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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

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

Storytime at The Met—Color and Light

November 12 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 12 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 17 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 17 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 19 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 19 11 amThe Met Fifth Avenue
A child and caregiver explore storytelling through different forms of art, lights, and sounds. The caregiver points to something out of frame, and the child plays with a green light board.

Fables and Tales—Celebrating Indigenous and Native American Heritage Month

November 22 2 pmThe 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 24 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 24 11 amThe Met Fifth Avenue

Ages 3–11 years

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Family Afternoon—Color and Light Art Fun

November 8 1 pmThe Met Fifth Avenue

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young children sitting in a circle, doing arts and crafts

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.
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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.
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