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Calling all Demigods and Mortals!

Calling all Demigods and Mortals!

Calling all Demigods and Mortals!
Join us on Sunday, March 14, for a day-long festival inspired by the best-selling book series Percy Jackson & The Olympians. See our program (PDF) for a full schedule of free family programs in the Greek and Roman Galleries, as well as information about a related teacher workshop, gallery talk, and guided tour.

At 1:00 p.m. Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, will talk about gods, heroes, his love of Greek mythology, and why he chose to feature the Met in The Lightning Thief. Tickets to this event are $15. Purchase tickets now.

Download and print our newest family guide (PDF) and take it into the galleries to find the mythological characters who inspired The Lighting Thief.

How Did They Do That?—American Marble Sculpture
Saturday, March 6, and Sunday, March 7, every half hour between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
These half-hour sessions of hands-on activity invite kids ages three and above to find out how a particular work of art was created.

Conservator Contact: Explore Tapestries and Textiles
Saturday, March 6, 6:00 p.m.
Conservator Cristina Balloffet Carr helps children ages six through twelve examine tools and materials like those used to create beautiful tapestries and other textiles.

Activities for Kids

Explore & Learn Explore & Learn Learn about art, artists, and world cultures through fun activities, family-friendly publications, teachers' guides, and more. See Explore & Learn for a list of activities. Family Map and Printed Family Guides Family Map and Printed Family Guides Printed family 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 an Information Desk.

Things to Do at The Museum

Family Programs in the Main Building Family Programs in the Museum The Museum offers hundreds of family programs each year. The programs are free with Museum admission, unless otherwise noted. All materials are provided, and registration is not required for most programs. Read about the different types of family programs offered at the Museum. The Cloisters: Family Workshops The Cloisters: Family Workshops The Cloisters Museum and Gardens, the Metropolitan's branch dedicated to medieval art, is located in Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan. It's a great place to visit with children! Learn more about family workshops at The Cloisters.
Programas para la familia en español Programas para la familia en español El Museo ofrece actividades, visitas guiadas en las galerías y talleres en español. Consulten el programa de actividades para más información. Programs and Services for Young Visitors with Disabilities Programs and Services for Young Visitors with Disabilities The Museum offers an extensive range of activities and resources specifically for adults and children with disabilities. Learn more about programs for visitors with disabilities.
Met Podcast Episodes for Families Met Podcast Episodes for Families For younger audiences ages four to nine, a new series of podcast episodes focuses on the myths, legends and other stories related to works in the Met’s collection. Told in an engaging style that includes sound effects and music, each message is three to four minutes in length. See all Met Podcast episodes.

Above: William Sidney Mount (American, 1807–1868). Cider Making (detail), 1840–41. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, by exchange, 1966 (66.126). 		Children's Reading Room Children's Reading Room The Children's Reading Room in Nolen Library in the Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education offers another place to enjoy quality family time before or after a program. See hours and contact information for Nolen Library.
Family Audio Guide Family Audio Guide Ideal for children ages six to twelve and their families, this specially designed program includes easy-to-follow tours throughout the Museum's permanent collection. Listen to a sample audio stop or learn more about Audio Guides. Family Membership Family Membership Family/Dual Membership offers free admission, subscription art programs for children, and more! For a higher level of support and added benefits, such as complimentary tickets to the Museum's annual Family Benefit, see The Met Family Circle.
Dining at the Met with Kids Dining at the Met with Kids While all restaurants at the Museum welcome children, the cafeteria is particularly kid friendly, with booster seats and high chairs, and special portions of sandwiches, pizza, and salads. See Dining at the Met for a list of all dining options. MetKids in The Met Store MetKids in The Met Store Encourage children of all ages to discover, explore, and create with our selection of fun and educational gifts, including art kits, construction sets, puzzles, games, books, toys, musical instruments, and more. Visit the MetKids store online.

Plan Your Visit

Museum Hours
Monday: Closed (Except Met Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

See Plan Your Visit for more information, including directions.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about the Museum's family programs, email us at education@metmuseum.org or call us at 212-570-3961.

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