Meet Me at the Met
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Introduce your children to a world of art at the Met. During the month of February the The Metropolitan Museum of Art is offering great hands-on activities, including special programs for midwinter break.
Family Admission Offer
Friday, February 12, through Sunday, February 21
The Met is inviting families to enjoy a complimentary visit. Print out this pass by clicking here and receive a one-time free admission for up to five people (the group must include at least one child age 17 or under) to the Museum's Main Building and The Cloisters. Please note that The Cloisters will not be open on Monday, February 15. The pass also includes a discount offer for audio guide tours and retail purchases.
Family Films
These short, unique films, presented in half-hourly screenings, will please the whole family. See the online calendar for details.
A Midwinter Recess's Dream
Tuesday through Friday, February 16 through 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
These gallery programs, designed for children ages five through twelve, explore works of art related to the theme "Art and Government."
Start with Art Plus Show
Sunday, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Kids ages three through seven will create their own art inspired by the works on view in the special exhibition The Drawings of Bronzino, then see the works in the Museum's galleries.
Family Orientations—Sounding the Pacific: Musical Instruments of Oceania
Each Saturday this February, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
A slide introduction and visit to the galleries will introduce children ages five through twelve to the special exhibition Sounding the Pacific: Musical Instruments of Oceania.
Gallery Workshops for Families
February 20, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Discover medieval Europe with these programs at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
New York, NY
Friday, February 12, through Sunday, February 21
The Met is inviting families to enjoy a complimentary visit. Print out this pass by clicking here and receive a one-time free admission for up to five people (the group must include at least one child age 17 or under) to the Museum's Main Building and The Cloisters. Please note that The Cloisters will not be open on Monday, February 15. The pass also includes a discount offer for audio guide tours and retail purchases.
Family Films
These short, unique films, presented in half-hourly screenings, will please the whole family. See the online calendar for details.
A Midwinter Recess's Dream
Tuesday through Friday, February 16 through 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
These gallery programs, designed for children ages five through twelve, explore works of art related to the theme "Art and Government."
Start with Art Plus Show
Sunday, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Kids ages three through seven will create their own art inspired by the works on view in the special exhibition The Drawings of Bronzino, then see the works in the Museum's galleries.
Family Orientations—Sounding the Pacific: Musical Instruments of Oceania
Each Saturday this February, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
A slide introduction and visit to the galleries will introduce children ages five through twelve to the special exhibition Sounding the Pacific: Musical Instruments of Oceania.
Gallery Workshops for Families
February 20, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Discover medieval Europe with these programs at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
New York, NY
