Learn How Harry Potter and History Collide at the Met
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Museum educator Emily Turner uses the Met’s exhibits to illuminate the ways in which Harry Potter draws on history and mythology
The Deal
- $40 for one admission to a 90-minute Harry Potter-themed tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Emily Turner
- Upon purchase, you may schedule for one of the available dates
- You must reserve your date here in advance of the event
Each event is capped at 8 purchasers.
What You’ll Do
The Metropolitan Museum of Art isn’t quite Hogwarts, but many of the stories behind its exhibitions and artifacts share a common lineage with those in the Harry Potter Universe. During a 90-minute tour, you’ll learn about how Harry Potter touches upon Greek and Roman mythology and examine objects tied to those myths. Museum educator Emily Turner peppers the adventure with Harry Potter trivia along the way, awarding House points to guests with the most wizardly wisdom.
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The History Behind Harry Potter
Find out where J.K. Rowling’s fantastical fiction meets real-world history. -
Bring Your Own Wand
You’re encouraged (but not required) to dress as your favorite Harry Potter character. -
Customized Tour
Each tour will differ depending on the interests of the guests and which galleries are open. -
Compete for Prizes
Tour guide Emily Turner rewards guests’ knowledge of Hogwarts lore with small prizes given out following trivia questions.
Your Host
Emily Turner
Museum Educator / Writer
As a guide on walking tours and gallery programs at New York museums, Emily Turner has developed a rich understanding of history and its attendant artifacts. As an avid reader, she’s counted the Harry Potter series as a part of her own history since she was 10 years-old. Through her Harry Potter-themed tours of the Met she blends these two passions, wrapping real-world history in the bewitching veneer of Hogwarts.