Friday, May 1
Drop-in Drawing—Vivid Symbols
Experience The Met collection through creative drawing challenges with expert teaching artists.
Saturday, May 2
Start with Art—Families
Share ideas and enjoy stories, sketching, singing, and other gallery activities that bring works of art to life.
Family Tours at The Met Cloisters
Share ideas and enjoy hands-on gallery activities that bring medieval works of art to life.
Art Trek—Families
Travel through time and around the world and discover favorite works of art as you look and learn together.
Tuesday, May 5
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.
Material Exploration (Ages 9–12)
Discover art in The Met Collection! Experiment with different materials and learn about art concepts.
Thursday, May 7
Research Out Loud—Beyond the Image: Trans-Technical Perspectives
Get an inside look at the cutting-edge research conducted by Met fellows in Research Out Loud: Met Fellows Present.
Hello, Met! (Ages 2–4)
Dive into stories, songs, and art activities connecting to The Met collection and the world around you!
Thursday Painting Lab (Ages 5–8)
Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.
Friday, May 8
Research Out Loud—Body Politics: New Readings on Modern Art
Get an inside look at the cutting-edge research conducted by Met fellows in Research Out Loud: Met Fellows Present.
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.
Saturday, May 9
Saturday Stories and Glories: World Mythology (Ages 5–8)
Jump into stories, mythology, and folklore from around the globe during this interactive in-gallery program.
Drawing Adventures (Ages 5–8)
Experiment with drawing techniques! Learn about composition, color, texture, and materials.
Material Exploration (Ages 5–8)
Discover art in The Met Collection! Experiment with different materials and learn about art concepts.
Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters
Experience The Met Cloisters through creative drawing challenges in the galleries with expert teaching artists.
Drawing in the Galleries (Ages 9–12)
Build drawing skills, including observation, composition, perspective, and shading.
Sunday, May 10
Family Afternoon—Fun with Raphael!
Drop in for free, hands-on- family fun. Explore themes through art making and other activities.
Monday, May 11
Research Out Loud—What Makes a Painting? The Colorful, Complex, and Painted Surface
Get an inside look at the cutting-edge research conducted by Met fellows in Research Out Loud: Met Fellows Present.