Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Tour in the Metropolitan Museum

We offer a unique way to explore the Metropolitan Museum, through carefully curated, themed, interactive tours. We include discussion, activities, and handouts to create a distinctive experience. Tour

We offer a unique way to explore the Metropolitan Museum, through carefully curated, themed, interactive tours. We include discussion, activities, and handouts to create a distinctive experience. Tourgoers will explore works of art from around the world and from many cultures, looking at connections among them, and exploring their relation to the theme. From the spooky to the scary, the macabre to the mysterious, the ghostly to the ghoulish, the interactive “Ghost Stories” will take visitors on a tour of things frightful in the Metropolitan Museum. Participants will travel across cultures and across time to see Flying Dutchmen and funerary masks, still lifes and sculpture. We’ll look at Egyptian, American, and European works of art, to name a few, plus do a fun activity. All the while, we’ll look at how different cultures depict the fearsome and the gruesome, in pursuit of what scares us…and why. This tour is recommended for children 10 and up.

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Location: New York City

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Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: What age is best for kids to join this tour? My daughter is 11, is it appropriate for her?

A: The tour is recommended for kids age 10 and up, so your 11-year-old should be just fine! It’s designed to engage them with spooky themes and art in a fun way. Just make sure she's into ghost stories and art—if she loves both, she’ll have a blast!

Q: How long does the tour usually last? Is it easy to get around the museum after?

A: The tour typically lasts around 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on how interactive it gets. After the tour, you can explore the museum with your ticket for the rest of the day, so definitely plan some extra time!

Q: Is there a rain date or policy if the weather is bad?

A: Since this tour is indoors at the Metropolitan Museum, weather shouldn't be an issue! Just check the museum website for any specific alerts or updates before your visit.

Discussions

Anyone else done the Ghost Stories tour at the Met?

I just went on the Ghost Stories tour last week, and it was so much fun! The tour guide had us looking at creepy art from Egyptian mummies to spooky still lifes. They even had a fun activity that got us interacting with the pieces. It’s perfect for anyone who loves a good ghost story or art—definitely recommend for ages 10+. Just be prepared for some chilling tales!

Planning to gift the Ghost Stories tour—any tips?

I'm thinking of gifting the Ghost Stories tour at the Met for my niece’s birthday. She loves spooky stuff, but I’m a bit worried about how interactive it is. Is it something she’ll enjoy? Also, any tips on booking tickets?