Oh No! the Museum...What Will We Do?

In a world inundated with social media, television and the ever popular smart device, what we are missing is the three dimensional interaction with the world and the beauty that surrounds it. Making vsiting an art museum more important than ever.

However, do your kids cringe at the very thought of visiting an art museum? Going to an art museum may not sound like fun for most kids (even some adults). You'll have more fun and save yourself from frustration if you do a little prep work. 

Visit the museum website to check out current exhibits and make a list of "must see" pieces. If the museum is is vast focus on one wing of the museum. Mix things up by including paintings and three-dimensional artwork of different mediums and genres. Take special note of any exhibit closure. 



If you are on a budget visit the museum on free art days when they offer free general admission, but if you're more interested in painting and sculpture than shoulders, elbows and heads, you may want to avoid free art days.

Bring along an art journal and pencil so they can make notes and sketch what they see. The museum any even have a kids pack full of activity cards, puzzles and other creative challenges that you can borrow - usually at the admission desk. Consider renting and audio guide designed just for kids. 

Have a scavenger hunt to see who can figure out how many paintings have food , etc...most importantly travel light,and take your time there's no rush.

Take a break and enjoy a delicious snack in the museum cafe, or purchase good for take away and weather permitting you could have a picnic! 

So can you tell which museum is featured here? Take a guess below. I would also love to hear your tips for visiting museums.