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Exclusive Tour Inside the Woolworth Building: NYC’s Cathedral of Commerce
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00 PMTickets: $45.25 ( incl. $5.25 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993933959147](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993933959147) In the early 20th century, the Woolworth Building in downtown Manhattan not only dominated the NYC skyline, but also held the title of "tallest building in the world" for over 17 years. What secrets lie behind its towering limestone and terracotta façade? Now’s your chance to step inside one of New York’s most breathtaking interiors — a hidden architectural marvel that's been off-limits to the public since 2020 (until now). Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") for an **exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Woolworth Building** — commissioned by retail magnate Frank Woolworth in 1910 to house his company’s corporate headquarters, this neo-Gothic style skyscraper designed by architect Cass Gilbert laid claim to the world’s tallest building from its opening in 1913 until 1930. Led by licensed NYC tour guides and Woolworth Building experts Bob Gelber or Ed Welter, this official experience — **and the only way inside this private building** — will include: * **The story behind the “Cathedral of Commerce,”** from its creation by retail magnate F.W. Woolworth to its groundbreaking design by Cass Gilbert * **A look at the exterior’s intricate terracotta façade**, rich with neo-Gothic ornamentation and symbolic details * **A private tour of the soaring lobby**, with its marble-clad walls, vaulted ceilings, and hidden symbols embedded in the architecture * **A visit to the subterranean vault**, where the building’s original safe deposit boxes are tucked beneath its towering frame * **A special trip to the mezzanine balcony**, offering a close-up view of the vaulted mosaic ceiling, richly inspired by the opulence and patterns of the Byzantine Empire See you there! \*There are no public restrooms on the tour, so please plan accordingly \*\*This tour is limited to the lobby and first sub-level \*\*\*Please refrain from wandering around the lobby before, during, or after the tour **About Bob** After retiring from the New York State Court System, Bob Gelber became a licensed New York City tour guide to share his deep knowledge and passion for his hometown. Over the past twelve years, he has led visitors through neighborhoods many tourists overlook, while also serving as a docent at the Woolworth Building and volunteering at both the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Open House New York. A longtime member of the Guides Association of New York City, Bob has served on its Board of Directors and several key committees. From Central Park to the Lower East Side — and even chocolate-themed walks through SoHo — Bob brings history to life with every step. **About Ed** With over four decades of experience in construction and nearly 15 years in the tourism world, Ed Welter brings a unique perspective to New York City's built environment. After starting his guiding career at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in 2010, Ed went on to become a senior docent and trainer at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, where he has been sharing the site’s powerful story since its earliest days. A licensed NYC tour guide since 2012, Ed also led Woolworth Building tours from 2014 until their pause in 2020 — and is excited to return as the tour program resumes with New York Adventure Club. His deep knowledge and passion have guided countless tours across Lower Manhattan, from the Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall Park, including topics like the Five Points, the African Burial Grounds, and the history of terrorism in New York. **Testimonials** "The tour of the lobby was full of secrets and mysteries and astonishing design. The lobby tour guide was kind, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable." -Simon "Very informational. Knowledgeable lobby tour guide." -Jacqueline "The guide was very knowledgeable and history interesting. My first with adventure club, not the last. I enjoyed it very much." -Judy "...The guide was great… provided just enough information and stories, answered questions… and best of all really enjoyed seeing this iconic building up close! Wonderful event. Just the right amount of time." -Aimee "A fascinating combination of history, architecture and biography in a magnificent building. The guide was exceptional." -Beth "Informative on architecture, history, and history of Woolworth himself. Also notable comments on the strains between Woolworth and his architect, Cass Gilbert. Excellent speaker, humorous, personal, and interested in all facets of the building." -Margaret "The history and love that went into building this magnificent building" -Jojo "The information about Woolworth himself and the history of the 5 and 10 business was particularly good. Makes me want to learn more. Of course, just getting access was a treat. It's kind of a hidden treasure." -Leandro "It was highly informative and the guide was engaging." -E "Didn’t realize that this beautiful building was not open to the public so it was very special. Also the building was awesome. Guide was terrific." -Murray "The guide was so knowledgeable, explained everything in an interesting way, was patient with questions and managed the group well. It was outstanding!!" -Betsy "Tour guide's knowledge of the subject." -Lucien Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours
Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event @ Hudson Yards
Sun, Aug 16, 8:00 PM[ [Ticket ](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/76065455893).) Meet top lawyers, real estate developers, brokers, architects, and construction professionals Forge valuable partnerships and grow your network Exchange insights on market trends, deal flow, and regulatory updates Discover potential clients, collaborators, or investment opportunitie
