# Event Details - **Event Name**: LGBTQ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Reclaim LGBTQ history hiding in plain sight at the Met Museum with the thoroughly entertaining Prof. Andrew Lear of OscarWildeTours.com.About this EventUncover the Met’s hidden queer stories on this exclusive two-hour tour led by Professor Andrew Lear, a five-time Harvard teaching award winner and master storyteller.Explore the homoerotic themes and coded symbols behind masterpieces from Picasso’s scandalous “Gertrude Stein” to Marsden Hartley’s tribute to his lost lover, along with the divine story of Antinous and other artworks long overlooked for their LGBTQ meanings.For Lear’s peerless insights on just one of the works in the Met’s unrivaled collection, visit The Gay and Lesbian Review. See the Met in a whole new light—rich with desire, identity, and history rarely told. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ca0e5200-ff2e-11f0-942f-d149ae617f16-rimg-w774-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg Reserve your spot now—this tour will sell out! Professor Lear’s next adventures with Oscar Wilde Tours take him overseas in 2026, so don’t miss this rare NYC opportunity. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/cb635ab0-ff2e-11f0-942f-d149ae617f16-rimg-w1200-h589-dc46462f-gmir.jpg Special Offer - Save on an LGBTQ History Trip with !Mention OUTPRO when booking an overseas LGBTQ history trip with Professor Andrew Lear of Oscar Wilde Tours to save $300.“It was one of the best trips we have ever taken. Professor Lear is knowledgeable, personable, and funny, and his explanations cover a wide range of topics, including things that get left out in most tours.” — Bennet Marks https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cbab1210-ff2e-11f0-942f-d149ae617f16-rimg-w740-h740-dc34291c-gmir.jpg Our Art Historian and Tour Guide:Professor Andrew Lear is a leading expert on gender and sexuality in ancient Greece and Rome. A five-time recipient of the Harvard Certificate of Excellence in Teaching, he is known for making art and history engaging and accessible. He has taught at Harvard, NYU, and Pomona College. Beyond academia, he founded Oscar Wilde Tours, an award-winning LGBTQ+ history and culture tour company, as well as Shady Ladies Tours, which focuses on women’s history and culture. He is currently collaborating with Stephen Fry and Tan France on an upcoming LGBTQ+ history television series titled Straightwashed. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/cc66e800-ff2e-11f0-942f-d149ae617f16-rimg-w592-h740-dc1a1611-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/lgbtq-secrets-of-the-met-museum-tour-•-nyc/100001980745871221 - **Event Categories**: lgbt-pride, art, trips-adventures, womens-history-month - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 60.54, max: 76.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Metropolitan Museum of Art - **lat**: 40.7791865 - **long**: -73.96353479999999 - **full address**: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: LGBTQ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e41e1ef8b35e450b1ed03e2a095d7367da3d2c27b8e64abe6c77296dbfe4de43-rimg-w1200-h932-dc1b1107-gmir.jpg?v=1769923693 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is LGBTQ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC being held? - **A:** LGBTQ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for LGBTQ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC? - **A:** Ticket prices for LGBTQ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC range from USD 61 to USD 77 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityNonmemberUSD 77 + USD 7 feeAvailableDues-paying Out Pro MemberUSD 66 + USD 6 feeAvailableMet Museum member or StudentUSD 61 + USD 6 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing LGBTQ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC? - **A:** LGBTQ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC is organized by Out Professionals. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** LGBTQ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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