Sunday, May 18, 2025

Museums are for sharing time with loved ones


This International Museums Day I'm reflecting on my memories of spending time with loved ones in and around museums. 

From the ROM to Vizcaya to the Science Museum of Minnesota, my life has been filled with museum fun!


There are all sorts of new research reports about the importance of art and culture in building healthy communities. For me museums are are a place where I can connect with my self, my family, my community and the world around me both near and far across the continuum of time and space. 

A museum visit provides a variation in my daily routine, learn something new, or see something from a different perspective. 


Most museums offer specialized programming, educational experiences and art activities throughout the year in addition to their permanent facilities and collections. 


Whenever you can, make a visit - virtual and in person - to your local museum. Support them by leaving a review, writing an op-ed, becoming a committee member, donor or volunteer. More than ever museums are beginning to understand they belong to you - their communities. We can help them by sharing our views on how we can grow, improve, and help strengthen each other together. 


Happy International Museums Day!

Tara Chadwick
5.18.25

Museums are for sharing time with loved ones

This International Museums Day I'm reflecting on my memories of spending time with loved ones in and around museums.  From the ROM to Vi...