The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Museum New York, New York, United States
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What to expect

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest art museums, with a collection of over 2 million works spanning 5,000 years of human history, including European Old Masters, American, modern, and contemporary art, as well as African, Asian, Oceanian, Byzantine, and Islamic art

Plan your family visit to the The Metropolitan Museum of Art with these blog insights 👇

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How to Spend 2 Days In NYC With Family

How to Spend 2 Days In NYC With Family
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and experienced 5,000 years of art from around the world

Highlights: Our children were inspired by the museum ✨

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The Best Things to Do in NYC with Kids

The Best Things to Do in NYC with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exploring its vast collection of art and artifacts. We saw knights, Egyptian mummies, Greek Gods, and more

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the Egyptian mummies and the knights. They also enjoyed the interactive exhibits and the museum's impressive architecture ✨

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New York with kids, free things to do in the city

New York with kids, free things to do in the city
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see ancient and modern art

Highlights: The kids enjoyed seeing the ancient artifacts and we appreciated the vast collection of art ✨

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New York with the family: 15 must-do things!

New York with the family: 15 must-do things!
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a few hours at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and saw the ancient Egyptian exhibits, paintings by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Degas, and Matisse. It was a great way to learn about art history

Highlights: The kids loved the ancient Egyptian exhibits and the paintings by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Degas, and Matisse ✨

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5 Can't-Miss NYC Attractions With Teens

5 Can't-Miss NYC Attractions With Teens
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Met, where we saw the sculptures and period furniture rooms in the American Wing and the Temple of Dendur in the Egyptian wing

Highlights: The girls enjoyed the sculptures, period furniture rooms and the Temple of Dendur ✨

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New York at Christmas: 3-Day Itinerary with Kids

New York at Christmas: 3-Day Itinerary with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Met, saw the Egyptian temple, some armor, and some 19th century European paintings, plus the tree

Highlights: The family enjoyed the museum ✨

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The top NYC Attractions for kids

The top NYC Attractions for kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We enjoyed exploring the Egyptian section and learning about the mummies

Highlights: The kids loved the Egyptian exhibit and the museum's extensive collection of art ✨