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Museums are so much fun, it’s ridiculous that it’s not against the law. We absolutely love walking (remember, no running!) down the corridors of art galleries, as well as science and history museums. But while we’re absorbing all of that knowledge and human genius, we also remember to have a spot of fun. This article is all about that.

Our team here at Bored Panda has curated this list of those glorious moments when people had tons of fun at museums. Have a scroll and stroll down our digital gallery and remember to touch the art as much as you’d like. Oh, and if you have a favorite museum, why not let us know all about it in the comments? For instance, we’re huge fans of the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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I Spotted This Today At The Cleveland Museum Of Natural History

I Spotted This Today At The Cleveland Museum Of Natural History

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Close Enough

Close Enough

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Even though we’re major fans of museums, we also understand that not everyone is. Hopefully, this list will change your mind. Some people find museums intimidating. Boring. Even snooty. But that’s far from the case in our experience.

Good museums make art, history, and science approachable and enjoyable. There’s nothing to be gained by turning someone away. And there’s everything to gain by sparking joy and curiosity in someone’s heart. In short, learning is a lot of fun. But teaching? There’s something even more magical there.

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"Kevin? What Have They Done To You?" Decided To Spend Halloween At The Museum Of Natural History. Great Decision

"Kevin? What Have They Done To You?" Decided To Spend Halloween At The Museum Of Natural History. Great Decision

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This Is How To Enjoy A Visit To A Museum

This Is How To Enjoy A Visit To A Museum

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One way to spread awareness and interest in art and history is through memes on social media. One successful example of this is the ‘Classical Damn’ Instagram account. Bored Panda recently spoke to the founder of the project who found a lot of success when they mixed classical paintings with modern captions.

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In short, the memes made classical art very relatable because they touched on topics that we all care about. From relationships and coronavirus to politics and religion.

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Visited A RAF Museum In Cornwall And Saw This Police Statement

Visited A RAF Museum In Cornwall And Saw This Police Statement

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Visited The Modern Art Museum Today. Fascinating Stuff

Visited The Modern Art Museum Today. Fascinating Stuff

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"Even though the paintings are hundreds of years old, their expressions and captions make it seem they are one of us," they told Bored Panda.

"In my opinion, art and art history can be made more accessible by increasing public access to art spaces. Instagram has done a tremendous job in this by providing a platform to artists, content creators, and curators," the creator of 'Classical Damn' said.

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Went To A Museum Armed With Face App To Brighten Up A Lot Of The Sombre Looks On The Paintings And Sculptures. The Results

Went To A Museum Armed With Face App To Brighten Up A Lot Of The Sombre Looks On The Paintings And Sculptures. The Results

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Abraham Lincoln: Dog Walker (Taken Outside NYHS Museum)

Abraham Lincoln: Dog Walker (Taken Outside NYHS Museum)

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"More and more people have started appreciating art after seeing them on their feeds and then trying to learn more about their backgrounds. Technology has made its interpretation and access inclusive. The future is going to be an exciting period for art and I'm looking forward to it,” they shared their thoughts.

However, former art gallery director Shelby Bercume from Florida disagrees that art and history aren’t approachable. She sees art as an intrinsic part of our daily lives.

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Historical Figures Lined Up For Reopening Of Museum Of Gloucester

Historical Figures Lined Up For Reopening Of Museum Of Gloucester

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A Guest Dropped A Pacifier In The Cypress Swamp Exhibit At The Virginia Living Museum Today. Someone Was Quick To Take Advantage

A Guest Dropped A Pacifier In The Cypress Swamp Exhibit At The Virginia Living Museum Today. Someone Was Quick To Take Advantage

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My Little Cousins Wanted To Know Why The Art Museum Had A Painting Of Their Uncle

My Little Cousins Wanted To Know Why The Art Museum Had A Painting Of Their Uncle

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"Art is not snooty and complicated. Art is in literally everything we do, it makes the world go round. It is how we market, it’s what we decorate our homes with, heck it is what we decorate ourselves with," she shared her opinion with Bored Panda.

"You literally cannot turn around without seeing some form of art, in architecture, logos, billboards, television, everything. And that came from somewhere," she said that, from her perspective, the idea that art is unapproachable is archaic.

