Learn about the legacy of the House of Medici as you paint a self-portrait, enjoy a musical experience in the galleries, and dive into an interactive Storytime reading! Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years.
Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. We encourage you to make Museum reservations in advance; please purchase your timed ticket or make a reservation online. Reservations for Museum admission do not guarantee program admission.
ACTIVITIES
Powerful Portraits
1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
Express yourself through a symbolic self-portrait painting with teaching artist Barbara Woods.
Ground Floor, Studio, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education
Start with Art and Music
1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
Get up and move while exploring art and music inspired by the Medici dynasty with teaching artist and musician Daphna Mor.
Floor 1, Gallery 534, Vélez Blanco Patio
Storytime at The Met
3 pm
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with Storytime! Join us for picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years.
Floor 1, Gallery 534, Vélez Blanco Patio
Per New York City’s “Key to NYC” requirement, all people 12 and older are required to show proof of vaccination in order to enter the Museum. Attendees must show proof of receipt of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use or licensed for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization. Acceptable forms of proof include the following: a CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or an official immunization record from the jurisdiction, state, or country where the vaccine was administered or a digital or physical photo of such a card or record, reflecting the person's name, vaccine brand, and date administered; a New York City COVID Safe Pass; or a New York State Excelsior Pass. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult. The Museum also requires that all visitors continue to wear proper face coverings while on the premises. Please review The Met's Visitor Guidelines webpage prior to your visit.
