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Preview: Episode 1 | 32sVideo has Closed Captions
The future seems limitless for The Met until the coronavirus pandemic shut down the world.
The first episode of Inside The Met goes behind closed doors to reveal how the museum functions, venturing above and below the public galleries for a close-up look at the work of curators, conservators and executives.
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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...

Inside The Met: The Birthday Surprise Preview
Preview: Episode 1 | 32sVideo has Closed Captions
The first episode of Inside The Met goes behind closed doors to reveal how the museum functions, venturing above and below the public galleries for a close-up look at the work of curators, conservators and executives.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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About the film
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.Video has Closed Captions
Clip: Ep1 | 1m 46s | Walk through the museum to check on pieces and exhibitions put away during the pandemic. (1m 46s)
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