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Two Panels with Striding Lions Two Panels with Striding Lions (detail), Neo-Babylonian, Nebuchadnezzar II; 604–562 B.C. Mesopotamia, Babylon (modern Hilah). Glazed brick; H. 38 1/4 in. (97.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Fletcher Fund, 1931 (31.13.2). See the Collection Database to learn more about this work of art.

Curator Contact: Ancient Near Eastern Art
Join Sarah Graff, from the Department of Ancient Near Eastern Art, and Barbara Woods, from the Education Department, on Saturday, December 13, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Through conversation and sketching, they will encourage families to examine Assyrian sculptures from the palace of King Ashurnasirpal II and a lion from the Ishtar Gate of ancient Babylon. The session includes a visit to the Ancient Near Eastern Art galleries on the second floor.

Curator Contact is part of the Charles H. Tally Art Evenings for Families series and is free with Museum admission. See Family Programs at the Met for more information.

La Experiencia Medieval: Talleres Educativos para la Familia en Español en Los Claustros (Family Program in Spanish at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens)
Los niños entre cuatro y doce años de edad y sus familias están invitados a participar en una serie de talleres educativos en español titulada La Experiencia Medieval en Los Claustros, la sección del Museo Metropolitano de Arte dedicada al arte medieval. El último sábado de cada mes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en una visita guiada y de hacer un proyecto de arte. Cada taller es de una hora de duración y es gratis con la entrada al museo. Nos reuniremos en la sala de recepción. El tema para el sábado el 29 de noviembre se llama "El color y la luz". Consulten el calendario para más información.

 
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Family Programs in the Museum
Activities, gallery tours, hands-on projects—always something new!

Programas para la familia en español
Actividades, visitas guiadas en las galerías y talleres en español

Programs and Services for Young Visitors with Disabilities

Wheelchair Accessible Assistive Listening Systems Sign Language Touch Tour Braille Large Print Audio Description

The Museum offers an extensive range of activities and resources specifically for adults and children with disabilities.

The Cloisters: Family Workshops
The Museum's medieval art branch and gardens are located in Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan. It's a great place to visit with children!

Family Audio Guide
100 works of art presented in 10 easy-to-follow, one-hour tours

Printed Family Guides
Pick up special guides for families at the Information Desks at the Museum or see a list of current family guides that are available to download.

Family Membership
Free admission, special invitations, and more! See Family/Dual Membership. For a higher level of support and added benefits such as complimentary tickets to the Museum's annual Family Benefit, see The Met Family Circle.

Books or CDs and Videos
A selection with children in mind

Dining at the Met with Kids
Every restaurant at the Museum welcomes children. But the cafeteria is particularly friendly, with booster seats and high chairs, and special kids' portions of sandwiches, pizza, and salads.

See Family Programs for more information. For directions and other general information, including floor plans, see Plan Your Visit.

The Dancers and Degas
Join special guests on a visit to the galleries and find out what dancers can tell us about Edgar Degas. Listen, look, and create your own sketch in this fun activity for all ages.

Cézanne's Astonishing Apples
Paul Cézanne said, "I will astonish Paris with an apple!" Have some fun while you play with shapes, listen to a story, and learn all about Cézanne's "Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses."

How Van Gogh Made His Mark
This interactive exploration of four landscape drawings introduces young visitors to the creative genius of Van Gogh the draftsman.

Romare Bearden: Let's Walk The Block
See Harlem street life through the eyes and imagination of Romare Bearden. This exploration of his famous collage, The Block, includes a guided tour, music by the Branford Marsalis Quartet, and activities designed for kids, parents, and teachers.

Gilbert Stuart: Making Faces
A family feature, which includes an animated story and activities, teaches children about Gilbert Stuart and his famous subjects, such as George Washington.

The Tomb of Perneb
Travel through space and time with the tomb of Perneb on its journey from ancient Egypt to its current home at the Met.

Childe Hassam, American Impressionist
Games, a movie, and more—have some fun while you learn about paintings by Childe Hassam, American Impressionist.

Frequently Asked Questions for Kids
How many pieces of art are in the Museum? What are the colored buttons used for? Do you want to know more about the Museum? You'll find the answers here.

George Washington Crossing the Delaware
Analyze the composition of this painting about the first President of the United States.

In the Footsteps of Marco Polo: A Journey Through the Met to the Land of the Great Khan
Follow the route of the thirteenth-century explorer in this online journey through the Met's collection of European, Byzantine, Islamic, and Asian art.

Knights in Central Park
Ever wonder what it was like to be a knight in shining armor? This special feature—which includes games and projects—invites you to discover different types of armor from around the world.

The Unicorn Tapestries
Find out about the elusive, magical unicorn depicted in The Cloisters' beloved tapestries.

A Japanese Picture Scroll
Take a look at this thirteenth-century scroll and see and hear a story of human deceit, vengeful demons, and the founding of a famous Japanese shrine.

Tughra of Sulaiman the Magnificent
Learn about the Ottoman sultan's official calligraphic signature through audio, text, and images.

Explore & Learn
Experience the masterpieces in the Met's collection from different points of view through a variety of interactive features.

Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
A chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated by works in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection
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