Inside the Society of Illustrators: Norman Rockwell Painting to Archives
Fri, Aug 28, 7:00 PMTickets: $45.25 (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993933840793](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993933840793) How did a New York City carriage house originally built for the personal secretary of legendary American financier J.P. Morgan eventually become a professional society dedicated to the art of illustration in America? And what legacy has it crafted since its inception in 1901? It's time to explore a historic five-story townhouse in the Upper East Side where famous illustrators like N.C. Wyeth, Rube Goldberg, and Norman Rockwell once roamed the halls. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com) for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour through the Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators, the oldest non-profit dedicated to promoting the art of illustration in America. Led by a Society of Illustrators member, our special experience through their historic townhouse will include: * **A brief history of the Society's historic townhouse**, which was originally a carriage house built in 1875 for William P. Read, a personal secretary for financier J.P. Morgan * The **origin story of the Society of Illustrators**, from its founding fathers to its rapid growth in the 20th century * View the **current exhibitions on display at the Museum of Illustration and take a rare trip inside the archives**, which contains original works from famed illustrators throughout the century, one of the most comprehensive collections of this genre in the world * **A look inside the Society's historic library**, with its famous tiled fireplace with art dating back to the 1940s The **tour will conclude in the Society’s Hall of Fame Gallery**, where attendees can stay and purchase drinks. Don’t forget to take a look at the stunning **Norman Rockwell painting, "Christmas Coach,"** just behind the bar! [Click here](http://www.nyadventureclub.com/gallery/26736499) to see pictures from one of our last visits to the Society of Illustrators! See you there! \*The Society of Illustrators does not have an elevator **Testimonials** "Great building and great artwork" -Marilyn "The interesting details and facts about the collection, seeing the 'behind the scenes' areas." -Emile "Fascinating history. We were lucky to have the Director to show us round who was so nice and passionate about the work they do at the Society, including some fantastic outreach projects." -Lindsay "The gentleman was an excellent speaker who shared a wealth of information about the Society, the artwork and the artists." -Barbara Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms). Categories: In-Person, Mansions & Private Clubs
Rust NYC: 'Data Shapes Your Memory' and 'Rust in Peace'
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30 PMJoin us on **Thursday, August 20th over at Nominal** Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to give attendees plenty of time to grab pizza and socialize, and the talk begin at 7:15 p.m. We have two pillars of the Rust NYC community making an appearance! **'The Shape Of Your Data Is The Shape Of Your Memory' will be presented by Dov Alperin** A Vec\ is the most natural thing to reach for in Rust when you're writing a SQL database, and on a hot path it can also be the thing that kills you. This talk follows an in-progress migration inside Materialize, a streaming SQL database, as we move a core data structure from rows on the wire to columns on the wire. It's the same bytes in a different (and, I'd argue, better for our use case) shape: whether the thing can spill to disk instead of falling over under memory pressure, and how well the layout plays with the hardware once you start caring about memory alignment. Dov Alperin is a Member of Technical Staff over at Materialize and a long time supporter of Rust NYC. It's been a while since we've had Dov speak, but he's one everyone always gets excited ofr! **'Rust in Peace' will be presented by Nicholas Shook** Rust in Peace is a eulogy to my programming career. Over the past year, teaching coding at Apple, I realized nearly all my students were vibe coding and had stopped needing me. That was the signal to go back to practicing law. Our firm runs its entire practice on one Rust monorepo: the store, the durable workflow engine, identity, telemetry, PDF generation, and the browser surface. We're currently litigating nine-figure matters, and the software is what gives us the context to win them. This talk walks through what that actually looks like in production, including our migration from Postgres to SurrealDB. That move was driven by the discovery that the hardest question in legal work is a graph one, because we deal with people, their relationships, and their problems. You'll see how it fits together, and how we chose Rust vendors all the way down: Restate, Rauthy, OpenObserve, Pingora, Stalwart, and Regorus. Writing software isn't my job anymore. That's only possible because the ecosystem is this good, because the LLMs are this good, and because communities like RustNYC are this good. So please come to my retirement party and let's get crabby together. **[Lawrence Harvey](https://www.lawrenceharvey.com/)** is Rust NYC's official recruitment partner, with Ross providing support as a co-organizer and financial support and Ben & Arianna key parts of the organizing team. The space is generously sponsored by our partner **Nominal**
Secrets of the East River: NYC's Hidden Infrastructure by Ferry
