Family Programs

At the Met

If you have an older child, please see Teen Programs (Ages 11–18) for more information and class listings.

Art Trek/Art Trek Plus

For families with children ages 5–12
Be an art explorer! Take a new voyage around the globe every time you visit the Met. See the calendar for upcoming dates and times. Art Trek Plus includes a performance or other surprises. Search the calendar for upcoming dates and times.

Discoveries

For visitors ages 6–17 with learning and developmental disabilities
These Sunday programs consist of thematic gallery tours and creative art activities. Search the calendar for upcoming dates and times. For more information about Discoveries, see Programs for Visitors with Learning and Developmental Disabilities.

Drop-in Drawing Sessions

For visitors of all ages
Draw inspiration from original works of art! Join talented art instructors in the galleries for informal sketching fun. You may come and go as you like. Materials are provided. Search the calendar for upcoming dates and times.

Family Festivals

For families with children ages 5–12
The Museum organizes periodic family festivals for open-ended, drop-in participation. Programming varies, but may include discussion, demonstrations, art-making projects, music, storytelling, and more. Search the calendar for upcoming family festivals.

Hello, Met!

For families with children ages 5–12
Let's say hello with an introduction to the Met's collection. You'll enjoy talking about masterpieces—and sketching them, too. See the calendar for upcoming dates and times.

Holiday Family Programs

For families with children ages 5–12
Escape the cold weather during the winter holiday season! Search the calendar for upcoming dates and times.

Holiday Monday Family Programs

For families with children ages 5–12
Take a day to play at the Met and enjoy fun discussion and sketching! The Museum is open on select Met Holiday Mondays throughout the year. Search the calendar for upcoming Holiday Monday family programs. The Museum is closed on Mondays unless otherwise noted.

How Did They Do That?

For visitors of all ages
Peek at technique and learn—through handling tools and materials—how works of art were created. See the calendar for upcoming dates and times.

Membership Classes

For families with children ages 3–15
The Museum offers art classes for children of Members at the Family/Dual level and above. See Children's Art Classes for Members for more information.

A Midwinter Recess's Dream

For families with children ages 5–12
This midwinter recess gallery program welcomes visitors to the Museum's collection through discussions and sketching. Each day the program offers a different theme that focuses on works of art in the Museum. Search the calendar for upcoming dates and times.

Picture This!

For families with children who are blind or partially sighted
These programs make works of art accessible through detailed descriptions, touch, and other activities to awaken the senses. Search the calendar for upcoming dates and times. For more information about Picture This!, see Programs for Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted.

El Primer Contacto con el Arte: Talleres Educativos para la Familia en Español

Para familias con hijos entre 4 y 10 años de edad
Vengan con sus hijos a nuestros talleres educativos. En las galerías charlaremos sobre diferentes temas, y los niños tendrán la oportunidad de aprender y divertirse haciendo dibujos y actividades didácticas. Consulten el programa de actividades en el calendario.

Start with Art at the Met/Start with Art at the Met Plus

For families with children ages 3–7
Sketch, explore, listen to stories, and discover the meaning of art. See the calendar for upcoming dates and times. Start with Art at the Met Plus includes art-making activities. Search the calendar for upcoming dates and times.

Start with Art Plus Show

For families with children ages 3–7
Make art inspired by a special exhibition, and then visit the galleries to see the original works of art! See the calendar for upcoming dates and times.

Storytime in Nolen Library

For families with children ages 3–7
Come and hear art tales in the library's special corner for kids! Then go and find the art on a treasure hunt in the galleries. See the calendar for upcoming dates and times.

Program Support

Family programs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art are made possible by the Uris Brothers Foundation Endowment. Additional support is provided by: the Pat and John Rosenwald Fund; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Schein; The Aronson Family Foundation, and Epstein Teicher Philanthropies.

Plan Your Visit

Museum Hours
Monday: Closed (Except Met Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

See Plan Your Visit for more information, including directions.

Stay Informed

The Education e-newsletter lets you know about upcoming programs, classes, and other events offered at the Museum.