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People across the centuries have recorded ideas on papyrus, parchment, and paper, and preserved their writing on scrolls and in bound books. Explore three different examples of writing in the Asian, Egyptian, and Medieval Art galleries, and make your own book using simple folding techniques.
Free with Museum admission
See more in Art Trek/Art Trek Plus
Art programs for children of Members at the Family/Dual ($200) level and above offer children the unique experience of learning about art in a studio setting or in the Museum's galleries.
Children ages 4 through 12 and their families are invited to fun, hour-long workshops at The Cloisters museum and gardens.
Read all about it! Special guides show kids visiting the Museum how to hunt for details and learn fun facts about the collection. Download a guide before your visit, or pick one up for free at the Information Desks.
