Events

Saturday, March 30: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Little Theater

Come celebrate the birthday of 19th-century painter Vincent van Gogh whose vivid life continues to fascinate filmmakers from around the world. This immersive marathon in the Littler Theater will feature the 2018 film At Eternity's Gate starring Academy Award Nominee Willem Dafoe, the extraordinary painted feature Loving Vincent, a short homage from the great Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, Kirk Douglas in Lust for Life, the 1956 biopic directed by Vincente Minelli, and much more!

Screening Schedule:

• 10:00 a.m., Lust for Life (1956, 2 hours 2 minutes, not rated)

• 12:15 p.m., Lunch Break (TMA purchased food and beverages permitted in Little Theater)

• 1:15 p.m., Crows from Akira Kurosawa's Dreams (1990, 10 minutes, PG)

• 1:30 p.m., Vincent and Theo (1990, 2 hours 18 minutes, PG-13)

• 4:00 p.m., Dinner Break (Museum Café hours extended)

• 5:00 p.m., Loving Vincent (2017, 1 hour 35 minutes, PG-13)

• 7:00 p.m., At Eternity's Gate (2018, 1 hour 51 minutes, PG-13)

Tickets are $7 for TMA members, $10 for nonmembers, and $5 for students and military.

National Geographic Live, National Geographic’s touring speaker series, and Toledo Museum of Art are proud to announce an inaugural three-part speaker series in the Peristyle Theater in 2019.   The National Geographic Live Speaker Series brings premium storytelling and visually stunning imagery to the stage with first-hand accounts of science, adventure, and exploration told by our world-class explorers who inspire change in the world.

The three events for the inaugural series are:

Saturday, April 27: 7 p.m.

BIRDS OF PARADISE REVEALED

Tim Laman, a renowned photographer and forest canopy researcher, and ornithologist Ed Scholes, authors of the major National Geographic book Birds of Paradise Revealed will take visitors deep into New Guinea to observe these astonishing avian creatures.

Thursday, May 30: 7 p.m.

WHEN WOMEN RULED THE WORLD

Dr. Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptology, explores the reigns of powerful ancient queens to illuminate a time when women ruled the world.

Saturday, July 27: 7 p.m.

STANDING AT WATER’S EDGE

Four indigenous communities, from the Kayapó of Brazil to the Inuit of Greenland, live in harmony with their water sources in Cristina Mittermeier’s journey to investigate sustainable living.

National Geographic Live is the live events division of National Geographic. With a broad roster of talent including renowned photographers, scientists, authors, filmmakers and adventurers, National Geographic Live’s critically acclaimed programs have connected with audiences worldwide for over a century. Currently, National Geographic Live events are held in a variety of cities around the world, including, Seattle, Tampa, Los Angeles, and Calgary. In each of these cities, speakers share behind-the-scenes stories from the front lines of exploration onstage alongside stunning imagery and gripping footage. For more information, visit natgeolive.com.

The National Geographic Live series appearance at the Toledo Museum of Art is sponsored in part by Taylor Cadillac and The Boeschenstein Family Foundation with additional support from community partners Metroparks Toledo and Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

Event parking will be enacted during this event.

During event parking at TMA, guests will be asked to pay for parking in cash prior to entering the lots. Museum Members will be asked to show their membership card to receive free parking. Members unable to show their card will be asked to pay in cash and will be eligible for a refund by bringing their receipt to the Visitor Engagement desk within 7 days. 

Saturday, Apr. 27: 7 p.m., Peristyle

Tim Laman, a renowned photographer and forest canopy researcher, and ornithologist Ed Scholes, authors of the major National Geographic book, Birds of Paradise Revealed, will take visitors deep into New Guinea to observe these astonishing avian creatures. Evolved to attract mates with their extraordinarily colorful feathers, which they display in dances executed with ballerina-like grace, these birds are a living laboratory of evolution. Meet all 39 species and enjoy their secret lives, bizarre displays, and dazzling courtship antics in breathtaking visuals.

Birds of Paradise Revealed is the first event in the inaugural, three-part Nat Geo Live speaker series taking place at the Toledo Museum of Art in 2019. A variety of discounts are available for Museum members, seniors, students, military, and children. Additional savings are available when you purchase tickets for the entire series.