Sat, Aug 15, 2:50 PMTickets: $55.80 ( incl. $5.80 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993575025567](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993575025567) New York runs on systems most of us never stop to think about — the barges hauling our trash, the tunnels moving wastewater, and the plants keeping it all flowing. With many of these sites clustered along the East River, what kinds of structures are hiding in plain sight along its banks? Step aboard an NYC ferry and get ready to explore the essential infrastructure that keeps the city clean, running, and (mostly) rat-free. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") as we embark on a one-of-a-kind ferry trip along the East River to explore the vital water and waste systems that keep New York City running. Led by licensed guide and urban planner Rayn Riel — who has worked on real-world infrastructure projects across sanitation, wastewater, and beyond — our unique experience from Lower Manhattan to the Bronx and back will include: * **A look at the journey of your trash and recyclables**, spotting the barges that ferry them toward landfills, incinerators, or recycling facilities * **A glimpse of NYC’s 14 wastewater treatment plants** and the century‑old sewer and utility tunnels beneath the river — some predating the subway * **A view of the Hell Gate Bridge’s three‑in‑one structure**, explained so you’ll see what most miss * **A ride past hidden sites** like North Brother Island, once home to NYC’s deadliest disaster * **A float past the Bronx River mouth**, NYC’s only true freshwater river * **Unexpected sights along the way**, including a decommissioned prison barge, the evolving Fulton Fish Market, and Roosevelt Island’s forgotten elevator (along with the site of its once-infamous sewage fountain) * **An earpiece for each guest** to hear the guide over the sounds of the ferry **This experience is limited to only six guests.** See you there! \*This ticket includes roundtrip NYC Ferry service between Wall Street / Pier 11 & Soundview. \*\*Guests are free to disembark earlier on the return voyage at the East 34th Street or Stuyvesant Cove ferry landing as the tour content will be finished by then. \*\*\*Each NYC Ferry has food and snacks available for purchase, as well as a restroom. \*\*\*\*This experience will take place indoors on the trip up to Soundview, and outdoors on the return trip to Manhattan (weather permitting). **Tour Schedule** * (0m) Gather at Meeting Location * (30m) Depart Pier 11 on Soundview Ferry * (1hr 30m) Turnaround at Throgs Neck / Ferry Point Park * (2hr - 2hr 30m) Disembark at Preferred Ferry Landing - East 34th Street, Stuyvesant Cove, or Pier 11 **About Rayn Riel** Rayn is an urban planner and tour guide based in New York City. He’s worked on infrastructure projects across the five boroughs and is passionate about exploring how cities function. Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours
"Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew" Rotation 1 @ The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Sat, Aug 15, 7:00 PM● **MeetUp For**: At 03:00 PM, to view [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/)'s First Rotation of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/)'s "[Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/flip-sides-seeing-korean-art-anew/)" Special Exhibition, and other Exhibitions, Galleries and Installations, at [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), on Saturday 15 August 2026, National Liberation Day Of Korea 2026. ● **MeetUp Date And Time**: On Saturday 15 August 2026, National Liberation Day Of Korea 2026, at 03:00 PM. ● **MeetUp Venue And Location**: [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), located at [1000 Fifth Avenue, at East 82nd Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1000+5th+Ave,+New+York,+NY+10028/), in Museum Mile, UpTown Manhattan, Manhattan. ● **MeetUp Cost**: * First two Members, acknowledged and recognized, inside [The Great Hall](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=a29e5baa0c56824cc94c18c53ad5ec05&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.779178/-73.962853/-61), of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), behind [Ägyptisches Museum Und Papyrussammlung](https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/aegyptisches-museum-und-papyrussammlung/) of [Staatliche Museen Zu Berlin](https://www.smb.museum/)'s "[Colossal \[Seated\] Statue Of A Pharaoh \[either Amenemhat II, Ramesses II or Merneptah\]](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/590699/)" Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Long-Term Loan Installation, but before the pew benches, by the [Event Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/), will be gifted a single complimentary, courtesy, gratis free standard individual Museum regular general admission ticket, to [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), from the [Assistant Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/). * For local residents of New York City, with current proper valid photographic identification, single standard individual Museum regular general admission ticket, to [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), is "Pay What You Wish". * Standard individual Museum regular general admission ticket payment is $30.00, per single standard individual Museum regular general admission ticket, to [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/). * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, getting, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own [single standard individual Museum regular general admission tickets](https://engage.metmuseum.org/admission/), by themselves, directly from [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/). * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. ● **MeetUp Locating, Finding And Joining**: * Meet at 03:00 PM, inside [The Great Hall](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=a29e5baa0c56824cc94c18c53ad5ec05&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.779178/-73.962853/-61), of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), behind [Ägyptisches Museum Und Papyrussammlung](https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/aegyptisches-museum-und-papyrussammlung/) of [Staatliche Museen Zu Berlin](https://www.smb.museum/)'s "[Colossal \[Seated\] Statue Of A Pharaoh \[either Amenemhat II, Ramesses