhile, the Met has selected Mexican architect Frida Escobedo to design its new $500m modern and contemporary art wing. She will be the first woman to design a wing at the museum.
Last year, the Met removed the Sackler name from seven exhibition spaces in the building following concerns about the billionaire family’s role in the opioid crisis.
Images: Metropolitan Museum of Art
