Kids The Met Store Kids’ Books*The Met Art Sparks

Art gifts for kids.

Cut, stick, paint, and draw with these artsy activities inspired by real masterpieces. An artistic cheetah guides you through The Met as you explore and discover amazing pieces in the Museum. Then, follow the prompts to create your very own work of art. Try your hand at pointillism, the Neo-Impressionist technique of applying tiny dots of color to form a cohesive image, and sgraffito, by which eye-catching designs are scraped into ceramic objects. With space for you to try out each idea and amazing facts to read, you’ll find all the inspiration you need to make art and have fun.