Top 5 tips for every museum newbie
1) Check the museum’s Facebook page or website regularly for more information on the current exhibitions, and also for special events, programmes, and tours. FB is great for updates on the go – everyone uses it (yes, even your mum) and most museums are also active on Twitter and Instagram!
2) Photography is generally allowed (but no flash, because as we all know it activates the objects to come alive at night),. Since the selfie zeitgeist, there has been in a surge of #artselfies across the world. Check out what a quick search of the hashtag gives:
3) We definitely encourage going on a tour if you are new to the museum or just want to find out more about the collection. Tours also allow you to interact with the guide and ask questions! Don’t worry, they’re all nice.
4) Before entering the galleries, grab a map from the front desk. It will give you a clearer idea of what you’re in for and how to plan your route. If not you'll end up like this:
5) Have an open mind and spend some time with objects that interest you. If you find yourself staring at an object longer than you do your Facebook newsfeed, well hey, that’s a good thing. A museum is a place of no judgement, so if you feel especially nerdy and smart after your visit, you’re doing it right!