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Friday, May 2

Friday Painting Lab (Ages 9–12)

Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.

3:30 PMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Family-level Members and above: $455; Global, Individual, Dual-level Members and Non-Members: $525

Friday Stories and Glories: World Mythology (Ages 5–8)

Jump into stories, mythology, and folklore from around the globe during this interactive in-gallery program.

5:00 PMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Family-level Members and above: $375; Global, Individual, Dual-level Members and Non-Members: $430

Saturday, May 3

Young children in a gallery sitting on the floor with jars of shape tiles creating art.

Start with Art—Asian American and Pacific Islander Stories    

Share ideas and enjoy stories, sketching, singing, and other gallery activities that bring works of art to life.

11:00 AMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Free with Museum admission
Two girls, wearing paper flower garlands in their hair engage in arts and crafts within a stone walled gallery.

Family Tours at The Met Cloisters

Share ideas and enjoy hands-on gallery activities that bring works of art to life.

2:00 PMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission
Mother and daughter standing with backs turned to camera and looking into a Greek and Roman art display case.

Art Trek—Celebrate AAPI Art and History  

Travel through time and around the world and discover favorite works of art as you look and learn together.

2:00 PMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Free with Museum admission

Tuesday, May 6

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Exploring AAPI Art

Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.

10:15 AMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Free with Museum admission
Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Exploring AAPI Art

Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.

11:15 AMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Free with Museum admission
A Met educator reads a picture book to a group of children seated on the floor. They sit in a room filled with potted plants and surrounded by arched columns.

Storytime at The Met Cloisters—Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 

Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.

11:30 AMThe Met Cloisters
Free with Museum admission

Thursday, May 8

Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Exploring AAPI Art

Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.

10:15 AMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Free with Museum admission

Hello, Met! (Ages 2–4)

Dive into stories, songs, and art activities connecting to The Met collection and the world around you!

11:00 AMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Family-level Members and above: $620; Global, Individual, Dual-level Members and Non-Members: $725
Toddlers are sat on the floor, gathered around a storyteller showing them a picture book.

Storytime at The Met—Exploring AAPI Art

Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.

11:15 AMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Free with Museum admission

Thursday Painting Lab (Ages 5–8)

Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.

3:30 PMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Family-level Members and above: $455; Global, Individual, Dual-level Members and Non-Members: $525

Friday, May 9

Friday Painting Lab (Ages 9–12)

Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.

3:30 PMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Family-level Members and above: $455; Global, Individual, Dual-level Members and Non-Members: $525

Friday Stories and Glories: World Mythology (Ages 5–8)

Jump into stories, mythology, and folklore from around the globe during this interactive in-gallery program.

5:00 PMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Family-level Members and above: $375; Global, Individual, Dual-level Members and Non-Members: $430

Saturday, May 10

Saturday Stories and Glories: World Mythology (Ages 5–8)

Jump into stories, mythology, and folklore from around the globe during this interactive in-gallery program.

10:30 AMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Family-level Members and above: $375; Global, Individual, Dual-level Members and Non-Members: $430

Material Exploration (Ages 5–8)

Discover art in The Met Collection! Experiment with different materials and learn about art concepts.

10:30 AMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Family-level Members and above: $455; Global, Individual, Dual-level Members and Non-Members: $525

Drawing Adventures (Ages 5–8)

Experiment with drawing techniques! Learn about composition, color, texture, and materials. 

10:30 AMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Family-level Members and above: $375; Global, Individual, Dual-level Members and Non-Members: $430

Drawing in the Galleries (Ages 9–12)

Build drawing skills, including observation, composition, perspective, and shading.

1:30 PMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Family-level Members and above: $375; Global, Individual, Dual-level Members and Non-Members: $430

Sunday, May 11

A young tattooed woman wearing a headscarf is making art with a baby on her lap. Two other toddlers are seated next to her making arts and crafts.

Family Afternoon—Beautiful Monsters

Drop in for free, hands-on family fun. Explore themes through art making and other activities.

1:00 PMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Free with Museum admission

Monday, May 12

Monday Painting Lab (Ages 5–8)

Mix your own paints and learn various techniques used in works of art in The Met collection.

3:30 PMThe Met Fifth Avenue
Family-level Members and above: $455; Global, Individual, Dual-level Members and Non-Members: $525
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