Saturday Inspiration at the Met

Rainy weekends are among my favorite times; rainy mild Saturdays are such inspiring times in the middle of the sweltering summer. And any weekend morning is perfect for museums. But when you add them together, everybody and their mother flocks to the nearest museum! Knowing how to find inspiration and peace in the midst of poncho-draped tourists takes experience, and I am here to offer it!

I recently edited one of my father's old work jumpsuits with some fun ruffles to add a bit of design detail and whimsy! Nothing excites me like wearing artistically inspired design around great art! 

George and I recently History Refused to Die at the Met, and just so happened to go on a rainy Saturday morning right when it opened. The line literally ran down the block, but we managed to get in pretty quickly using our favorite entrance. We hopped around to several galleries, stopping at some of our favorite works along the way. 

See some of our pictures for tips on where to go to avoid lines and crowds while still seeing some of the most impressive art in the world!

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The 2nd Avenue Q Line
The 2nd Avenue Q Line

Ever since they opened the Q train to 96th street it has been our favorite route to the Met. The new stations are really clean, quiet, and open - and though the walk over from 2nd avenue is a bit longer, it cuts through a beautiful part of the Upper East Side. Be mindful, the escalators are daunting, so maybe use the elevator if you’re prone to dizziness.

Rainy Brunch
Rainy Brunch

On our walk to the Met it was cool and drizzling. Maybe a bit wet for brunch, but it makes for a beautiful scene.

Use the Uris Center Entrance
Use the Uris Center Entrance

This is a vital tip - while hundreds of others line up to enter through the main staircase, you should enter through the Uris Center for Education entrance. There will scarcely be a line and there is a coat check immediately when you get inside. Also, they have a discount Met Shop and a new coffee bar down there for your convenience!

Channeling my Inner Pericles
Channeling my Inner Pericles

This area - the European Sculpture Gallery is beautiful. Beyond Pericles is a doorway that was once an exterior door of the original Met building. I admit, this is not a quiet gallery, but this and other works are well-worth the crowd and views of Central Park outside.

An Empty Gallery
An Empty Gallery

The Met can be such a loud and busy place - when we stumbled upon an empty gallery I had to stop and look around at the calm, empty space.

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Ruffles are a Gent's Best friend!
Ruffles are a Gent's Best friend!
He Gets the Idea!
He Gets the Idea!

Men were once the fashion peacocks of the early days. So updating my Dad’s mechanic jumpsuit was nothing short of a necessity when I found the perfect matching Navy Georgette.

More Color!!!
More Color!!!
Parting the Scheme (color scheme)!
Parting the Scheme (color scheme)!
Parron Allen