Families
Explore the Museum as a family with special guides, events, and a dedicated play space for kids at our 81st Street Studio.
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Know Before You Go
Admission to The Met is free for children 12 and under, and the 81st Street Studio at our Met Fifth Avenue location is always free to children and their caregivers—no Museum admission required.
There’s plenty for kids of all ages to enjoy in our galleries. Get ideas for exploring the museum with our Family Guides, listed below.
See our Plan Your Visit page for more information on our locations, tickets, and hours.
The all-gender, family restroom is on the Ground Floor. Most restrooms in the Museum have changing stations. See the Museum Map for all locations.
Yes, our Lactation Room is on Floor 4. It is accessible via the elevator in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts galleries near Galleries 555 and 399 (Floor 1) or the elevator in the Modern and Contemporary Galleries near Gallery 999 (Floor 2).
We recommend The Eatery, our casual family-friendly New York City inspired food-hall. Children are welcome at all dining locations. See the Food and Drink page for more information. High chairs and booster seats are available at all locations upon request. While plastic baby bottles are allowed in the museum, eating and drinking is not allowed in the galleries.
Strollers and front-facing baby carriers are welcome. Please note that some exhibitions do not allow strollers. Check the related exhibition page for more information. For families visiting the 81st Street Studio, stroller parking is available outside. Jogging strollers and wagons are not allowed.
Small backpacks are allowed but must be worn on your front or carried in your hand.
Yes! Download a sensory friendly map to find a full listing. Find more resources for visitors with developmental and learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum here.
Yes! Your ticket grants you all day entry (including re-entry) to both Met locations for the date on your ticket.
Yes, at Fifth Avenue and 81st Street and in the Museum parking garage at 80th Street.
Yes, it's located at the Great Hall Security Desk. You can also call them at 212-570-3981.
Events and Activities
The 81st Street Studio
This discovery and play space for kids ages 3-11 is always free to children and their caregivers—no Museum admission required
Family Programs
Look, learn, and create together through interactive programs for kids of all ages.
Upcoming Events
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Storytime at The Met—Exciting Experiments
Hello, Met! (Ages 2–4)
Storytime at The Met—Exciting Experiments
Thursday Painting Lab (Ages 5–8)
Painting Lab (Ages 9–12)
Stories and Glories: World Mythology (Ages 5–8)
Pause for Pegasus (Ages 9–12)
Stories and Glories: World Mythology (Ages 5–8)
Material Exploration (Ages 5–8)
Drawing Adventures (Ages 5–8)
Drawing in the Galleries (Ages 9–12)
Open Studio at The Met Cloisters
Monday Painting Lab (Ages 5–8)
Storytime at The Met—Exciting Experiments
Storytime at The Met—Exciting Experiments
Storytime at The Met Cloisters—Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month
Art Investigators (Ages 3–5)
Material Exploration (Ages 9–12)
Storytime at The Met—Show your Style
Storytime at The Met—Show your Style
Family Guides
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Learn from Home
Shop and Join
Family Membership
Enjoy unlimited free admission, Member Mornings at the 81st Street Studio, early access to children’s camps and classes, and more.
The Met Store
Shop online or at one our Museum stores to find unique art gifts for all ages.