The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

app

Everyone, 2023, Education

WISE
85%

WISE Score

4.2

App Store

A third-party audio guide app that turns your phone into a museum docent for one of the world's greatest art collections.

Where to Find

App Store
App Store
Google Play
Google Play
Screenwise Verdict

Here's the deal: this is a perfectly serviceable tool for making a Met visit more engaging, but it's not going to win any app design awards. It's a third-party audio guide that does what it says on the tin—lets you type in exhibit codes and listen to descriptions.

The real star here is The Met itself, which is genuinely fantastic for kids. Temple of Dendur, arms and armor, musical instruments, ancient Egypt—it's all legitimately cool stuff that sparks curiosity. The family audio tours are thoughtfully designed and age-appropriate.

But be aware: The Met has its own official app now (launched in 2023 with some Roblox integration), so you might want to check that out instead. This third-party version is fine in a pinch, but the disclaimer that 'some audio guides may be unavailable' and the fact that it's not affiliated with the museum gives me pause.

Bottom line: Great museum, decent app. If you're planning a Met visit with kids, download this (or better yet, the official Met app) and bring headphones. Just don't expect technological magic—it's a functional tool for an enriching real-world experience.

Age Fit

Best for elementary and middle school kids (ages 6-14) visiting The Met with family. The museum itself has content for all ages, but the app's family audio tours are specifically designed for this range. Younger kids might struggle with the logistics of the app; older teens might prefer exploring on their own.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
88

The app provides a calm, educational companion to museum visits with audio guides designed specifically for families and children ages 6-12. The Met's content is inherently wholesome—art, history, culture—presented in an accessible, family-friendly format. No chaotic pacing or inappropriate content.

Imaginative
79

While the app itself is a straightforward audio guide tool, it unlocks imaginative engagement with world-class art and artifacts. The Met's family tours incorporate storytelling and questions to spark curiosity. However, this is a companion app, not an interactive creative tool—it facilitates imagination through the museum experience rather than creating its own original content.

Safe
92

This is a simple audio guide app with no ads, no social features, no in-app purchases, and no concerning content. The app requires users to connect to museum wifi and type in exhibit codes—it's purely functional. The Met's family content is carefully curated for ages 6-12. Only minor concern: it's a third-party app 'not affiliated' with the Met, which raises slight questions about data handling, but functionally it appears to be a clean, safe tool.

Enriching
91

Exceptional educational value. The Met is one of the world's greatest museums, and this app makes its collection accessible through audio guides that provide context, history, and cultural insights. The family-specific tours are designed to build knowledge and empathy through exposure to global art and civilizations. This is pure enrichment—cognitive growth through art, history, and culture.

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Why It Might Be Great

  • Makes The Met's incredible collection more accessible and engaging for kids through specially-designed audio tours for ages 6-12
  • Free to use with the museum's wifi—no subscriptions, ads, or in-app purchases cluttering the experience
  • Exposes children to world-class art, ancient civilizations, armor, musical instruments, and cultural treasures they won't see anywhere else
  • The Met's family tours incorporate storytelling and interactive questions that help kids connect with what they're seeing
  • Perfect for parents who want museum visits to be educational but not overwhelming—kids can engage at their own pace
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What to Watch For

  • This is NOT the official Met app—it's a third-party tool, so audio guides may be incomplete or outdated (the app itself notes some guides may be unavailable)
  • Only useful if you're actually visiting the museum in person—not a standalone educational app for home use
  • You'll need to bring headphones and navigate typing in exhibit codes, which might be fiddly for younger kids
  • The Met has its own official app that might be more reliable and comprehensive

Conversation Starters

  • "What was the coolest artifact you saw today? What do you think it was used for?"
  • "If you could take one piece of art home with you, which would it be and where would you put it?"
  • "That Egyptian temple is 2,000 years old—what do you think New York will look like 2,000 years from now?"
  • "We saw art from so many different countries today. Which culture's art style did you like best?"

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