The Met's New Holiday Collection Brings The Art To You

By  Kristen Garaffo
An exterior shot of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is one of the largest and most well known art museums in the world. Lucky for us, the art-inspired products that fill the museum's gift shop are available to art lovers around the world. Its holiday gift collection is full of unique items that anyone would enjoy, from hosting essentials like wine glasses and pitchers to holiday necessities like ornaments and menorahs. Read on for a few of our favorites.

1. Italian Armor Etched Stainless Steel Pitcher, $120

A stainless steel pitcher, with a brown leather handle with etches on the side. The pitcher is meant to mimic Italian armor, The Met Store

2. 2022 Sterling Silver Snowflake Ornament, $240

An ornate silver snowflake Christmas tree ornament, featuring intricate swirls and texture, it hangs on a silver chord. The Met Store

3. Japanese Gusoku Etched White Wine Glass Set, $132

A set of four Japanese Gusoku etched white wine glasses. The Met Store

4. Art: 365 Days of Masterpieces Calendar 2023, $19.99

A small, standing easel daily calendar, featuring over 300 works of art from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Met Store

5. 2022 Shoe Ornament Set, $150

A set of seven miniature shoes Christmas tree ornaments, replicating shoes from The Costume Institute at The Met. Shoes include the Roses Platform Sandal (American, ca. 1940), the Patchwork Pump (Russian, 1880s), the Fuchsia T-Strap (French, ca. 1927), the Black Embellished Evening (French, 1921–25), the Flame-Stitch Latchet (British, 1700–1729), the Green Colonial-Style (French, 1925–30), and Hearts and Flowers (American, 1947–48). The Met Store

6. Kandinsky: Winter Landscape Holiday Cards, $21.95

A greeting card, featuring Vasily Kandinsky's Winter Landscape — an image of a house by a mountain, brightly colored with blues, pinks and yellows, contrasted by black trees and a dark colored mountain. The Met Store

7. Michael Aram Pomegranate Menorah, $195

A silver menorah, showcasing the divine tree, has silver leaves and golden pomegranates at the top. The Met Store

8. Van Gogh Irises Water Bottle, $35

A stainless steel water bottle with Vincent Van Gogh's Irises, a white vase with blue irises rest inside. The Met Store

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