The Studio

The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia

Have you ever wondered just “What is a museum”?  Museum gets its name from the Greek word mouseion, meaning “seat of the Muses”.  The began as places to discuss math, philosophy, science and politics.  In the 17th century museums developed into fancy houses devoted to collecting and categorizing curiosities that belonged to noblemen.    Today many museums are free or cost little to enter.

They are more than just a huge places that hold artifacts, or in the case of the ones I prefer, art.  They also provide classes, workshops, guided tours, interactive exhibits and gift shops. 

Museum of Fine Art, Boston

I have been lucky to get to see many wonderful museums over the years in several countries and I still take every opportunity to go to one today when I can whether I have been to it before or not.  I see something different every time.  Here are a few posts from one of my favorite museums – the National Gallery of Art.  Click here and here for more.  So on my list of things each day that I am grateful for one toward the top is that I get to enjoy so much beauty at these wonderful places.  Make sure you go enjoy them too!