Classes for Children

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. Beginning at the age of 3 and continuing through 15, students have the opportunity to explore and discover the Museum's collection.

For more information, please call 212-650-2819.

A Book, Then Look (Ages 3–5)

This class explores the Museum's collection cross-culturally through reading award-winning picture books and engaging in art making.

Parent-Child Workshops (Ages 3–6)

In this class, adults and children are invited to discover art in both a studio setting and the Museum's galleries.

Art Afternoons (Ages 5–10)

In Art Afternoons, students explore their own creativity while discovering art in a studio setting and the Museum's galleries.

Stories and Glories: World Mythology at the Met (Ages 6–8)

Students are immersed in mythology, lore, and narratives as they broaden their understanding of world art.

Drawing in the Galleries (Ages 8–14)

Students visit a different gallery at each class and explore a variety of drawing techniques and materials as they create works based on what they see.

Pause for Pegasus: The Inspiration of Antiquity (Ages 9–15)

Each session is devoted to a theme found in an ancient text, which participants explore using works of art throughout the Museum.

Sights and Insights: Creative Writing for Young People (Ages 10–14)

Sights and Insights broadens students' understanding of and enthusiasm for art by incorporating age-appropriate literature and the participants' own creativity.

Upcoming Classes for Children