II or Merneptah\]](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/590699/)" Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Long-Term Loan Installation, but before the pew benches, on Saturday 15 August 2026, National Liberation Day Of Korea 2026. * Search for and seek out the [Event Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) inside [The Great Hall](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=a29e5baa0c56824cc94c18c53ad5ec05&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.779178/-73.962853/-61), of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), behind [Ägyptisches Museum Und Papyrussammlung](https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/aegyptisches-museum-und-papyrussammlung/) of [Staatliche Museen Zu Berlin](https://www.smb.museum/)'s "[Colossal \[Seated\] Statue Of A Pharaoh \[either Amenemhat II, Ramesses II or Merneptah\]](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/590699/)" Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Long-Term Loan Installation, but before the pew benches. ● **MeetUp Activity**: * At 03:00 PM, to view [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/)'s First Rotation of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/)'s "[Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/flip-sides-seeing-korean-art-anew/)" Special Exhibition, and other Exhibitions, Galleries and Installations, of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), on Saturday 15 August 2026, National Liberation Day Of Korea 2026. * Intended target exhibitions, at [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), to possibly visit, include: ● "[Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/flip-sides-seeing-korean-art-anew/)" Special Exhibition, in [Arts Of Korea Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Wedding Attire: Three Cultures, One Celebration](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/wedding-attire-three-cultures-one-celebration/)" Special Exhibition, in [Special Exhibitions Gallery No. 599](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=85ba985015a0df1f5e14174588bf3310&floor=G&lang=en-GB#17.52/40.779312/-73.963598/-61/) of [Antonio Ratti Textile Center](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/libraries-and-research-centers/antonio-ratti-textile-center-and-reference-library/), for [Antonio Ratti Textile Center](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/libraries-and-research-centers/antonio-ratti-textile-center-and-reference-library/). ● "[Orientalism: Between Fact And Fantasy](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/orientalism-between-fact-and-fantasy/)" Special Exhibition, in [The Hagop Kevorkian Fund Special Exhibition Gallery](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/), in the [Art Of The Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, And Later South Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=cc811dad8abbecf528352db9990be56b&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778193/-73.963495/-61), and in adjoining and connected Galleries, in both the [Art Of The Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, And Later South Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=cc811dad8abbecf528352db9990be56b&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778193/-73.963495/-61) and the [Nineteenth And Twentieth Century European Painting And Sculpture Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?_gl=1%2Aatj0x7%2A_gcl_au%2AMTAxNDY5MTY3LjE3ODU2NDcxMTQ.%2A_ga%2AMjAyODQ1MDExOC4xNzg2MjQ3ODQ2%2A_ga_Y0W8DGNBTB%2AczE3ODYyNDc4NDUkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODYyNDc4NzIkajMzJGwwJGgw&feature=a1eed07ae18705acb624f229477443ac&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778467/-73.96405/-61), for both [Islamic Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/) and [European Paintings](https://www.metmuseum.org/en/departments/european-paintings-1250-1800/). ● "[Musical Bodies](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/musical-bodies/)" Special Exhibition, in [Iris And B. Gerald Cantor Exhibition Hall/Special Exhibitions Gallery No. 199](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=7ce0ee48244bd8918e7e413382091dd3&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.77871/-73.963627/-61/), for [Musical Instruments](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/musical-instruments/). ● "[Revolution!](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/revolution/)" Special Exhibition, in [The American Wing North Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/the-american-wing/), of [The American Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=46c7c704820091175f130372766ca9be&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17.52/40.780205/-73.963451/-61), for [The American Wing](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/the-american-wing/). ● "[City Of Memory: Nanjing In The Seventeenth Century](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/city-of-memory-nanjing-in-the-17th-century/)" Special Exhibition, in [Arts Of China Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[The Infinite Artistry Of Japanese Ceramics](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/the-infinite-artistry-of-japanese-ceramics/)" Special Exhibition, in [Arts Of Japan Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Celebrating The Year Of The Horse](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/celebrating-the-year-of-the-horse/)" Special Exhibition, in [Arts Of China Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Costume Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/costume-art/)" Special Exhibition, in [Condé M. Nast Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=32da533b74e8adcea5d83ebbe6cb0da6&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17.52/40.779592/-73.962971/-61/), for [The Costume Institute](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/the-costume-institute/). ● "[Defensive Display: Shields From The Met Collection](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/defensive-display-shields-from-the-met-collection/)" Special Exhibition, in the [Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gallery](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?