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JmnyCrckt87 OP t1_ivy71dd wrote

Reply to comment by Crafty-Cauliflower-6 in downtown for 4 days, no car, 2 kiddos by JmnyCrckt87

Yeah, we are so lucky with what we have in New Haven. My wife thinks it would be too much for them at their current ages, and we will probably save the art galleries for a trip in a few years when they are more appreciative. (I'm from New Haven and will definitely be bringing them back over time).

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Crafty-Cauliflower-6 t1_ivy7j1f wrote

The nice thing is its free to go in so you can spend 30 minutes there before they get bored

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JmnyCrckt87 OP t1_ivy7vvx wrote

That is true! I need to try and sell my wife on the idea that it's free. It would be nice to say the kids have stood next to a Miro or Picasso, even if it may not resonate with them, yet.

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Crafty-Cauliflower-6 t1_ivyb42i wrote

Also pitch that they dont have to understand all the meaning and context. Kids often like to fingerpaint and such. I tgink you can contextualize the art in their frame.

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curbthemeplays t1_ivyws6g wrote

There’s some cool stuff for kids too. Roman/Greek artifacts are always cool, battle scenes, animal paintings. 😊

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octoberflavor t1_iw0nge2 wrote

It’s surprisingly awesome for kids! If you let them lead and just go where they want to go it’s a much better time plus it’s a great compact layout so it’s not a lot of walking. My son liked the African art most (one of the first exhibits you see when you walk in) and then we would go straight upstairs to the Modern art wing. There’s some realllly tall and large pieces that make them go whoa! Kids love seeing the Pollock and Basquiat and finding out the world went crazy for them. Then wander out and you’ll hit all the gorgeous classical stuff on the way out.

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ApatheticAbsurdist t1_iw10o83 wrote

And see if they have any programs going on for kids (they often will have kids activities on occasion so check the calendars or call them) both museums have education departments and will do events for kids activities.

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