Category: Museumazing Mindset
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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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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