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Last entry is at 4:00 pm. Open daily, closed on Wednesdays.Description
Come explore what things are made of in our new art and science discovery and play space for kids ages 3–11 and their families.
The 81st Street Studio is The Met’s new discovery and play space for kids ages 3–11 and their families and caregivers. Through an art and science focus, the 81st Street Studio encourages exploration of the scientific properties of materials in the world and in works of art in The Met collection.
Families can explore dynamic, self-directed, hands-on, and high-tech experiences that encourage art and scientific investigation, critical thinking, problem-solving, and appreciation of the diverse dimensions of materials and their properties.
Kids can ask for a free 81st Street Studio Family Field Guide to explore works of art in our galleries as Met Field Scientists. The kit has instructions that guide discovery and includes useful tools, a Look it Up reference booklet, and a field notebook for recording data and drawing conclusions.
As part of their adventure, kids can collect stickers and earn a Met Field Scientist button. The Field Guide is best suited for children ages 7 and up. Ask Met staff for details.
Storytime for children aged 18 months to 6 years old is offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. See the current schedule and theme here.
Who
The 81st Street Studio is designed for families with children aged 3-11. Adults must be accompanied by a child to enter and adults must chaperone their children in the space.
Cost
FREEHow
The 81st Street Studio is free to children and their caregivers—no Museum admission required. Please note that due to space restrictions, entry is first-come, first-served. During especially busy times, we will need to enforce 30-minute limits for playtime.
When you arrive, sign up for a time slot. Advance and online reservations are not available.
More Info
The 81st Street Studio is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. At times the space is closed on Friday mornings to accommodate school group visits.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.
