Comments on: Seven Tips For Visting An Art Museum

By: Idealgewicht

Idealgewicht — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:05:21 +0000

I agree with 3 as one can always buy nice copies of favourite artwork in a museum shop, plus the photos almost never look as good as the professional copy.

By: Vera Marie Badertscher

Vera Marie Badertscher — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:32:57 +0000

Gary: YOU ARE AN ARTIST! Photography is definitely an art. I hope you’ll visit the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson some time.
Love all your points, except the children one, and I would just add one thing. Take advantage of the Museum Cafe. Almost all museums have lovely cafes, and you can take a break, refuel, and keep going for a couple more hours.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:52:16 +0000

Also be careful if you’re carrying a backpack, messenger bag, large purse, etc., especially if you’re not used to it (as may be the case for the infrequent traveler). I’ve watched people nearly knock things over (and hit plenty of people) by just turning around.

By: MB

MB — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:17:38 +0000

With the don’t bring kids to a museum thing, I’ve actually found some kids will have a longer attention span than many of the adults I know.

By: Simon

Simon — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:21:17 +0000

I specially agree with #5 and # 6. You do not need to like everything (and basically this is impossible), and therefore there is no need to see everything. Better focus on the works of art you prefer or are most interested in. Anyway, our eyes, memory and concentration have only a limited capacity.
Visiting a museum is not only a matter to “see” but much more to “experience”. Art is a gift not only for the eyes, but also (and I dare say mostly) for our souls and our emotions.

By: Samuel Peterson

Samuel Peterson — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:14:52 +0000

I agree with you but not completely, because you should learn them & prepare them in advance to go tour of museum, because they learn more than read than they watch in museum.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:00:32 +0000

You’ve inspired me to write my own post! 7 tips for visiting an art gallery with children… http://itsasmallworldafterallfamily.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/7-tips-for-taking-children-to-art-galleries/
Hope you like it!

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:21:52 +0000

I agree it’s never good to take photos in a museum. Photos of objects, landscapes etc are always better in the wild!

By: Ali

Ali — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:33:01 +0000

Despite my love of photography, I will concede that number 4 is a valid point. Who has ever taken a decent photo in a museum? Not a pleasurable experience, dealing with the glass reflections, people jostling you and walking in to the shot. Definitely leave the camera at home for a stress-free stroll!!

By: Travelwriter

Travelwriter — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:43:38 +0000

I strongly confirm #7 Especially in art museums a tour guide or even better an audio guide will help you to understand paintings better.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:31:11 +0000

The children one is hard because I use to love going to art museums when I was younger, but I know that most parents are oblivious to their obnoxious children’s behavior (no it’s not cute).
I grew up in Chicago and every other weekend my Granfather would take to a museum. It was my grown up day, we would go out for lunch and then walk around the museum where he would explain things to me, etc. I loved it, we started when I was 3 and did it until I was in middle school when his health failed.