Thursday, February 13

Storytime at The Met—Celebrating Black Stories
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.

Hello, Met! (Ages 2–4)
Dive into stories, songs, and art activities connecting to The Met collection and the world around you!

Storytime at The Met—Celebrating Black Stories
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.

Met Expert Talks—Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature
Join Museum experts for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries.

Mindfulness at The Met Cloisters
Tune in to your senses and practice mindfulness among medieval artworks and the gardens at The Met Cloisters.

Thursday Painting Lab (Ages 5–8)
Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.
Friday, February 14

Met Expert Talks at The Met Cloisters—Treasures
Join Museum experts for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries.

Flight into Egypt: M. Lamar
Composer and vocalist M. Lamar and experimental music duo The Living Earth Show present Machines & Other Intergalactic Technologies of The Spirit, an innovative concert performance that draws on themes of Afrofuturism and migration.

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.

Electric Root: Let Love Lead, A Celebration of Black Music
Join vibrant NYC collective Electric Root for an unforgettable tribute to the enduring legacy of Black music across time and space.

Flight into Egypt: M. Lamar
Composer and vocalist M. Lamar and experimental music duo The Living Earth Show present Machines & Other Intergalactic Technologies of The Spirit, an innovative concert performance that draws on themes of Afrofuturism and migration.
Saturday, February 15


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.

Material Exploration (Ages 5–8)
Discover art in The Met Collection! Experiment with different materials and learn about art concepts.

Drawing Adventures (Ages 5–8)
Experiment with drawing techniques! Learn about composition, color, texture, and materials.

Start with Art and Music
Share ideas and enjoy stories, sketching, singing, and other gallery activities that bring works of art to life.

Workshop—Crewel Embroidery at The Met Cloisters
Learn new art-making methods with the guidance of expert artists and designers and create your own artwork.

Drawing in the Galleries (Ages 9–12)
Build drawing skills, including observation, composition, perspective, and shading.

Studio Workshop—Color Theory and Drawing for Figurative Painting
Learn new art-making methods with the guidance of expert artists and designers and create your own artwork.

Art Trek—Celebrate Black Stories
Travel through time and around the world and discover favorite works of art as you look and learn together.

Sunday, February 16


Met Expert Talks—Earthlight
Join Museum experts for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries.

How Did They Do That?—Stained Glass
Peek at technique and learn—through handling tools and materials—how works of art were created.
Tuesday, February 18

Teen Copyists (Ages 15–18)
Grow your artistic skills by copying artworks in the galleries during this weeklong intensive workshop.

Storytime at The Met Cloisters—Black History Month
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.

School Break Family Afternoon—Can We Build It?
Drop in for free, hands-on family fun. Explore themes through art making, and other activities.


Met Expert Talks—Natural Light: Art through Time
Met Expert Talks, curators, scientists, conservators, scholars, gallery, talks