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Opportunity for VI kids in NYC

I'm passing this bit of information along from Fran - Thanks Fran!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art



Picture This! Family Program


A Workshop for Families with Kids (ages 5 and up)


who are Blind or Partially Sighted






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Exploring Musical Instruments


Discover the unique look, feel, and sound of music-makers in the Met’s collection, and then create your own masterpiece.


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Saturday, May 7, 2011


2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.






This event is free, but advance registration is required. Email access@metmuseum.org or call 212-650-2010.






Access and Community Programs


The Metropolitan Museum of Art


1000 Fifth Avenue (at 81st Street) New York, NY 10028


212.650.2010


www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/


Access@metmuseum.org


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Access programs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art are made possible by MetLife Foundation.






Access programs are also made possible by the generous support of the Filomen M. D’Agostino Foundation.






Additional support has been provided by The Ceil & Michael E. Pulitzer Foundation, Renate, Hans & Maria Hofmann Trust, Allene Reuss Memorial Trust, The Murray G. and Beatrice H. Sherman Charitable Trust, Dorothy S. Fried Trust, and Jane B. Wachsler.






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