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An unfolded accordion book featuring characters inspired by objects from the #MetKids Map
Make a Mix-and-Match Accordion Book with Guest Contributor Il Sung Na
Create a book of your very own mix-and-match characters inspired by real artworks at The Met with this activity from children's book author and illustrator Il Sung Na.
Il Sung Na
June 17, 2021
A stylized, vibrantly colored drawing of a young girl lying on an orange rug over a wooden floor in a white shirt and blue skirt--clearly Frida Kahlo from her unibrow--drawing pictures of various animals like monkeys and dogs on a sheet of paper. Other drawings of animals litter the floor, and she is also surrounded by plants, flowers, a camera, a pile of books, and an alarm clock.
Making Portraits Personal with Guest Contributor John Parra
Award-winning illustrator John Parra shows #MetKids how portraits can reveal more than just what a person looks like.
John Parra
May 20, 2021
A drawing of a girl in The Met's Greek and Roman art gallery admiring a Roman statue of a young man in a toga standing beside a dog.
A #MetKids Comic from Guest Contributor Sharee Miller
The creator of Don't Touch My Hair, Princess Hair, and Michelle’s Garden created this comic about all the reasons she loves to visit The Met.
Sharee Miller
March 18, 2021
A photograph of the two-story patio of the Velez Blanco castle, which was originally in Spain but was relocated to The Met. The room, which is scattered with sculptures of people and natural creatures on plinths, is illustrated with simple quirky black cartoon characters scattered throughout the image looking at the art.
Imaginary Patron Hours with Guest Contributor Mo Willems
Children's book author and illustrator Mo Willems contributes a doodle and draw activity for #MetKids to print out and use to get creative.
Mo Willems
January 14, 2021
A heart-shaped gold pendant with a relief of a face in the center and two golden circles hanging off of the face's ears.
Regal Repoussé in the Land of Gold: Make Your Own Wearable Ornament
Repoussé can be found across the globe and throughout thousands of years of history. Let's try our hand at designing our own repoussé breastplate using household items!
Julie Marie Seibert
November 6, 2020
An ancient Egyptian painting of a falcon-headed god being approached by a man holding a vessel
Paint Like An Egyptian!
How did ancient Egyptians create dazzling paintings? Let's explore the process, and then try making your own tools for painting!
Anna Serotta, Julie Marie Seibert, and Isabel Stünkel
July 20, 2020
A young girl with her back turned to the camera stands in front of a garden bed in a medieval cloister.
Party Thyme! Discover Medieval Plants Near Your Home
Search for plants, uncover their many uses, and download a handy field guide to medieval herbs in this Summer #MetKids activity!
Carly Still and Josefa Solano-Richante
June 8, 2020
A collage of colorful handmade birthday cards from children to The Met.
MetKids Mail: Birthday Cards for The Met's 150th Anniversary
From a colorful fish that reminds us of the koi in the Astor Chinese Garden Court pond to a towering five-story cake, here are just a few of the amazing artworks and messages we received for our 150th birthday from #MetKids around the world.
The MetKids Editoral Team
April 28, 2020
Met visitor, Ian, age 11, speaks with an educator offscreen in front of a display case of artworks
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MetKids: How Do We Make Art at The Met?
Kids and families in the Discoveries program are celebrating thirty years of making art at The Met, and the halls are packed with young artists.
May 29, 2019
Artist Ty Defoe kneels in front of a group of children and parents in The Met's American Wing.
A New #MetKids Video Invites You into Artist Ty Defoe's World
Go behind-the-scenes as kids ask artist Ty Defoe about both his own art and art at The Met that reminds him of home.
Emily Sun
April 9, 2019