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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 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
Artist Ty Defoe kneels in front of a group of children and parents in The Met's American Wing.
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MetKids: How Can Art Tell Us About Who We Are?
Join Francesca and Cyrus as artist Ty Defoe connects art in the Museum with stories and dance from his home.
April 5, 2019
Adult curator Betsy Kornhauser and two kids named Gaia and Carmelo look at the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware at The Met. Their small figures are dwarfed by the large painting.
Can a Painting Tell More Than One Story?
Read all about the latest #MetKids video, which unwraps some of the myths around the famous painting Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze.
Emily Sun
January 30, 2019
A selection of the MetKids map highlighting the Asian Art collections.
MetKids Scavenger Hunt: Asian Art
The #MetKids Team challenges kids to find Asian artworks through the #MetKids time machine.
The MetKids Editoral Team
October 4, 2018
The cloister's L-shaped arcade screens the herb garden, which is modeled after medieval times.
A Stroll through the Gardens at The Met Cloisters!
The #MetKids editors share some fun facts about a garden at The Met Cloisters where you can find plants grown in Europe in the Middle Ages.
The MetKids Editoral Team
July 12, 2018
A large, white jar with some peach colored spots around the center.
Celebrate the Full Moon with #MetKids This Month!
The #MetKids editors share fun facts about the Korean moon jar and the full moon.
The MetKids Editoral Team
June 28, 2018
Roman statue of Hercules with a lion carcass draped over his head, paws wrapped across his chest.
The First Olympic Games
The #MetKids editors share some fun facts and activities for the Olympic Games.
The MetKids Editoral Team
January 22, 2018