Interview with Dr. Daniel Weiss

Mr. Daniel Weiss is the Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The MET is one of the biggest and most famous museums in the world, with more than 2 million pieces of artwork in its permanent collection. Since becoming the CEO of the MET in 2015, Mr. Weiss has helped the museum thrive, even through the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Weiss began his studies at George Washington University, before completing his masters in medieval and modern art from John Hopkins University, getting his PhD in art history from John Hopkins University and obtaining an MBA from the Yale School of Management. In this interview, Mr. Weiss discusses aspects of museum management, as well as what the MET does to ensure preservation of all of its artifacts. Watch the video below!