_gl=1%2Aizw2xq%2A_gcl_au%2AMTY0MDU4MjUxNi4xNzY5OTI5Mjg4%2A_ga%2AMTM5Nzk2MjIzLjE3Njk5MjkyODg.%2A_ga_Y0W8DGNBTB%2AczE3NzAwODU3NzgkbzMkZzAkdDE3NzAwODU3NzgkajYwJGwwJGgw&feature=b8cee3fa89cc15eb5bf2c5d7ab3d34b9&floor=1&lang=en-GB&screenmode=base&search=403#19/40.78011/-73.9627178/-61), of the [Ronald S. Lauder Galleries Of Arms And Armor](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/arms-and-armor/), in [The John Pierpont Morgan Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=58fe2432016ef71ea181e0780095b4dc&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.78004/-73.963032/-61), for [Arms And Armour](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/arms-and-armor/). ● "[New Perspectives On The Art Of Ancient West Asia](https://www.metmuseum.org/hubs/reimagining-the-galleries-for-the-art-of-the-ancient-west-asia-and-cyprus/)" Temporary Installation, in The Great Hall Balcony Galleries, of The Great Hall Balcony Galleries, for [Ancient West Asia](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/). ● "[Musical Instruments](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/musical-instruments/)" Installations, in [The Art Of Music Through Time Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/musical-instruments/) and [Mapping The Art Of Music Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/musical-instruments/), of [The André Mertens Galleries For Musical Instruments](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=2d4120e5fb1297fb253029b031d5d6b1&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.780057/-73.963051/-61), in [The John Pierpont Morgan Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=2d4120e5fb1297fb253029b031d5d6b1&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.780057/-73.963051/-61), for [Musical Instruments](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/musical-instruments/). ● "[Arms And Armour](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/arms-and-armor/)" Installations, in the [Ronald S. Lauder Galleries Of Arms And Armor](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/arms-and-armor/), in [The John Pierpont Morgan Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=58fe2432016ef71ea181e0780095b4dc&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.78004/-73.963032/-61), for [Arms And Armour](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/arms-and-armor/). ● "[Arts Of China](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/)" Installations, in [Arts Of China Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of Japan](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/)" Installations, in [Arts Of Japan Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/).. ● "[Arts Of Korea](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/)" Installations, in [Arts Of Korea Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of Southeast Asia](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/)". Installations, in [Arts Of Southest Asia Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of The Himalayas](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/)" Installations, in [Arts Of The Himalayas Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of The Indian Subcontinent](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/)" Installations, in [Arts Of The Indian Subcontinent Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/), of the [Florence And Herbert Irving Asian Art Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=25e76ac9b4436715db5e47a9bc933db0&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.779796/-73.962415/-61), for [Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of Oceania](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/arts-of-oceania/)" Installations, in the [Oceanic Art Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/oceanic-art/), of [The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=7847a6b170f048a305364ef1374fccc4&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.77845/-73.964034/-61), for [Oceanic Art In The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/oceanic-art/). ● "[Arts Of The Ancient Americas](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/arts-of-the-ancient-americas/)" Installations, in the [Ancient American Art Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-american-art/), of [The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=7847a6b170f048a305364ef1374fccc4&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.77845/-73.964034/-61), for [Ancient American Art Galleries In The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-american-art/). ● "[Arts Of \[Sub-Saharan\] Africa](https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/arts-of-africa/)" Installations, in the [\[Sub-Saharan\] African Art Galleries](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/sub-saharan-africa-art/), of [The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=7847a6b170f048a305364ef1374fccc4&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.77845/-73.964034/-61), for [\[Sub-Saharan\] African Art Galleries In The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/sub-saharan-africa-art/). ● "[Arts Of Ancient Cypus](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/)" Installations, in the [Arts Of Ancient Cypus Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=b12ddf23fe6a1f52fc98e2af0a0cffe2&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778732/-73.963262/-61). for [Greek And Roman Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/greek-and-roman-art/) and [Ancient West Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of Ancient Near East](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/)" Installations, in the [Arts Of Ancient Near East Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=b12ddf23fe6a1f52fc98e2af0a0cffe2&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778732/-73.963262/-61). for [Ancient West Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/). ● "[Arts Of Ancient West Asia](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/)" Installations, in the [Arts Of Ancient West Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=b12ddf23fe6a1f52fc98e2af0a0cffe2&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778732/-73.963262/-61). for [Ancient West Asian Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/ancient-west-asian-art/). ● "[Islamic Art And Arts Of The Arab Lands](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/)" Installations, in the [Art Of The Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, And Later South Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=cc811dad8abbecf528352db9990be56b&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778193/-73.963495/-61), for [Islamic Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/). ● "[Islamic Art And Arts Of Turkey](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/)" Installations, in the [Art Of The Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, And Later South Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=cc811dad8abbecf528352db9990be56b&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778193/-73.963495/-61), for [Islamic Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/). ● "[Islamic Art And Arts Of Iran](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/)" Installations, in the [Art Of The Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, And Later South Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=cc811dad8abbecf528352db9990be56b&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778193/-73.963495/-61), for [Islamic Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/). ● "[Islamic Art And Arts Of Central Asia](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/)" Installations, in the [Art Of The Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, And Later South Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=cc811dad8abbecf528352db9990be56b&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778193/-73.963495/-61), for [Islamic Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/). ● "[Islamic Art And Arts Of Later South Asia](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/)" Installations, in the [Art Of The Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, And Later South Asia Galleries](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=cc811dad8abbecf528352db9990be56b&floor=2&lang=en-GB#17/40.778193/-73.963495/-61), for [Islamic Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/departments/islamic-art/). * Additional Exhibitions, Galleries and Installations, at [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), to possibly visit, as gathered group interests suggest. * **National Liberation Day Of Korea** 2026, commemorated and observed in, ● North Korea (Democratic People's Republic Of Korea) as **Choguk Haepangûi Nal**, ● South Korea (Republic Of Korea) as **Gwangpokchôl**, is 2026 August 15 Saturday. * **O-Bon**, the Japanese Folk Buddhist Festival of Ancestor veneration, most commonly commemorated and observed through most of Japan as, ● **Hachigatsu Bon**, ● **Tsukiokure Bon**, is for 2026, from 2026 August 13 Thursday through 2026 August 16 Sunday, mainly from 2026 August 13 Thursday through 2026 August 15 Saturday with the primary day as 2026 August 15 Saturday. * The last day of British Raj in South Asia was Thursday 14 August 1947, which is commemorated and observed in, ● India (Union Of India) as **Independence Day**, on Saturday 15 August 2026, ● Pakistan (Islamic Republic Of Pakistan) as **Independence Day**, as on Friday 14 August 2026, with both India and Pakistan becoming independent on Friday 15 August 1947. * Group excursion nosh, after [The Socially Awkward But I'm Trying](https://www.meetup.com/socially-awkward-but-im-trying/)'s "['Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew' Rotation 1 @ The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.meetup.com/socially-awkward-but-im-trying/events/315724395/)" MeetUp Event, at a location and venue nearby [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/). ● **MeetUp Notes**: * Meet at 03:00 PM, inside [The Great Hall](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=a29e5baa0c56824cc94c18c53ad5ec05&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.779178/-73.962853/-61), of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), behind [Ägyptisches Museum Und Papyrussammlung](https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/aegyptisches-museum-und-papyrussammlung/) of [Staatliche Museen Zu Berlin](https://www.smb.museum/)'s "[Colossal \[Seated\] Statue Of A Pharaoh \[either Amenemhat II, Ramesses II or Merneptah\]](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/590699/)" Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Long-Term Loan Installation, but before the pew benches,, on Saturday 15 August 2026, National Liberation Day Of Korea 2026. * Search for and seek out the [Event Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) inside [The Great Hall](https://maps.metmuseum.org/poi?feature=a29e5baa0c56824cc94c18c53ad5ec05&floor=1&lang=en-GB#17/40.779178/-73.962853/-61), of [The Metropolitan Museum Of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/), behind [Ägyptisches Museum Und Papyrussammlung](https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/aegyptisches-museum-und-papyrussammlung/) of [Staatliche Museen Zu Berlin](https://www.smb.museum/)'s "[Colossal \[Seated\] Statue Of A Pharaoh \[either Amenemhat II, Ramesses II or Merneptah\]](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/590699/)" Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Long-Term Loan Installation, but before the pew benches. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, 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