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July 30, 2010

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Celebration: The Birthday in Chinese Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
(at 82nd Street)
New York, NY  10028
Tel: (212) 535-7710
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Dates

Sat, Feb 27, 2010 – Sun, Aug 15, 2010

Hours

Tues – Thurs, Sun: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Fri, Sat: 9:30 am – 9 pm

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
In Chinese art, the birthday is a celebration of a long and rewarding life. This exhibition—focusing on scenes of splendid celebrations and works incorporating the theme of longevity—draws together examples in many media from the museum's collection as well as some exceptional promised gifts.
  • Directions: Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 86th Street

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art was incorporated in 1870 and moved to its present location in Central Park in 1880. It houses an encyclopedic collection of art objects from virtually all periods and continents.
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