Museum members (13+): $18 per event, $45 for the series

Museum members (12 and younger): $5 per event, $12.50 for series

Nonmember adult: $25 per event, $62.50 for series

Nonmember senior (62+): $20 per talk, $50 for series

Nonmember student (13+ and college): $20 per talk, $50 for series

Nonmember military (with ID): $20 per talk, $50 for series

Nonmember child (12 and younger): $10 per talk, $25 for series

National Geographic Live is the live events division of National Geographic. With a broad roster of talent including renowned photographers, scientists, authors, filmmakers and adventurers, National Geographic Live’s critically acclaimed programs have connected with audiences worldwide for over a century. Currently, National Geographic Live events are held in a variety of cities around the world, including Seattle, Tampa, Los Angeles, and Calgary. In each of these cities, speakers share behind-the-scenes stories from the front lines of exploration onstage alongside stunning imagery and gripping footage. For more information, visit natgeolive.com.

Purchase tickets for the entire series and save!

The National Geographic Live series appearance at the Toledo Museum of Art is sponsored in part by Taylor Cadillac and The Boeschenstein Family Foundation with additional support from community partners Metroparks Toledo and Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

Event parking will be enacted during this event.

During event parking at TMA, guests will be asked to pay for parking in cash prior to entering the lots. Museum Members will be asked to show their membership card to receive free parking. Members unable to show their card will be asked to pay in cash and will be eligible for a refund by bringing their receipt to the Visitor Engagement desk within 7 days. 

Thursday, May 30: 7 p.m., Peristyle

Dr. Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptology, explores the reigns of powerful ancient queens to illuminate a time when women ruled the world. Often neglected in the history books, these strong female leaders were considered exceptions to the rule, but their power and influence is undeniable.

When Women Ruled the World is the second event in the inaugural, three-part Nat Geo Live speaker series taking place at the Toledo Museum of Art in 2019. A variety of discounts are available for Museum members, seniors, students, military, and children. Additional savings are available when you purchase tickets for the entire series.

Museum members (13+): $18 per event, $45 for the series

Museum members (12 and younger): $5 per event, $12.50 for series

Nonmember adult: $25 per event, $62.50 for series

Nonmember senior (62+): $20 per talk, $50 for series

Nonmember student (13+ and college): $20 per talk, $50 for series

Nonmember military (with ID): $20 per talk, $50 for series

Nonmember child (12 and younger): $10 per talk, $25 for series

National Geographic Live is the live events division of National Geographic. With a broad roster of talent including renowned photographers, scientists, authors, filmmakers and adventurers, National Geographic Live’s critically acclaimed programs have connected with audiences worldwide for over a century. Currently, National Geographic Live events are held in a variety of cities around the world, including Seattle, Tampa, Los Angeles, and Calgary. In each of these cities, speakers share behind-the-scenes stories from the front lines of exploration onstage alongside stunning imagery and gripping footage. For more information, visit natgeolive.com.

Purchase tickets for the entire series and save!

The National Geographic Live series appearance at the Toledo Museum of Art is sponsored in part by Taylor Cadillac and The Boeschenstein Family Foundation with additional support from community partners Metroparks Toledo and Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

Event parking will be enacted during this event.

During event parking at TMA, guests will be asked to pay for parking in cash prior to entering the lots. Museum Members will be asked to show their membership card to receive free parking. Members unable to show their card will be asked to pay in cash and will be eligible for a refund by bringing their receipt to the Visitor Engagement desk within 7 days. 

Saturday, July 27: 7 p.m., Peristyle

Cristina Mittermeier learned the concept of responsible earth stewardship from her indigenous nanny as a child growing up in Mexico, and she explores that calling through the ways of life of four communities and their individual relationships with water—the Kayapó in the Amazon, the Inuit of Greenland, the First Nations people of British Columbia, and native Hawaiians.

Standing at Water’s Edge is the third event in the inaugural, three-part Nat Geo Live speaker series taking place at the Toledo Museum of Art in 2019. A variety of discounts are available for Museum members, seniors, students, military, and children. Additional savings are available when you purchase tickets for the entire series.

