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What goes on behind the scenes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art? In this entertaining book, kids can learn about curators, craftspeople, conservators, and others—and how they function together to make one of the world’s largest museums work. Throughout are full-color reproductions of works of art from the Metropolitan's collection, photos of the Museum staff performing their jobs, and illustrated instructions for fun and engaging activities.
Ages 3 and older. 72 pages, full-color illustrations throughout. Hardcover. 7 1/2'' x 10''.


What goes on behind the scenes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art? In this entertaining book, kids can learn about curators, craftspeople, conservators, and others—and how they function together to make one of the world’s largest museums work. Throughout are full-color reproductions of works of art from the Metropolitan's collection, photos of the Museum staff performing their jobs, and illustrated instructions for fun and engaging activities.
Ages 3 and older. 72 pages, full-color illustrations throughout. Hardcover. 7 1/2'' x 10''.
