Family Open Houses

The Met’s family programming includes two annual open houses. Our popular Holiday Open House, prior to a matinee performance of the abridged, English-language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, allows children and families to take part in hands-on musical explorations and experience behind-the-scenes demonstrations by members of the Met’s backstage and artistic staff—including musicians, actors, dancers, and members of the Wig and Costume Shop and scenic departments. Building on the success of this event, in the last two seasons the Met has added a Spring Open House to our family programming. Family Open Houses are free for ticket holders to the day’s matinee performance.

Holiday Open House
Sat, Dec 14: The Magic Flute (Event 10AM, Curtain 12PM)

Spring Open House
Sat, Apr 19: Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Event 11AM, Curtain 1PM)


Family Open Houses are made possible by Anne C. Kolker, M.D.

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Holiday Open House

Continuing a longstanding tradition, the Met will host its annual Holiday Open House prior to the matinee performance of The Magic Flute on December 14. The Open House invites children and families to take part in hands-on musical explorations and experience behind-the-scenes demonstrations by members of the Met’s backstage and artistic staff, including musicians, actors, dancers, and members of the Wig and Costume Shop.

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Spring Open House

The Met will host its third annual Spring Open House prior to the matinee performance of Il Barbiere di Siviglia on April 19. The Open House invites children and families to take part in hands-on musical explorations and experience behind-the-scenes demonstrations by members of the Met’s backstage and artistic staff, including musicians, actors, dancers, and members of the Wig and Costume Shop.

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