NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art will reopen to the public later this summer, but this year’s Met Gala is officially canceled, the museum said Tuesday.
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The museum announced the Met Gala’s cancelation in a release on Tuesday, two months after postponing the May 4 event indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The museum itself, however, will reopen to the public “in mid-August or perhaps a few weeks later,” the release said.
“Initially, the days and hours The Met is open will likely be reduced, and, given the need to provide an environment that respects social distance requirements, the Museum will not have tours, talks, concerts or events through calendar year 2020,” the release noted.
“Making The Met, 1870-2020” — the museum’s signature 150th anniversary exhibition — and “The Roof Garden Commission: Héctor Zamora, Lattice Detour” will both debut when it reopens, according to the release.
The Costume Institute’s “About Time: Fashion and Duration” exhibit is slated to open on Oct. 29.
“The Met has endured much in its 150 years, and today continues as a beacon of hope for the future,” museum president Daniel Weiss said in a statement.
“As we endure these challenging and uncertain times, we are encouraged by looking forward to the day when we can once again welcome all to enjoy The Met’s collection and exhibitions,” he added.