Not only
do I think this is the most fabulous baby class
I have taken because of its uniqueness and the
subject matter, but I also met a lot of interesting
and fun women who I now consider friends. It is
difficult to cull through the numerous classes
that New York City has to offer, but this should
be at the top of every mother's list. It was fun
and educational for both my daughter and me -
she even recognizes sculptures now! I look forward
to taking more Met Mom classes!
- Karen
Elizaga
Metropolitan
Moms is the best "baby and me" class
I have ever taken. The class was organized and
well run every single time. There is enough staff
to keep the toddlers and moms on track through
the museum. The teacher was extremely interesting
and could keep the toddlers and the moms engaged
and involved in the class. Dara and Molly are
great -- personable, friendly and approachable.
We miss our class on Fridays and want to do another
class in the fall!
- Michelle
Imbrogno
A friend
suggested we join a group - Metropolitan Moms
- comprised of moms that visit art galleries,
museums and points of 'art' interest in New York.
It has opened up my eyes to all the art that exists
around Manhattan that I never noticed. We visited
dozens of 'open to the public' places, I was not
aware existed, that display fabulous, contemporary
and modern artwork. Their expert art guide fills
each session with interesting facts about the
art and artists. My Thursdays with my Metropolitan
Moms group has definitely become my favorite of
the week!
- Debbie
Zysblat
I
don’t love kids but I loved Metropolitan
Moms and their kids. It’s one of the only
times I didn’t scowl and act all snarky
towards mothers and their children in galleries.
Motherhood is powerful…and also somehow
sexy….
–
Jerry Saltz, Senior Art Critic, Village Voice
The Contemporary
Art class has been absolutely amazing! I feel
as if I get a peek into a sub-culture of NYC each
week that I wouldn't otherwise have access to.
My friend Anna and I love every minute of it!
It is, by far, one of the best and most entertaining
and educational classes I've ever taken. Thanks!
-Nicole
Donnelly
I have
been in New York for the past 10 years and the
Metropolitan Moms class is one of the most amazing
experiences I have had here. It is a peak into
the art world of New York that I am normally so
removed from. I have always felt overwhelmed and
a bit intimidated by the "Art Scene"
but I now feel confident to visit any gallery
or museum. I have a renewed love for art and have
started going to galleries outside the class.
It is my favorite part of the week.
–
Anna Backer
My two-and-a-half-year-old
daughter, Hannah, and I attended the Metropolitan
Moms Toddler classes at the Met, and it was the
highlight of the week for both of us. Our guide
had such a lovely way of engaging with the children,
managing to hold their attention, encouraging
them to really look at the pictures and sculptures
in the museum and devising toddler-friendly art
projects that related to the theme of each visit
– no small feat with a group of energetic
one- and two-year-olds. As we made our way week
by week through the different collections, our
guide also educated us about art and art history.
The whole experience was a wonderful introduction
to the Met, and has given me the confidence to
take Hannah to other museums and galleries.
–
Rachel Aris
Metropolitan
Moms was recommended by a friend and it was a
great experience! I've since recommended the classes
to other friends. The instructor was not only
extremely knowledgeable, but made the class interesting
and fun to learn. I've been to the Met countless
times, and almost every week the instructor took
me to places I never knew existed. I've also met
a new, fun group of women and we continue to have
playdates every week. Thanks, Metropolitan Moms!
–
Tricia Vulliez
Metropolitan
Moms is a wonderful program. My son and I really
enjoyed our Wednesday mornings at the Met. There
is no other program out there offering the same
mix of culture, education, and fun all together
the way you guys do! The tour leader really made
the experiences fun and educational for the kids
as well as the moms.