Free Family Programs and Resources

Drop in to experience fun, interactive activities—only at The Met! Look, learn, and create together at these programs designed for kids of all ages and their families. Program times and topics vary.

Looking for multi-week family courses? Please see our Children’s Classes and Camps.

Ages 18 months–6 years

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 6 10:15 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 6 11 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 8 10:15 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 8 11 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 13 10:15 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 13 11 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 15 10:15 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 15 11 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 20 10:15 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 20 11 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 22 10:15 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 22 11 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 27 10:15 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 27 11 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 29 10:15 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 29 11 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Color and Light

November 5 10:15 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Color and Light

November 5 11 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Color and Light

November 10 10:15 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Color and Light

November 10 11 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Ages 3–11 years

Family Afternoon—Drip! Drop! Splash!

October 11 1 pmThe Met Fifth Avenue

Family Afternoon—Color and Light Art Fun

November 8 1 pmThe Met Fifth Avenue

More Events and Activities

Looking for Children's Classes and Camps?

Sign up for an eight-week workshop designed to spark kids’ imagination and creativity with art. These classes are tailored for kids ages 2–12. Registration is required.

The 81st Street Studio

Come explore what things are made of in our free art and science discovery and play space for kids ages 3-11 and their families.