I find it incredible and kind of crazy that I went to school for several years during my childhood about 1 block from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, yet never went inside. I honestly had no interest. I was very busy I suppose with ballet class, and more ballet class, and in my free time...more ballet class! But now, at the ripe old age of 24 with my priorities straightened out a bit (hehe) I can take the time to appreciate a good museum when I see one.
You see, museums have not really been a part of my daily or weekly routine. Usually, I would go to several museums when I'm visiting a new country. I absolutely LOVED visiting museums in Paris...it was just the thing to do! But back in daily life, museums to me were just for tourists. Kind of like Broadway shows, or the Empire State building....you get the point!
Before I go any further into this post, I have to say that the number one reason for my renewed interest in art museums is the super generous gift I was recently given of a year long membership to any museum of my choice! Of course I chose the Met. It is beautiful and massive and I can wander around and get lost and be inspired by Monet, Degas, and Renoir. The Moma is not really my scene. I love classical art just as I love classical music and classical dance.
I have been several times to the Met in the last couple weeks and am still exploring and probably have only seen a tiny fraction of what's there. It is very important that to me that I find quiet places that don't remind me of a crowded street in Time Square. Pushing and shoving in a museum is no fun! But aside from the art, the ambience in general is very uplifting and exciting.
Here's to my newfound appreciation of art museums!
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