Museum members (13+): $18 per event, $45 for the series

Museum members (12 and younger): $5 per event, $12.50 for series

Nonmember adult: $25 per event, $62.50 for series

Nonmember senior (62+): $20 per talk, $50 for series

Nonmember student (13+ and college): $20 per talk, $50 for series

Nonmember military (with ID): $20 per talk, $50 for series

Nonmember child (12 and younger): $10 per talk, $25 for series

National Geographic Live is the live events division of National Geographic. With a broad roster of talent including renowned photographers, scientists, authors, filmmakers and adventurers, National Geographic Live’s critically acclaimed programs have connected with audiences worldwide for over a century. Currently, National Geographic Live events are held in a variety of cities around the world, including Seattle, Tampa, Los Angeles, and Calgary. In each of these cities, speakers share behind-the-scenes stories from the front lines of exploration onstage alongside stunning imagery and gripping footage. For more information, visit natgeolive.com.

Purchase tickets for the entire series and save!

The National Geographic Live series appearance at the Toledo Museum of Art is sponsored in part by Taylor Cadillac and The Boeschenstein Family Foundation with additional support from community partners Metroparks Toledo and Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

Event parking will be enacted during this event.

During event parking at TMA, guests will be asked to pay for parking in cash prior to entering the lots. Museum Members will be asked to show their membership card to receive free parking. Members unable to show their card will be asked to pay in cash and will be eligible for a refund by bringing their receipt to the Visitor Engagement desk within 7 days. 

Saturday, April 6: 10:30 a.m., Wolfe Gallery

Monroga moves to the Wolfe Gallery for Slow Art Day. 

Tickets  are $10 for TMA members, $15 for nonmembers, and $7.50 for students and military. 

Saturday, May 11: 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Glass Pavilion

You’re invited to Circle’s biggest party of the year: Art Rx, where art is just what the doctor ordered. Art Rx is a dance party at the Museum prescribed by Circle to boost your heart rate. Get “Jennifreaky” on the dance floor with interactive performance artist Jennifer Vanilla. Let loose at the face painting station and the Twine mobile photo booth. Indulge with Chef Joe’s nachos-a-go-go and a margarita slushie from the cash bar. Look fresh. Feel good. What’s your Art Rx?

Advance tickets: $40 for General Admission, $30 for Circle members (plus a free drink coupon!)

Day-of tickets: $50 for General Admission, $40 for Circle members (plus a free drink coupon!)

Chef Joe’s Nacho Bar: $10 at the door

Event parking will be enacted during this event.

During event parking at TMA, guests will be asked to pay for parking in cash prior to entering the lots. Museum Members will be asked to show their membership card to receive free parking. Members unable to show their card will be asked to pay in cash and will be eligible for a refund by bringing their receipt to the Visitor Engagement desk within 7 days. 

In the Glass Pavilion. Enjoy four wines and paired hors d'oeuvres from 6:30-8:30 p.m. during It's Friday! at the Toledo Museum of Art.

April 12 - Nontaxing Treats: Valued Priced Wines

April 19 - Springing Forward: Fruit and Floral Notes

April 26 - Traveling Europe: Wine with Legs

May 10 - Toasting Mom: Wine to Warm a Mother's Heart

May 17 - Cruising the Coast: Left Coast Wines

May 24 - Chilling & Grilling: Our Annual Barbeque Event

Friday evening hours are made possible by Fifth Third Bank.

Tickets are $25 for members, $40 for nonmembers, plus tax.

Member Only Event: President's Council, Director's Circle, Founder's Circle, Business Council, and Corporate Partner

Saturday, April 6: 8:30 a.m., Cloister

Your'er invited to an exclusive reception for the opening of the new exhibition "Everything is Rhythm": Mid-Century Art & Music at the Toledo Museum of Art. There will also be a special tour of the exhibition Global Conversations: Art in Dialogue. The event is scheduled as follows:

• 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast is served in the Cloister
• 9:00 a.m. - Welcome by Director of Education and Engagement Mike Deetsch and Director of Curatorial Affairs Halona Norton-Westbook
• 9:30 a.m. - View the exhibition

Space is limited. Breakfast is $13 per person and includes a glass of sparkling wine.