The Infinite Artistry of Japanese Ceramics

The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Arts of Japan Galleries 223–232, Floor 2 · New York · –

Key facts

Dates
Jan 19, 2026 to Aug 8, 2027
Venue
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Upper East Side · New York · The Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028
Opening hours
10:00–17:00
Closed
Closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day (November 26), December 25, January 1 and the first Monday in May.
Admission
Adults $30; Seniors $22; Students $17; Visitors with a disability $22; Children 12 and under free
Highlights
Traces more than 13,000 years of ceramic art in Japan, from its Neolithic origins to the contemporary scene, through about 350 works presented by theme and drawn mostly from The Met collection.

Traces more than 13,000 years of ceramic art in Japan, from its Neolithic origins to the contemporary scene, through about 350 works presented by theme and drawn mostly from The Met collection. It marks the 50th anniversary of the acquisition of the Harry G. C. Packard Collection, the foundation of The Met's Japanese art holdings. Works are shown in rotations during the run.

Exhibition information

Plan your visit

Opening hours
10:00–17:00 Fridays and Saturdays until 21:00.
Closed
Closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day (November 26), December 25, January 1 and the first Monday in May.
Closed during the exhibition
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Admission
  • Adults $30
  • Seniors $22
  • Students $17
  • Visitors with a disability $22
  • Children 12 and under $0
Reservation
Tickets include exhibitions and same-day entry to The Met Cloisters. Pay what you wish (you must pay something) for New York State residents and students from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut: online purchase needs a New York State billing address, and New Jersey and Connecticut students buy in person with a valid student ID.
Address
The Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028

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Questions

How much is admission to The Infinite Artistry of Japanese Ceramics?

Adults $30; Seniors $22; Students $17; Visitors with a disability $22; Children 12 and under free.

When is The Infinite Artistry of Japanese Ceramics on?

Jan 19, 2026 to Aug 8, 2027.

What are the opening hours of The Infinite Artistry of Japanese Ceramics?

Open 10:00–17:00. Fridays and Saturdays until 21:00. Closed: Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day (November 26), December 25, January 1 and the first Monday in May.

Is there an audio guide for The Infinite Artistry of Japanese Ceramics?

GUAN has no guide for this exhibition; dates and visiting information are on this page.

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