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Explore the Ringling Museum as a Family!
The key to visiting the Ringling Museum with children is to relax and enjoy the Museum together. You don’t have to see it all in one day - it’s better to have a great 30 minute trip than to struggle with tired and cranky children. If you’d like to return again and again, consider a Museum membership - it makes it easy and affordable. Before your visit:What interests your children? Visit www.ringling.org to download Family Activity Sheets that can help you plan your trip around their interests. The current month’s Family Activity Sheet is also available in the Searing Wing. During your visit:Allow your children to enjoy the Museum at their own pace. Talk to your children about Museum rules. First, they need to use their “inside voice”. Second, it is important to stay a giant step away from the artwork. Third, whenever they feel the urge to touch remind your children not to touch objects by having them pick a “safe place” for their hands. Try silly places like their noses or the tops of their heads. Play fun games such as: Colors - Choose one color and try to find as many examples of it as possible. Animals - Create an imaginary zoo as you search the Museum and grounds for animals. ABC’s - Begin with the letter “A” and look for things around the Museum that start with each letter of the alphabet (i.e.: “Animals, Bowls, Cups…). Eye Spy – Have one person choose an object and describe it. Take turns guessing what the object is. Gallery browsing - Have children pick out their favorite thing in each gallery. Ask why they chose that item. Strike a pose - Choose a statue or painting with people in them. Try to get into the same poses as them. Remember to be careful of the other people and artwork around you. These are just a few ideas that we’ve come up with to make your museum visit fun and we’d love to hear other peoples.
Explore the Ringling Museum as a Family
Ideas for making your visit to the Ringling Museum a successful family adventure.
The key to visiting the Ringling Museum with children is to relax and enjoy the Museum together. You don’t have to see it all in one day - it’s better to have a great 30 minute trip than to struggle with tired and cranky children. If you’d like to return again and again, consider a Museum membership - it makes it easy and affordable. Before your visit:What interests your children? Visit www.ringling.org to download Family Activity Sheets that can help you plan your trip around their interests. The current month’s Family Activity Sheet is also available in the Searing Wing. During your visit:Allow your children to enjoy the Museum at their own pace. Talk to your children about Museum rules. First, they need to use their “inside voice”. Second, it is important to stay a giant step away from the artwork. Third, whenever they feel the urge to touch remind your children not to touch objects by having them pick a “safe place” for their hands. Try silly places like their noses or the tops of their heads. Play fun games such as: Colors - Choose one color and try to find as many examples of it as possible. Animals - Create an imaginary zoo as you search the Museum and grounds for animals. ABC’s - Begin with the letter “A” and look for things around the Museum that start with each letter of the alphabet (i.e.: “Animals, Bowls, Cups…). Eye Spy – Have one person choose an object and describe it. Take turns guessing what the object is. Gallery browsing - Have children pick out their favorite thing in each gallery. Ask why they chose that item. Strike a pose - Choose a statue or painting with people in them. Try to get into the same poses as them. Remember to be careful of the other people and artwork around you. These are just a few ideas that we’ve come up with to make your museum visit fun and we’d love to hear other peoples.
