Museums Are Learning Opportunities

I am lucky that I live in a city, San Francisco, that has a great selection of world-class museums that offer wonderful exhibitions and learning experiences spanning history, science, art, nature and culture. Visiting my local museums, and museums in other cities when I travel, are among my favorite self-education experiences.

When I visit a museum I always seem to enter into a mental state of intellectual intoxication. I mean that in a good way. I lose myself in the experience and always walk out a few hours later a better and more worldly person. And yes, better educated.

Here is a great article that eloquently explains the deep and meaningful learning opportunities that museums and similar environments offer each of us. Museums can be an integral part of our lifelong learning.

I encourage everyone to take advantage of the learning opportunities their local museums present. When you’re visiting another city, consider making a visit to a museum part of your itinerary. You’ll be happy you did.

I’m very proud of my city. Here’s a nice listing of San Francisco Bay Area museums I encourage you to visit when in San Francisco.