Midnight with Matisse

Join us for a joyous celebration of two occasions: New Year’s Eve and Henri Matisse’s birthday. This festive evening begins with an after-hours tour of Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs led by a knowledgeable art historian. Following the tour, The Modern will host a night of merriment in the private dining room, featuring an exceptional selection of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, festive music, and a jubilant toast. Together we’ll applaud the enduring legacy of Henri Matisse and ring in the new year in style

Check-in begins with a champagne reception from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. The 90-minute tour begins at 9:00 p.m. The reception at The Modern continues until 1:00 a.m. For more information, please contact MoMA Group Services at (212) 708-9685 or email groupservices@moma.org.

Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954). Nuit de Noël. 1952. Maquette for stained-glass window. Gouache on paper, cut and pasted, mounted on board. 10’7″ x 53 1/2″ (322.8 x 135.9 cm). The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Time Inc. © 2014 Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York