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Family Programs in the Museum
Activities, gallery tours, hands-on projects—always something new!

Programas para las familias en español
Actividades, visitas guiadas en las galerías y talleres en español

Programs and Services for Young Visitors with Disabilities

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The Museum offers an extensive range of activities and resources specifically for adults and children with disabilities.

The Cloisters: Family Workshops
The Museum's medieval art branch and gardens are located in Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan. It's a great place to visit with children!

Family Audio Guide
100 works of art presented in 10 easy-to-follow, one-hour tours

Printed Family Guides
Pick up special guides for families at the Information Desks or take a look at some online.

Family Membership
Free admission, special invitations, and more! See Family/Dual Membership. For a higher level of support and added benefits such as complimentary tickets to the Museum's annual Family Benefit, see Met Family Circle.

Books, CDs, and Videos
A selection with children in mind

Dining at the Met with Kids
Every restaurant at the Museum welcomes children. But "the cafeteria" is particularly friendly, with booster seats and high chairs, and special kids' portions of sandwiches, pizza, and salads.

For more information, see Family Programs.

For planning your visit, see Visitor Information for directions and general information. For dining locations, restrooms, elevators, and more, see Dining Locations at the Met Floor Plan.


How Van Gogh Made His Mark
This interactive exploration of four landscape drawings introduces young visitors to the creative genius of Van Gogh the draftsman.

Romare Bearden: Let's Walk The Block
See Harlem street life through the eyes and imagination of Romare Bearden. This exploration of his famous collage, The Block, includes a guided tour, music by the Branford Marsalis Quartet, and activities designed for kids, parents, and teachers.

Gilbert Stuart: Making Faces
A family feature, which includes an animated story and activities, teaches children about Gilbert Stuart and his famous subjects, such as George Washington.

The Tomb of Perneb
Travel through space and time with the tomb of Perneb on its journey from ancient Egypt to its current home at the Met.

Childe Hassam, American Impressionist
Games, a movie, and more—have some fun while you learn about paintings by Childe Hassam, American Impressionist.

Oldenburg and van Bruggen on the Roof
Discover the sculpture on our roof and how it got there.

Frequently Asked Questions for Kids
How many pieces of art are in the Museum? What are the colored buttons used for? Do you want to know more about the Museum? You'll find the answers here.

Discover a Korean Dragon
It is big, fierce, and made of clay. Do you know why?

Carpet Hunt
Find the animals and plants hidden in this Indian carpet.

Look for the Symbol in the Sculpture
Sculptures are easy to figure out when you know where to look.

A Look at Chinese Painting
Follow seven commonly asked questions about traditional Chinese paintings to find out how they were made.

George Washington Crossing the Delaware
Analyze the composition of this painting about the first President of the United States.

What Color is Celadon?
Blue? Green? Yellow? Pink? Find out in this exploration of Korean ceramic technique.

In the Footsteps of Marco Polo: A Journey Through the Met to the Land of the Great Khan
Follow the route of the thirteenth-century explorer in this online journey through the Met's collection of European, Byzantine, Islamic, and Asian art.

The Unicorn Tapestries
Find out about the elusive, magical unicorn depicted in The Cloisters' beloved tapestries.

A Japanese Picture Scroll
Take a look at this thirteenth-century scroll and see and hear a story of human deceit, vengeful demons, and the founding of a famous Japanese shrine.

Tughra of Sulaiman the Magnificent
Learn about the Ottoman sultan's official calligraphic signature through audio, text, and images.

Timeline of Art History
A chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated by works in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection

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