For over six decades, the American artist John Wilson (1922–2015) made powerful and poetic works that reflected his life as a Black American artist and his ongoing quest for racial, social, and economic justice. Wilson's art reflected and responded to the turbulent times in which he lived. His subjects included racial violence, labor, the writings of Richard Wright, the Civil Rights Movement, street scenes, and intimate images of family life, with a particular focus on fatherhood. Despite the power of his art and the continuing relevance of the themes he explored, Wilson’s work has not received the recognition it deserves.

New York

United States

Searching for information and tickets regarding Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson | The Metropolitan Museum of Art taking place in New York on Sep 20, 2025–Feb 8, 2026 (UTC-5)? Trip.com has you covered. Check the dates, itineraries, and other information about Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson | The Metropolitan Museum of Art now! Trip.com has also prepared more similar exciting activities and discounted flight and hotel packages.

Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson | The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Tickets, Dates & Itineraries | Trip.com

Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson

Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson | Trip.com

null | Trip.com

Spread the word! Share your result with friends and discover their opinions!

Themed exhibition halls

Exhibitions

The Peninsula New York

Luxury Hotels

Lowell Hotel

Near Aman New York|Upper East Side, New York

Statue of Liberty

Book now for tomorrow

Best Things to Do

Night view

MathewMorais

This is a must do when in NYC, and trip.com has made it easy to enjoy the tour around Liberty Island. The ferry ride was pleasant and the museum has of Statue of Liberty was very informative. The underground is also located close to the ferry station. A good trip to visit Statue of Liberty. Thank you trip.com

Empire State Building

Immediate access

Book now for today

M69***65

The Empire State Building is one of the tourist attractions in New York City, receiving a large number of tourists every year. Visitors can enjoy the view of New York City from the 86th and 102nd floor observation decks. On a clear day, you can see up to 100 kilometers away and even five states. The lights on the top of the building will change color according to different festivals.

The St. Regis New York

Near Trump Tower|New York City Center, New York

New York Edition

Near New York University|Gramercy, New York

Four Seasons Hotel New York

The Museum of Modern Art

Museums

ryne.srj

a must mustsee in new york! such a nice and big museum to learn about history and art! arrive early though

Central Park

Fall Viewing Attractions

蓝星旅行者

Walking through New York&#39;s Central Park, it seems to fall into the gentle cracks of the steel forest. Morning light penetrates the forest, spreads powder and white brocade on the cherry blossom avenue, the wind is outdated petals fall, and the corners of the skyscraper soften into a background sound in the flower shadow. The city code on the bench is the most moving. The cold chair was stroked by the fingertips, and the short text on the nameplate hid the New Yorker&#39;s temperature: &quot;Give my wife Carol, because she loves Central Park, and I love her&quot; - the separation of life, the young encounter, the mother and son bonding, all condensed into a dew in the wood grain. When high school students spread out books and laughed on the sheep lawn, and when the reciting of Shakespeare&rsquo;s poems drifted from Cherry Hill to the lake, the park became an emotional resonant box, full of human narratives that transcended language. In the afternoon, I closed my eyes in the Ramble Forest area. Bird song and stream sound woven into natural white noise, suddenly understand the deep meaning of Olmsted: this 3.4 million square meters of green lung, originally dedicated to &quot;the handicrafts of tired industrial workers&quot;, so that people who can not travel far can drink nature here. The boat house pier at dusk is the most magical, The wooden paddles smashed the red-stained lake, and the wild ducks swam through the reflection of Manhattan. The hustle and bustle of the city sank to the bottom, leaving only the breathing in the shadow of the oasis of the oars. &quot;When the whispers of the bench fell into the palms with the cherry blossom rain, I knew that the oasis in this concrete wasteland, It was New York&#39;s prose poem to the world. &quot;&nbsp;

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

🚶 Plan at least 3 hours for the highlights

10:00-11:30: Egyptian Pavilion (Mummy, Sphinx) &rarr; American Wing (Oil Painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware River)

11:30-12:30: Asian Pavilion (Bronze, Ukiyo-e) &rarr; Medieval Armor Exhibition Hall (Knight Armor Array)

12:30-13:00: Roof Garden (Central Park Panorama + Contemporary Art Installation)

📌 Practical Tips

Tickets: Non-New York residents need to pay $25 full price ticket, and can enter the branch museum The Met Cloisters for free within 3 days with the ticket.

Guide: Download The Met App to get free Chinese audio guide, or rent a guide on the first floor ($7 including map).

Taboo: Backpacks need to be stored, selfie sticks and flash are prohibited, and only plastic bottles of water are allowed.

Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Details

Book Tickets

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vote

Are you interested in Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson?

Recommended Products for Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson

The Peninsula New York

Lowell Hotel

Statue of Liberty

Empire State Building

The St. Regis New York

New York Edition

Four Seasons Hotel New York

The Museum of Modern Art

Central Park

Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Details

Book Tickets

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vote

Are you interested in Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson?

Recommended Products for Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson

The Peninsula New York

Lowell Hotel

Statue of Liberty

Empire State Building

The St. Regis New York

New York Edition

Four Seasons Hotel New York

The Museum of Modern Art

Central Park

More contents about New York