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Family Guides
Strike a pose, hunt for details, and learn a fun fact or two. Learn more about a
common theme or idea as you look at works of art in the Met's collection. See how
different cultures represent the same subject in art. The guides are also available
free of charge at the Museum's Information Desks.
Kids' Q&A
If you are a regular reader of MuseumKids, you'll notice that we now have
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and questions that interest kids. Each issue of this ongoing publication introduces
a different facet of the Museum. Ever wondered how many light bulbs the Museum uses
in a year? What really goes on at the Museum when it is closed? MuseumKids also
explores the history of various works of art and explains, for example, how objects
are crated, preserved, and cared for.
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Family Guides
Please note that the works of art featured in these guides may have been moved to different galleries or placed off view temporarily.
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Animals All Around (760 K)
Animals are everywhere in the Greek Galleries at the Met. Become an explorer and search for all kinds of creatures, big and small, as you learn why animals were important to the ancient Greeks.
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Childe Hassam (952 K)
Experience snow-covered Union
Square, stop to smell the flowers in a garden, and salute the flags of the world
on Fifth Avenue as you learn about paintings by Childe Hassam, American Impressionist.
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Creature Features (740 K)
Fangs, claws, wings, and beaks!
Look at three examples of imaginary creatures in the Museum.
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Family Map (980 KB)
Ready to explore the Met? Let's go! Discover the many collections of the Museum with this fun map to guide your way. You'll see the world through amazing works of art!
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Gilbert Stuart: Making Faces (357 K)
Who was Gilbert Stuart and
what did he do? How did he get to know George Washington and so many other famous
people? And what was his connection to the United States dollar bill?
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The Harvesters (471 K)
Join workers as they labor
in the field during the harvest season and learn how Pieter Bruegel the Elder depicted
their experience with nature.
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In and Out (830 K)
Why do doors exist? There
are many different types of doors and doorways. Take a walk around the Museum to
find doors and doorways from many centuries and different parts of the world.
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Let's Look at Armor (660 K)
Just because it's functional
doesn't mean it can't be beautiful. Look at the patterns and designs used to decorate
battle gear from around the world.
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¡Veamos Armaduras! (563 K)
El hecho de que una armadura
sea funcional no significa que no pueda ser hermosa. Mientras exploran las galerías
de Armas y Armaduras,observen los patrones y diseños que usaban para decorar
los equipos de batalia alrededor del mundo.
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Let's Look at Stained Glass (703 K)
What do you get when you mix bright colors, melted sand, and sunshine? Read about how stained-glass windows are created and learn more about two windows in the Museum.
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Make Your Mark! Sketching in the Galleries of the Metropolitan Museum (1.25 MB)
Get out your pencils! Learn the basics of sketching by looking at works of art in the Museum's collection.
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Once Upon a Time in Rome (1.7 MB)
Discover portraits, coins, wall paintings, animals, and more—all the way from ancient Rome. You might be surprised to find many objects that we still use today!
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Shall We Dance? (1.8 MB)
How does movement appear in
a still work of art? Since ancient times, artists have depicted the art of dance.
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