For Kids

The Met has so much to offer kids and their families. Have fun together in the Museum and online!

Family Map and Guides

Family Map

family map

How well do you know the Met? To find out, download our kid-friendly map or pick it up at the Information Desks when you visit.

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.

More for Kids and Families

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.

Suggested Itineraries Wheat Field with Cypresses

Choose one of our suggested itineraries to help you navigate the thousands of works on view at the Met.

Family Audio Guide Family Audio Guide Ideal for children six through twelve years of age and their families, this specially designed program includes easy-to-follow tours throughout the Museum's permanent collection.
Nolen Library in the Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education Nolen Library

Nolen Library is open to all Museum visitors and welcomes readers of all ages to consult a wide range of materials about the Museum's collections, exhibitions, and the history of art.

Family Programs at The Cloisters Family Program at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens

The Metropolitan's branch dedicated to medieval art in northern Manhattan is a great place to visit with children!

Featured Media: For Kids

All Audio (8) Kids' Zone (14)

See all video, audio, and interactive content in Met Media

Lights Out at the Met!

Pajama Party

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Pajama Party, Goodnight Sun, Hello Moon, offers the whole family an evening of fun art activities, live entertainment, and a "breakfast for dinner" theme menu.

Sing-Along Interactives

Sing-Along Interactives

Take a musical journey and learn about art along the way!

Family Memberships

Children in the galleries

Become a Member at the Family/Dual level to enjoy free admission, Members-only art classes for children, and more! For a higher level of support and additional benefits, see Met Family Circle.

Bring the Kids to Concerts for $1

Under 30 Selected concerts throughout the year offer special $1 tickets for kids (ages 7–16) accompanied by an adult purchasing a full-price ticket (maximum three children's tickets per paying adult).

See a list of selected Bring the Kids concerts.