Museums are places of art and culture. They are the guardians of our history and collective memory. Here are five activities designed to pique your child’s curiosity and open their eyes to these cultural institutions.
Travelling the globe to visit every museum on the planet sounds amazing, but it’s not the most realistic goal. Fortunately, thanks to virtual tours, you can explore the world’s greatest museums from the comfort of your own home. Some websites even offer educational activities for kids. With just a few clicks, you can delve into the collections of numerous institutions:
Did you know?
You can explore hundreds of museums and exhibitions online through the Google Arts & Culture website. Check it out!
During your virtual visits, invite your child to jot down interesting facts:
Did you know?
To make online visits even more captivating, you can help your child make a virtual reality headset by following this free tutorial (French only).
Every house is a treasure trove of items from another era—objects, toys, furniture, and other knickknacks. Why not ask your child to see what they can find in your home and then put on an exhibition in your living room? Here are some examples of things they can look for:
Once your child is satisfied with their selection, you can ask them to do the following:
Did you know?
Since 2020, the Getty Museum challenge its social media followers to recreate great works of art. To see the results or to participate, check out the museum’s Instagram page (#gettymuseumchallenge)
The curator is the person responsible for a museum’s programming and the restoration of artwork and artifacts. Invite your child to step into this crucial figure’s shoes and see what it’s like to be a keeper of history (at least for a few hours). To prepare for the role, they can do the following:
Did you know that there’s an underwater museum in Mexico? There are hundreds of unusual facts to be discovered about the world’s museums and their collections! Researching these little-known tidbits could be a fun activity for your child, not to mention a chance for them to top up their cultural knowledge. For example, they could do the following:
Here are a few unusual art-related facts that might give your child some inspiration:
Complete dinosaur skeletons can be found on display at a number of museums, including the Natural History Museum in London. These enormous, awe-inspiring beasts are sure to spark young imaginations. After visiting a few online dinosaur exhibits, you can invite your child to do the following:
Writing : The Alloprof Parents' team