The Art of Stories: A Literary Tour in the Metropolitan Museum
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2 hours
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The Art of Stories: A Literary Adventure in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
We’re all storytellers, and we live in a world of stories.
All our interactive museum tours are inspired by stories, and we’re pleased to present our newest tour, a story…about stories themselves. “The Art of Stories” looks at tales of the Met, backstories of the works of art, narratives set in the museum, and the origin of stories themselves, seen through the perspective of works of art. From myths to fairy tales, fables to epic quests, the tour will transport participants to a cave full of treasure and heroes on daring quests, a sword in a stone and a girl who loses her shoe. We’ll see how stories can take us to other worlds, shift our viewpoint of the world we’re in….and sometimes literally save someone’s life.
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The guide will meet participants in the Great Hall and take them on a tour inspired by stories-those that take place in and around the Met, as well as stories of specific works of art and the origins of many stories themselves, inspired by the works of art.
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The Art of Stories: A Literary Tour in the Metropolitan Museum
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Tour
JoanneBerry99,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour. Thoroughly engaging and gave me a fresh pair of eyes on a museum I’ve been to a lot. Our guide was warm and funny, really enjoyed spending time with her. 100% recommend.
Fun, informative, and personal tour
476lauril,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Knowing how much I love to read and to write, my daughter gifted this tour to me and we attend together. Evan was so knowledgeable and attentive. She asked questions to help tailor the tour to our needs and likes. This was such a fun tour and Evan shared some of the secrets of the Met Museum too! We loved our tour and will absolutely book another in the future!
Great tour
G4637VAsvetlanat,Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is one of the best tours. Tour guide (Evan) is very engaging with intriguing selection of topics and vast knowledge. I love the Metropolitan Museum, and hope to learn more as it fascinates and inspires me. I recommend this tour to all visitors.
Evan Levy’s guided tours of the MET
M8790RQlouised,May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Many thanks Evan for two wonderful private tours of the MET. Evan’s Ghost Stories tour was fascinating as was her very informative ‘The Art of Stories’ tour which took us on a wonderful journey through the MET to discover 2000 years of stories which ranged from the twelve labours of Hercules to the significance of Arthurian legend in J K Rowlings Harry Potter series. Evan brought these and so many other well known stories to life through the sculpture, art and objects on display in the labyrinth of galleries that make up this fabulous museum. While the museum was busy, Evan expertly navigated the crowds allowing us to get very close to her selected works. To further enhance our experience of the art relating to these tours, Evan offered us a curated list of recommended books to read and films to watch. In doing so, the memory of these tours will live on for many months to come. Thank you for the lists Evan. I have made a start. 😊 I would recommend anyone wishing to take a tour of the MET with a delightful, well informed guide to contact Evan whose fee represented very good value for money. Louise. New Zealand.
Knowledge and Understanding
travissL6431DJ,Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Evan Levy has a wealth of Knowledge and experience dealing with the Metropolitan Museum. She was filled with fun facts and an excellent conversationalist. The array of knowledge she hosts could possibly be overwhelming, but she is able to bring it into containment within highlights realm. Started with the first piece ever obtained a rather beautiful and heavy sarcophagus. It ended within the armory. A joy to have such a well-versed guide in such a large plethora of installations.
Incredible by a very experienced lady
JayneyReview,Dec 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an incredible and fascinating experience with the most wonderful Evan who worked at the Met for fifteen years. She is so full of knowledge so you can also ask questions about the art and museum. We loved every second.
The story of the story, must see!
LisaB0709,Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So glad we were able to book this tour! Evie was amazing. She led us through the museum, detailing the history of “the story”. She was very engaging and knowledgeable about the whole museum, but the “story” and displays she shared to convey it was a wonderful way to see the museum in that light.
A fantastic whistlestop literary tour of the Met and its many treasures!
lisatI6362OQ,Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was brilliant. Evie was a charming and inspiring tour guide with a real passion for her subject and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the museum! Evie transported us from Ancient Greece through Persia, ancient Egypt, medieval Britain, and Imperial China (to name but a few!) all the while cleverly interweaving the theme of stories and narratives, and their fundamental role in our lives. Highly recommended!
The Met but with a Literary Twist
Sara H,Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Evan took us on a lovely tour and Hero's Journey through the Met and incorporated some well known literature and story telling styles that made things fun, and approachable. My literary-minded daughter and her best friend had an amazing time and so did I! Thank you, Evan!!
Visita de Encanto
Road39959224402,Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great and very knowledgeable guide. She knows everything about this fantastic museum. She was polite, charming and made us have a great experience. I will certainly refer this to my friends and hope to do the tour soon again.
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