Family Programs

Families

Explore art in the Museum in free drop-in programs for kids ages 18 months–12 years together with their adult companions.

For more information about Family Programs, please call 212-650-2217 or email familyprograms@metmuseum.org.

Program Support
Family programs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art are made possible by Uris Brothers Foundation Endowment, The Aronson Family Foundation, Pat and John Rosenwald Fund, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Schein, Joan E. Weberman and Roy W. Lennox, and Epstein Teicher Philanthropies.

Storytime in Nolen Library

For families with children ages 18 months–7 years
Start with a book, then learn to look! After a story in the library's special corner for kids, 3- to 7-year-olds head to the galleries on a treasure hunt.

Start with Art at the Met/Start with Art at the Met Plus

For families with children ages 3–7
Look, sketch, and listen to stories to get a head start on art. Start with Art at the Met Plus includes art-making activities.

Art Trek/Art Trek Plus

For families with children ages 5–12
Be an art explorer! Take a new voyage around the globe every time you visit the Met.

How Did They Do That?

For visitors of all ages
Peek at technique—through handling tools and materials—and learn how works of art were created.

Sunday Studio

For visitors of all ages
Try your hand at creating works of art right next to the ones in the Museum's galleries.

Drop-in Drawing

For visitors of all ages
Draw inspiration from original works of art! Join talented art instructors in the galleries for informal sketching fun.

Picture This! Programs for Families with Children Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted

For families with children and teens ages 5–17 who are blind or partially sighted
Explore works of art in accessible ways—detailed descriptions, touch, and other activities—that use all the senses. Create your own work of art to take home.

Discoveries Programs for Families

For visitors ages 6 and above with learning and developmental disabilities
These workshops welcome children and adults with a range of abilities and learning styles together with family and friends. All can enjoy these multisensory workshops that include tactile opportunities and art-making activities.

Family Programs at The Cloisters

For families with children ages 4–12
The Metropolitan's branch dedicated to medieval art in northern Manhattan is a great place to visit with children!

Festivals

For visitors of all ages
Come and celebrate art and culture in festivals that combine performance, art making, storytelling, gallery talks, demonstrations, and more!

Charles H. Tally Holiday Monday Family Programs

For families with children ages 5–12
Take a day to play at the Museum on select Met Holiday Mondays throughout the year. (The Museum is closed on Mondays unless otherwise noted.)

Holiday Family Programs

For families with children ages 5–12
Escape the cold weather during the winter holiday season and warm up with fun art discoveries at the Met!

A Midwinter Recess's Dream

For families with children ages 5–14
Take your school break at the Museum and get creative. No homework, promise!

Upcoming Family Programs

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  • Family Program

    Art Trek

    Saturday, January 12, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • Family Program

    Start with Art at the Met

    Saturday, January 12, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Fantastic Furnishings

    Saturday, January 12, 1:00–1:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Fantastic Furnishings

    Saturday, January 12, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Fantastic Furnishings

    Saturday, January 12, 2:00–2:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Fantastic Furnishings

    Saturday, January 12, 2:30–3:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Fantastic Furnishings

    Saturday, January 12, 3:00–3:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Fantastic Furnishings

    Saturday, January 12, 3:30–4:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Fantastic Furnishings

    Sunday, January 13, 1:00–1:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Fantastic Furnishings

    Sunday, January 13, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Fantastic Furnishings

    Sunday, January 13, 2:00–2:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • Family Program

    Storytime in Nolen Library

    Sunday, January 13, 2:00–2:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Fantastic Furnishings

    Sunday, January 13, 2:30–3:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Fantastic Furnishings

    Sunday, January 13, 3:00–3:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • How Did They Do That?

    Fantastic Furnishings

    Sunday, January 13, 3:30–4:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

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  • Family Program

    Art Trek

    Saturday, January 19, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • Family Program

    Start with Art at the Met

    Saturday, January 19, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • Family Program

    Art Trek

    Saturday, January 19, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • Family Program

    Start with Art at the Met

    Saturday, January 19, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

  • Sunday Studio

    Textiles from Oceania

    Sunday, January 20, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

    Free with Museum admission

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Membership Classes for Children

Childrens Art Classes

Art programs for children of Members at the Family/Dual ($200) level and above offer children the unique experience of learning about art in a studio setting or in the Museum's galleries.

Family Programs at The Cloisters

Family Program at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens

Children ages 4 through 12 and their families are invited to fun, hour-long workshops at The Cloisters museum and gardens.

Family Guides

Family Guides

Read all about it! Special guides show kids visiting the Museum how to hunt for details and learn fun facts about the collection. Download a guide before your visit, or pick one up for free at the Information Desks.