Morgan After Hours: Illuminated Evening

Dear Friend,

Retreat into the cozy rooms and galleries of the Morgan’s Gilded Age library. After the museum crowds have departed, we reopen our doors for you to enjoy a relaxing evening of art, meditation, wine, and live music.

Marvel at medieval manuscripts in Sing a New Song: The Psalms of Medieval Art and Life, delight in Impressionist masterpieces in Renoir Drawings, and admire contemporary works in Lisa Yuskavage: Drawings. Take a moment to slow down with guided mindfulness meditation in the Morgan’s historic parlors, embrace your inner artist with drop-in artmaking, and connect over a beverage in the café while serenaded by a string quartet.

Morgan After Hours is open to ages 21 and up. Dress code: velvet vibes optional.

Warmly,
The Morgan

Illuminate Your Own Ornate Initial

Inspired by the illuminated manuscripts on view in Sing a New Song: The Psalms in Medieval Art and Life, craft your own a medieval initial as a keepsake or cherished gift. Calligraphy pens and other materials provided. 
 

Medieval Mindfulness (6:30 & 7:30)

Step away into a serene space and experience guided mindfulness meditation. Sessions provide a space to focus on the present moment and bring awareness to the senses before you continue exploring the galleries. Twenty-minute guided sessions are held in the Morgan family’s private parlor rooms. 
 

Still Life Sketching

Inspired by the exhibition Renoir’s Drawings, try your hand at sketching a floral still life in the Morgan’s Marble Hall. All materials provided. 
 

Music of the Exhibitions 

Discover music from the Middle Ages through pop-up performances by Concordian Dawn in the Morgan’s historic spaces. Manhattan School of Music string quartet performs music popular in Renoir’s time.
 

Slow Art

Connect with art objects in the galleries through close looking and intimate conversations facilitated by museum staff. 
 

Buttons of the Bestiary 

Make your own button with images of Medieval creatures from the Morgan’s collection.
 

Café Lounge

Cozy up with new friends and enjoy a selection of wines and cheeses for purchase at the Morgan Café. 
 

Shop

Visit the Morgan Shop housed in the Morgan family’s former ballroom for exhibition-related books, cards, gifts, and more!