The Children's Metamorphosis
The Met ... a museum for growing children

Weekly Programs

Story Time
Wednesdays at 1:00. Miss Gail leads the children in reading a preschool book and doing a related take-home craft. Best for ages 3 to 5. No extra cost, and no need to sign up in advance.

Toddler Time
On hiatus until Fall!
Fridays at 10:00. A free program for kids 4 and under and a parent. Focused on music and movement, it includes a story, music and a craft. Led by an intern from UMass Lowell.

Family Fun Night every Friday 5:00 - 8:00. Your entire family can enjoy the Met for just $9.00! On hiatus for summer; resuming in the Fall.

Pre-School Workshops most Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00, covering a variety of topics.

Family Fun Programs explore special crafts and activities once a month. On hiatus for summer; resuming in the Fall.

 

Programs & Events Calendar

Our weekdays are full of special programs and things to do! See the left column for our recurring favor ties, and the calendar below for info on all our events and activities. (Click on a calendar item for more info.)

Summer Enrichment Programs run three days a week through July and August; register now before your favorite session fills up!

Summer Theater with the Stockbridge

Stockbridge Summer Series 08 Flyer

We've partnered with the Stockbridge Theater at Pinkerton Academy in Derry to make their fantastic Summer Series even better. Now you can come early to enjoy special free kids games and inexpensive healthy snacks and refreshments, hosted by (and benefiting) the Met!

The performances run at 10:00 am Thursdays and Fridays (Met-tivities start at 9:30):

  • July 10 & 11 — The Boy Who Cried Wolf
  • July 17 & 18 — The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
  • July 24 & 25 — Cinderella, Cinderella
  • July 31 & August 1 — The Fabulous Fable Factory

Download their flyer (PDF) and buy tickets in advance at their online box office.

Free Tickets — We're also looking for volunteers to help staff these performances: help before and during a performance, and your kids can see that show for free! Just email us and explain when you'd like to help.

Upcoming Events

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And be sure to save the date -- and your stuff! -- for our joint Yard Sale/Toy Swap with First Parish Church September 13.

Event Calendar