Episode #506

The largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday with a treasure trove of landmark exhibitions. When COVID-19 strikes, the world shuts down and, for the first time in its history, the Met closes its doors. Then comes another crisis: in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, there are urgent demands for social justice.

Episode #506

Season 5 Episode 506 | 43m 10s | CC

The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is announced after 70 years on the throne. The Union Standard flag is put at half mast, and the fortress is the first place in the country to mark the queen’s passing with a special gun salute, 96 rounds for the 96 years of her life. After the salute, the Tower must ready itself to welcome the new king with a proclamation around its walls.

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Original production funding for Inside The Met is provided by Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation, The Jaharis Family Foundation, Seton Melvin Charitable Trust, Elaine and W. Weldon Wilson, Anderson Family Fund, The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, The Carson Family Charitable Trust, Mary and James G. Wallach Foundation, and Mark Hornstein and Barry Neustein. Production Support provided by DRIVE.

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