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Family Films
Join us for a special series of short family films offered at 1:00 p.m. on weekdays, Tuesday, July 7, through Friday, August 14. The films are free with Museum admission. See the calendar for a detailed schedule, including film titles and running times.

Family Orientations
Family Orientations are one-hour slide introductions to select special exhibitions designed for young visitors and their adult companions. The following orientations—which are free with Museum admission—are currently scheduled for this summer:

Augustus Saint-Gaudens in The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Saturday, July 11
See the calendar for location and times.

The Pictures Generation, 1974–1984
Sunday, July 19, Sunday, July 26, and Saturday, August 1
See the calendar for location and times.

Pen and Parchment: Drawing in the Middle Ages
Sunday, July 5, Sunday, July 12, and Saturday, July 18
See the calendar for location and times.

Family Day—Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul
Meet us in the Carson Family Hall (ground floor) on Saturday, July 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. as we explore the rich heritage of ancient Afghanistan. Guided tours of the special exhibition will be complemented with slide presentations, hands-on art projects, and musical performances. These programs are free with Museum admission. Also offered in Spanish.

Children's Art Classes: Drawing in the Galleries
Usually reserved for Members, children's art classes will be available to everyone during the summer semester. Students are invited to explore a variety of drawing techniques and materials as they visit a new gallery for each project and create their own works of art based on what they see. The particular interest, ability, and creativity of each child is encouraged. The sessions begin July 21 and cost $240 for an entire twelve-week semester (through August 27) or $20 per class. See the calendar for more information, or register now.

 
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Family Event Emails
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Family Programs in the Museum
Activities, gallery tours, hands-on projects—always something new!

Programas para la familia en español
Actividades, visitas guiadas en las galerías y talleres en español

Programs and Services for Young Visitors with Disabilities

Wheelchair Accessible Assistive Listening Systems Sign Language Touch Tour Braille Large Print Audio Description

The Museum offers an extensive range of activities and resources specifically for adults and children with disabilities.

The Cloisters: Family Workshops
The Museum's medieval art branch and gardens are located in Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan. It's a great place to visit with children!

Family Audio Guide
100 works of art presented in 10 easy-to-follow, one-hour tours

Family Map and Printed Family Guides
Pick up special guides and a Museum map just for kids at the Information Desks or see a list of current family publications that you may download.

Family Membership
Free admission, special invitations, and more! See Family/Dual Membership. 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.

Books or CDs and Videos
A selection with children in mind

Dining at the Met with Kids
Every restaurant at the Museum welcomes children. But the cafeteria is particularly friendly, with booster seats and high chairs, and special kids' portions of sandwiches, pizza, and salads.

See Family Programs for more information. For directions and other general information, including floor plans, see Plan Your Visit.

Learn About Color
Have you ever seen a purple hippo? Learn how colors are created by changing the appearance of William the Hippo.

Aaron's Awesome Adventure
A college friend wrote this story about a boy who visits the Metropolitan Museum especially to tell kids that looking at art can be fun.

The Dancers and Degas
Join special guests on a visit to the galleries and find out what dancers can tell us about Edgar Degas. Listen, look, and create your own sketch in this fun activity for all ages.

Cézanne's Astonishing Apples
Paul Cézanne said, "I will astonish Paris with an apple!" Have some fun while you play with shapes, listen to a story, and learn all about Cézanne's "Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses."

How Van Gogh Made His Mark
This interactive exploration of four landscape drawings introduces young visitors to the creative genius of Van Gogh the draftsman.

Romare Bearden: Let's Walk The Block
See Harlem street life through the eyes and imagination of Romare Bearden. This exploration of his famous collage, The Block, includes a guided tour, music by the Branford Marsalis Quartet, and activities designed for kids, parents, and teachers.

Gilbert Stuart: Making Faces
A family feature, which includes an animated story and activities, teaches children about Gilbert Stuart and his famous subjects, such as George Washington.

The Tomb of Perneb
Travel through space and time with the tomb of Perneb on its journey from ancient Egypt to its current home at the Met.

Childe Hassam, American Impressionist
Games, a movie, and more—have some fun while you learn about paintings by Childe Hassam, American Impressionist.

Frequently Asked Questions for Kids
How many pieces of art are in the Museum? What are the colored buttons used for? Do you want to know more about the Museum? You'll find the answers here.

George Washington Crossing the Delaware
Analyze the composition of this painting about the first President of the United States.

In the Footsteps of Marco Polo: A Journey Through the Met to the Land of the Great Khan
Follow the route of the thirteenth-century explorer in this online journey through the Met's collection of European, Byzantine, Islamic, and Asian art.

Knights in Central Park
Ever wonder what it was like to be a knight in shining armor? This special feature—which includes games and projects—invites you to discover different types of armor from around the world.

The Unicorn Tapestries
Find out about the elusive, magical unicorn depicted in The Cloisters' beloved tapestries.

A Japanese Picture Scroll
Take a look at this thirteenth-century scroll and see and hear a story of human deceit, vengeful demons, and the founding of a famous Japanese shrine.

Tughra of Sulaiman the Magnificent
Learn about the Ottoman sultan's official calligraphic signature through audio, text, and images.

Explore & Learn
Experience the masterpieces in the Met's collection from different points of view through a variety of interactive features.

Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
A chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated by works in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection
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