Sketches inspired by the Met's collection. Photograph by Filip Wolak
«Have time off from school next week? The Met has lots of fun art activities to make the most of your school break and spark your creativity. There's something to do every day, so check out the daily schedule (PDF) and get that imagination going! »
Here's a #MetKids Tip: Wandering the galleries is a great way to encounter something unexpected. If you bring a phone or tablet, you can use the #MetKids digital feature to discover fun facts and videos about the art you see! Curious about something you found in the Museum? Have a parent help you email your questions to metkids@metmuseum.org, and we'll do our best to answer them on the blog.
Emanuel Leutze (American, 1816–1868). Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1851. Oil on canvas; 149 x 255 in. (378.5 x 647.7 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of John Stewart Kennedy, 1897 (97.34)
Can't make it to the Museum next week? Celebrate Presidents' Day by making a soundscape based on the largest painting at the Met—Emmanuel Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware! With friends or family members, take turns making a sound to go along with this scene. Imagine the ice cracking, wind blowing, and the sounds and voices you might hear from people and animals. If you're feeling tech savvy, you can even record it! Where will your soundscape take you?
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School Break Programs
February 15–19, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Carson Family Hall, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education
All family programs are free with Museum admission, and do not require tickets or reservations unless otherwise noted.