Sunday, May 24
Family Afternoon at The Met Cloisters—Creative Creatures
Drop in for free, hands-on family art making.
Storytime at The Met—Families
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.
Fables and Tales at The Met—Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with Storytime! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for picture-book readings.
Tuesday, May 26
Storytime at The Met Cloisters—Creatures That Fly
Join Met educators every Tuesday for readings in English and Spanish connected to objects at The Met Cloisters and to our uptown community. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Member Tour
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, join us for Members-only tours exploring select works in the Met collection.
Met Expert Talks—Art of Native America
Join museum experts for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries
Material Exploration (Ages 9–12)
Discover art in The Met Collection! Experiment with different materials and learn about art concepts.
The Met After Hours
Members at the Dual level and above are invited to a special event at The Met! Enjoy private after-hours access, in-gallery talks, drop-in-drawing, and more!
Thursday, May 28
Hello, Met! (Ages 2–4)
Dive into stories, songs, and art activities connecting to The Met collection and the world around you!
Curator Talk—Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship
Join curator Femke Speelberg to explore the carefully drawn plans of medieval architects and other artists of the day.
Thursday Painting Lab (Ages 5–8)
Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.
Get Home Safe Book Launch with Rana Abdelhamid
Join author and organizer Rana Abdelhamid to celebrate her new book, Get Home Safe: A Guide to Self-Defense and Building Our Collective Power.
Friday, May 29
Studio Workshop—Renaissance Drawing Materials and Methods
Learn new art-making methods with the guidance of expert artists and designers and create your own artwork.
Met Expert Talks at The Met Cloisters—Gothic Design
Join Museum experts for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries.
Friday Painting Lab (Ages 9–12)
Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.
Friday Stories and Glories: World Mythology (Ages 5–8)
Jump into stories, mythology, and folklore from around the globe during this interactive in-gallery program.
Pause for Pegasus (Ages 9–12)
Explore connections between art and literature through readings from classical authors, role play, and sketching.
Date Night at The Met
Enjoy live music, drink specials, and 5,000 years of art.
Artists on Artworks—Andrea Carlson on George Morrison
Join artists for a discussion on works of art that hold personal meaning or relevance to their artistic process.
Saturday, May 30
Weekend Member Mornings
Start your weekend at The Met! Members are invited to experience select exhibitions before public hours.