Met Family Afternoon—Portraiture
May 14 @ 1:00 pm– 4:00 pm
Metropolitan Museum Of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
New York NY
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Suggested Ages: All
Look, imagine, and create at the Met. Paint a portrait inspired by Juan de Pareja’s work, join an interactive family tour, and listen to an interactive bilingual Storytime. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years. Materials provided.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter.
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