There’s no doubt that I am part of a minority in America: those who frequently attend museums 😀! In fact, a survey from 2023 tells us that only 28% of Americans attended a museum in the previous year. Said differently, almost 75% did not attend a museum in 2023!

I’m not sure why museum attendance is so low, but it may have something to do with the shift in how we consume entertainment and culture these days. But, let me make a strong argument why attending museums is compelling and in particular, why it’s important to attend an art museum.

There are very few places in this world where you could have a mind-expanding experience and engage in things that are purely one of a kind, while also celebrating an important and small ecosystem of makers who spend their life working on their artistic craft. I probably visit art museums ten times over the course of the year, in addition to other cultural museums. While I’m naturally motivated to learn and grow, I also find the experience today to be so much better than any time in my lifetime, because of the audio tours, video engagement, and the presentation from living artists.

So, wherever you reside, take a moment and google best art museums near me and book a day or two. Take your friends, spouse, kids, and go challenge your senses.  It’s good for your brain. It’s good for our society and you just might find that a switch goes off that motivates you in new and different ways.