The dates of the 40th Annual Museum Mile Festival were just formally announced, and we can't wait to attend! Rain or shine, families can enjoy the event on June 12 from 6–9pm, gaining free access to some of NYC's coolest family institutions: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, The Jewish Museum, Museum of the City of New York and El Museo del Barrio.

Meet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art at 5:45pm, where the opening ceremony will take place. Then, explore the mile on Fifth Ave (82nd to 105th St), enjoying arts & crafts, live music and free museum along the way. You won't want to miss it!

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