# Event Details - **Event Name**: Shady Ladies of the Metropolitan Museum tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come learn about the scandalous backstories of the ladies on the walls of NYC's great art museum on this fun and informative 2 hour tour!About this EventAll tours meet in the Met's Great Hall, to the right of the entrance, at the feet of the colossal ancient Egyptian pharaoh statue, 15 minutes before the start time.Courtesans, royal mistresses, scandalous women of every sort—the walls of the Metropolitan Museum are lined with them, from ancient Greek hetaerae to Sargent’s Madame X. These women, famous not only for sex-appeal but also for their talents—and for a spirit which today we would call ‘entrepreneurial’— fascinated both their wealthy patrons and the artists who created the world’s great masterpieces. But who were they? How did they rise to their positions? And how did they maintain their prominence despite their scandalous reputations? To find out, join us as we explore the lives and loves that lie behind the paintings. On this fun and informative 2-hour Metropolitan Museum tour, we will learn about:the first nude female statue in ancient Greece and the hetaera who modeled for itthe oiran of the pleasure quarter of 18th century Tokyoa Venetian courtesan who published books of poetrythe official royal mistresses of the French kingsa royal bastard who is the ancestor of many English aristocratsthe grandes horizontales of Belle Epoque ParisAnd so much more…Come discover the racy and intriguing backstories behind the Metropolitan Museum’s collections. The Shady Ladies tour will change the way you see the museum—and art itself—forever.TOUR MEETS IN MET'S GREAT HALL, TO THE RIGHT OF THE ENTRANCE, AT THE FEET OF THE COLOSSAL ANCIENT EGYPTIAN PHARAOH STATUE, 15 MINUTES BEFORE TOUR START TIME. Please leave yourself time for museum security and the coatroom line! Note that there are no restrooms available in the great hall, but a restroom break will be made during the tour.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwN8izNVdQgProf. Andrew Lear is a renowned expert on same-sex relations in Greek and Roman antiquity. During his academic career, he taught at Harvard, Pomona College, and NYU. In recent years, he has founded Oscar Wilde Tours, the LGBTQ history and culture tour company and Shady Ladies Tours, a women's history and culture tour company. He is also working with Stephen Fry and Tan France on an LGBTQ+ history TV series. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/shady-ladies-of-the-metropolitan-museum-tour/100001977206583115 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, lgbt-pride, fine-arts, womens-history-month - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 43.45, max: 75.47, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: The Metropolitan Museum of Art - **lat**: 40.7794366 - **long**: -73.96324400000003 - **full address**: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Avenue, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Shady Ladies of the Metropolitan Museum tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4c3eb1ebefdd32cb9249eadb4c2eead0830c6bc1343964432175a55746ba482b-rimg-w1000-h680-dc2a1f1e-gmir.jpg?v=1766227363 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Shady Ladies of the Metropolitan Museum tour being held? - **A:** Shady Ladies of the Metropolitan Museum tour takes place on Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Avenue, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Shady Ladies of the Metropolitan Museum tour? - **A:** Ticket prices for Shady Ladies of the Metropolitan Museum tour range from USD 43 to USD 75 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdmissionUSD 75 + USD 6 feeAvailableSeniors 65+USD 65 + USD 6 feeAvailableStudents 16-23USD 43 + USD 4 feeAvailableMetropolitan Museum MembersUSD 54 + USD 5 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Shady Ladies of the Metropolitan Museum tour? - **A:** Shady Ladies of the Metropolitan Museum tour is organized by Andrew Lear. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Shady Ladies of the Metropolitan Museum tour is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. 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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