Author: Kirsti
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Looking for an Easy Way to Spark Curiosity and Connection? Start Your Own Museum of Everything
Over on Instagram, I just launched a new series called The Museum of Everything. The idea is wonderfully simple: take an everyday object, present it just a little differently, and see it in a new way. Not as background noise.Not as junk to throw in a drawer. Not as something to use and move past.But Read more
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The Case for Wonder in a Distracted World
The world is busy and loud and fast. And I’ll admit something that might be slightly unpopular in certain corners of the internet: I kind of love that sometimes. My brain is almost always buzzing with ideas. I enjoy the vibrant hum of an active life—the constant flow of information, the thrill of new tools, Read more
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Why Sometimes It’s Good to See the World in Black and White
The world can be noisy — and not just in terms of sound. Sure, there are car horns, buzzing notifications, and clattering dishes. But there’s also visual noise: ads flashing past our eyes, colors competing for our attention, a constant swirl of sensory input. One of the beautiful things that happens when you step into Read more
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Ban the B-Word! How to Remove “Boring” from Your Vocabulary
Boring Happens Being bored at museums is a common complaint. If you’ve ever hung out with a kid — especially at a museum, historic site, or cultural event — you’ve probably heard one of their most dramatic declarations: “This is booooring.” You might even get a dramatic full-body sigh and slumped posture to go with Read more
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The Secret to a Truly Great Museum Visit? Connection!
Why Connection Belongs in the Museumazing 4 C’s At Museumazing, we talk a lot about the 4 C’s: Curiosity, Creativity, Culture, and Connection. At first glance, connection might seem like the outlier in that group. The other three sound more like qualities you develop as you browse a museum exhibit or things more obviously related Read more
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Look Closely: The 3-Minute Challenge That Builds Focus and Curiosity
Try this simple art observation activity for kids (and grown-ups too!) One of the four core lenses of the Museumazing Mindset is Look Closely. It’s about slowing down, noticing details, and seeing what you might have missed at first glance. We’ll show you how to build up these skills using a simple art observation activity. Read more
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Introducing the Ten-Minute Museum Maker Challenge!
A creative, screen-free activity for bored kids (and their grown-ups, too!) At Museumazing, we love museums: the art, the artifacts, the stories, and the wonder they spark. But let’s face it: it’s not practical to hop in the car and head to a museum every time inspiration strikes. Luckily, you don’t have to! Sometimes, you Read more
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Thinking About a Family Museum Visit? What You Need to Know
Thinking about planning a family museum visit but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Families often wonder if museums are “worth it,” whether kids will be engaged, and how to make the most of the experience. We can help! We have answers to the most common questions parents ask about visiting museums with Read more
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Bust Boredom and Spark Imagination with the Creativity Deck
When You Can’t Visit the Museum … Bring the Museum to You! Not every day includes a trip to a museum, but creativity doesn’t need a special setting. Whether you’re looking for new family game night ideas, a way to energize your classroom, or a creative boost for yourself, we have the solution. The Creativity Read more
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Pocket-Sized Museum Magic Anyone Can Enjoy? Meet the Discovery Deck
Worried Your Kids Find Museums Just … Meh? Time to Transform Your Visit! Visiting a museum with kids can feel like a gamble. Will they get too loud? Will they run through the galleries in record time? Or worse—will they stare blankly and ask, “Can we go now?” That’s exactly why we created the Museumazing Read more