Visiting art museums with children doesn’t have to be stressful! These tips can help you reduce the stress and actually enjoy an art museum visit together!
Exploring art museums with children can be a wonderful way to expose them to great works of art; these visits allow them to experience art in a way that simply can’t be mimicked elsewhere. That said, art museums also tend to be a no running, no touching, and soft speaking experience — you know, all the things that don’t exactly come naturally to children.
I’m happy to say that I never let any of those things keep us from visiting! It’s been ten years since we visited our first art museum. We started as a family with a five year old and a little one in a stroller and we’ve never looked back. My kids aren’t so little these days, but we still love each art museum visit and are always looking forward to the next!
Tips for Visiting Art Museums with Kids |
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