Teens waiting in line to get into the Museum for last June's Teens Take the Met event. All photographs by Don Pollard
«Have you ever wondered what happens in the Met at night? How about if the Museum were filled with nearly three thousand teens? What if these teens were dancing to a DJ while creating cool stuff, writing poetry, learning about hip-hop, making their own digital beats, and printing their own zines? To be part of it, Teens Take the Met on Friday, October 16, is a total must!»
Teens building in front of The Temple of Dendur
Next Friday, over forty New York City cultural and community organizations' activity stations will be sprawled across the Museum, and teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to experience each station. From ancient Egyptian to American art, the Met is completely ours to explore! You can make new friends, eat zesty snacks, and create neat things to bring home, like hand-designed tote bags, record covers, and Morse code bracelets. Whether you come with a group of friends or alone, you are sure to meet interesting, new people in a relaxed, fun atmosphere as you travel to and from activities in the Museum.
Teens practicing yoga
Although hosted in an art museum, Teens Take the Met is not just for the artistically inclined. In addition to art making, the activity stations include spoken word, theater, music, dance, and "living sculpture" performances, and you'll get the chance to learn about dragons, yoga, and more. This event has something for everyone! The range of possibilities brings together a diverse group of teens who share an interest in fascinating things.
Teens putting on a play in The Charles Engelhard Court
This Teens Take the Met will be my first, and I can't wait! All of my friends who went to last June's Teens Take the Met made me jealous by telling me their amazing stories that were filled with the most unexpected anecdotes. The photos they shared from the event can be found on Instagram.
Teens acting as live models for other teens to sketch
Don't miss out on all the fun! I'll see you there this Friday.
Related Event
Teen Night: Teens Take the Met (Ages 13–18)
Friday, October 16, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education (Show location on map)
Free for teens ages 13–18; Museum admission not required