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March 23, 2014

Welcoming Spring at The Met

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When spring arrives New Yorkers find new life. It can be a bit cold at the start however, and the balance between enjoying the outdoors and staying warm can be tricky. Our favorite spot to take it all in: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met). We had a few CityPASSes for my husband and I, and our kids were covered since children under 12 are free! 

The best of a spring day at The Met in NYC_GirlGoneTravel.com

People often ask me if The Met is a good museum for kids. I love their family programs, but especially the Family Map that makes discovering the various exhibits that much more fun and interactive.

I am also a big fan at how it encourages conversations between my boys and I about different cultures and parts of the world. From Greece to Rome, to Japan and other parts of Asia.

We spent most of our day in the museum, taking breaks in between and even grabbing a snack in-house. If you are planning to visit NYC, set a day aside for this really special place.

We want to thank our friends at CityPASS for the complimentary passes, and invite you to check out other ways in which we have benefited from the purchase of these passes when discovering other cities in our travels. We find them to be such a great investment in our travel experiences, especially in helping to save money for our family of 5.  Be sure to check out the newest city added to the CityPASS collection, Tampa Bay, with passes to fun attractions such as Busch Gardens Tampa and the Chihuly Collection.

In the meantime, enjoy the images from our day at the museum and hope that you can make it over there soon too! (Don’t miss out on the spring bloom slowly taking place in Central Park right next door!)

The scene outside and inside the museum was lively and busy, as everyone took advantage of a beautiful spring day. _GirlGoneTravel.com

The scene outside and inside the museum was lively and busy, as everyone took advantage of a beautiful spring day.

Aside from the art, the spring decor throughout the museum brings the spring inside for you to enjoy._GirlGoneTravel.com

The Met is full of new discoveries for kids. _GirlGoneTravel.com The Met is full of new discoveries for kids. _GirlGoneTravel.com Artwork to enjoy at The Met NYC_GirlGoneTravel.com Artwork to enjoy at The Met NYC_GirlGoneTravel.com

We loved starting our tour by admiring the Roman and Greek sculptures.

Get lost in the many beautiful halls and fgalleries of The Met NYC_GirlGoneTravel.com

The museum also has a wonderful collection of paintings from more contemporary artists that even children can enjoy.

Artwork to enjoy at The Met NYC_GirlGoneTravel.com Get lost in the many beautiful halls and fgalleries of The Met NYC_GirlGoneTravel.com Get lost in the many beautiful halls and fgalleries of The Met NYC_GirlGoneTravel.com

Make sure to take breaks and grab a snack or two during your visit, especially when visiting with kids. A few breaks here and there make it easier to take in all the museum has to offer.

The Met is full of new discoveries for kids. _GirlGoneTravel.com Artwork to enjoy at The Met NYC_GirlGoneTravel.com

 

 

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Carol Cain

Brooklyn native Carol is happiest when on an adventure, whether close to home or farther away. She is a small business owner and travel writer. In addition to creating Girl Gone Travel, she is the Founder and Principal of Brave World Media, a social media marketing, communications, and branding agency. She's mom to three wonderful sons and wife to a handsome Irish/Scot. She lives, works, and plays in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of NY.

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