Episode 2: Health Reasons to Visit an Art Museum

Tune in to this art history podcast episode hear how visiting art museums benefits your health and the flourishing of your community! Zoe also shares 5 ways you can get the most out of your art museum visits:

1. Bring a sketchbook; 2. Catch the traveling show; 3. Talk to the guards; 4. Don’t see it all; 5. Spark your imagination

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Reference Links:

https://www.bmj.com/content/367/bmj.l6377.full.print

https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/sites/default/files/artmuseumflourishing.pdf

https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2022/04/09/3-scientific-reasons-why-visiting-an-art-museum-can-boost-your-happiness-today/?sh=27bb7bf6528d

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/mental-health-museum-prescription-brussels-2178582

Artwork is by Gustav Klimt, “Medicine” (Detail: “Hygieia”), 1900-07; Hygieia is the Greco-Roman goddess of health. © Belvedere, Vienna

Music: “Sailing Away” by HoliznaCC0