Why Visit Museums? For Wellness, Curiosity, and More

Museums are good for you!

Here's a quick list of reasons you should visit a museum and how time in a museum is a positive experience.

Museums can be an excellent way to connect socially with family, friends, or even people you don't know.
Museum visits expand our knowledge and build on the knowledge we already have.
Museums improve our mental wellness by providing opportunities for reflection and relaxation.
Museums display real art and artifacts that we can seldom see anywhere else.
Museums connect us to history and humanity.
Museums help us to feel a sense of awe and wonder.
Museums build our self-confidence by providing opportunities to try new things.
Museums can be not only a place to visit but a place to connect with others by taking classes or volunteering.
Museums are great for any age. Toddlers can practice colors, shapes, and numbers in an art museum and adults can be endlessly entertained in a children's museum.
Museums are a great place for curious people! They provide unending opportunities to explore new ideas and learn about previously unknown topics.
A visit to a museum reduces stress and anxiety.