Museum Nesting Blocks - Hape x The Met

18 months & up Open the door to artful storytelling and skill-building play with the Hape x The Met Museum Nesting & Stacking Block Set. Inspired by the architecture of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this charming set invites toddlers to explore the Museum in their own hands-on way. Featuring five nesting blocks designed to resemble The Met's iconic halls, each with its own illustrated details and sizes. Children can stack up the blocks or nest down their own Museum tower. Paired with each block is a friendly animal figure. This set blends imaginative play with early spatial and motor development. The animals in the set are an owl, bunny, lion, hippo, and elephant. Each one is inspired by a work in The Met's holdings, offering a first connection to the Museum's global collection. Children can match animals to “halls,” act out stories, and explore concepts like size, order, and balance, all while discovering a love for building and play. OFFICIAL THE MET LICENSED TOY: Inspired by the architecture of The Met and its beloved global collection. BUILD, STACK, NEST: Includes 5 nesting gallery-inspired blocks and 5 animal friends for open-ended, skill-building play. ANIMAL CHARACTERS FROM ART: An owl, bunny, lion, hippo, and elephant echo animals in The Met collection. DESIGNED FOR TODDLERS: Chunky pieces with smooth edges are perfect for small hands. DEVELOPMENTALLY RICH: Encourages fine motor skills, sequencing, storytelling, and imaginative play. CREATED WITH EXPERTS: Developed with early-childhood specialists and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. About Hape X The Met: It's a collab for the ages! Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art have teamed up to introduce little ones to notable works of art. Each toy in this collaboration embodies the essence of the artwork in a playful format children will love!

Availability verified during our latest store check. If the item isn't on the shelf when we get there, the order is cancelled and you are refunded in full.