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Description
Dreaming of an invite to the Met Gala? Here’s the next best thing…
Museum Hack’s Hacked Gala is a dress-to-the-nines, renegade museum tour of The Met, packed with wildly entertaining stories of art, fashion, and change.
In small VIP-style groups, you'll explore the museum, walking the same steps as celebrities do during the Met Gala, passing the Costume Institute’s exhibit Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. We’ll take you “beyond the runway” into the stories of those who challenged norms, defied expectations, and redefined self-expression—one outfit, sculpture, tradition, or law at a time.
In true fundraising Gala style, your ticket price to our Hacked Gala is also a donation supporting The Fashion and Race Database® (FRD) — a NYC-based organization focused on creating a dynamic, expert-led approach to understanding the history and impact of race in the fashion system and our everyday lives. FRD’s mission aligns with the 2025 Met Gala theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, celebrating fashion as power, protest, and identity.
So, NYC, your chance is here! In a world that feels uncertain, come dress up, drink up, make connections, and be inspired by the stories of rebels who made history, reminding us that creativity has always been an act of resilience and hope.
Details:
- Four limited-offering tour dates in May
- Dress code: Tailored to You. Dress as fancy as you like. Tailored suits, hats and gloves, thrift store treasures – are all welcome! Fancy dress required for evening tour dates. Check out our afternoon tours for a more casual option.
- Fundraising goal: $5,000 benefiting The Fashion and Race Database®. All ticket proceeds, outside of museum admission, support FRD.
VIP Ticket Price: $150 per person with optional additional donation to FRD.
Your Experience Includes:
- Museum Admission ($25)
- 2-hour guided museum tour led by expert storytellers
- VIP small group experience (max: 10 people)
- Professional photographer capturing moments during the tour (digital copies provided after the tour)
- A glass of wine
- A f***ing awesome time. Guaranteed.
Not Included:
- Entrance to the Costume Exhibit as part of the tour. (Due to museum restrictions, third-party tours cannot enter, and we’ll provide highlights and invite you to visit on your own afterward—no extra admission required.)
- Gratuity for Tour Guides (Optional)
It’s not the Met Gala—but it might just be better (because you’re invited!) ;) Dress like you own the place and meet the renegades who made history, all while supporting an awesome organization – The Fashion and Race Database®.
Date & Time
May 10 - 31, 2025
Venue Details
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AvenueNew York, New York 10028
