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The Met's 'Sleeping Beauties' Exhibition to Offer a Multisensory Experience

The upcoming exhibition at The Met, opening May 10, will engage visitors with sights, sounds, and scents, emphasizing the interplay between fashion and nature.

  • The Met Gala on May 6 will preview the 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion' exhibition, featuring celebrity co-chairs like Zendaya and Jennifer Lopez.
  • Visitors will experience interactive displays, including scents related to garments and sounds from unique materials like razor clam shells.
  • The exhibition will showcase 250 items, some displayed in glass coffins, highlighting their delicate condition and historical significance.
  • Technological innovations such as 3D printing and interactive wallpapers will allow guests to touch and smell the exhibits.
  • The show aims to attract a diverse audience, leveraging multimedia elements to enhance the traditional museum experience.
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