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Had An Electric Day At The Children’s Museum

Had An Electric Day At The Children’s Museum

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Guy Visits The Museum Of Illusions Alone, Gets A Museum Worker To Help Him With The Pictures

Guy Visits The Museum Of Illusions Alone, Gets A Museum Worker To Help Him With The Pictures

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Museum workers rule. Be nice to them and they will help you find the ins and outs.

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"Everything is cyclical. We develop new styles that hold qualities of the old while still addressing and innovating in the now. So do I think there will be an exact regurgitation of the older movements? No. But I do think we can see common themes from what once was," Shelby mused about whether or not we’ll see a renaissance of classical art.

"I don’t think I could pick one movement that would be my favorite, but I am very fond of the Rococo movement. I love the frivolousness and whimsey of it. It was idealistic and excessive and a bit of an absurd expression of a carefree lifestyle," the art history expert told Bored Panda.

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Took Kids To A Children's Museum. My Five-Month-Old Fell Asleep Before We Got There But We Didn't Let That Stop Her From Having A Blast

Took Kids To A Children's Museum. My Five-Month-Old Fell Asleep Before We Got There But We Didn't Let That Stop Her From Having A Blast

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She will "love" seeing these pics on her 18th or when she brings a boy / girl round to meet the parents.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how kids can sleep anywhere no matter the noise or inconvenience but when mommy decides to sleep they are like AAAaaaaa!!!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is both hilarious and cute! Love the one with her in the car!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bad parents encourage underage child to carjack state troopers car long past her bedtime.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is just like my eldest! She slept through lots of fun stuff her first couple of years. She still does it these days as a teenager.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She will appreciate these photos in about 6 years!

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Johanne Trudeau
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mom & Dad, that's great!!! She has never had so much fun!!! Hahaha!!!

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Kim Mannion
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That car seat holder for the slide is the coolest thing I’ve seen. I ❤️ It!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is it, we parents get so much joy from showing a new girlfriend my boys pics from earlier life and embarrassing the hell out of them..

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She still didn't have a blast. She was sleeping. The parents had a blast.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Final pic: asleep at the wheel, lack of due care and attention. Very bad for a State Trooper!

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes she is, but you cannot deprive your older children of such things just because your youngest is too young.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eh it's not that embarrassing. She was a baby asleep in a car seat. Nothing that you did before you had free will can be used as cringe fuel.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe I am a party pooper but I read that it is actually really unhealthy for the baby to stay longer than a few hours in this kind of baby seat.

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My Husband Thoroughly Enjoyed The Science Museum

My Husband Thoroughly Enjoyed The Science Museum

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"It definitely shows the disconnect of the French aristocracy from the plights of the common people, but for me, in this day and age, it serves as an idealistic escape into whimsy and a carefree land of nonsense. It just makes me giggle."

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Shelby believes that we can appreciate art without delving too deeply. There isn’t always something “to get” when it comes to art.

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Rare Statue Of Michael Jackson Spotted At The Field Museum In Chicago

Rare Statue Of Michael Jackson Spotted At The Field Museum In Chicago

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I Work In A Museum. This Is How I Spend My Break

I Work In A Museum. This Is How I Spend My Break

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When I Was 10, I Also Visited The Lamborghini Manufacturing Plant & Museum. My Dad Was A Little More Creative About Taking A Picture Of Me

When I Was 10, I Also Visited The Lamborghini Manufacturing Plant & Museum. My Dad Was A Little More Creative About Taking A Picture Of Me

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"If you don’t care for one style of art, there are plenty others to choose from. I have never really understood why there is such a block. Art is what you make of it, if you don’t like 'x,' move on to 'y.' And if you really want to understand something, do your research and dive into it. Figure out what the beginnings were. What is the artist trying to say? Are they trying to say anything? Is it for aesthetics? Are you supposed to interpret it or are you looking too far into it? You don’t have to understand everything to like it, and you don’t have to like everything to appreciate it. If you can’t get past disliking a particular movement, you can find another one."

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The Fire Exit Sign In This Egyptian Museum Is A Pharaoh Running

The Fire Exit Sign In This Egyptian Museum Is A Pharaoh Running

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Mr. Bean Has Reach Enlightenment. British Museum

Mr. Bean Has Reach Enlightenment. British Museum

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mr. Bean taught me one thing in life; enjoy your own company instead of expecting someone else to make you happy.

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I Was At The National Gallery In Slovakia And Noticed They Use Star Wars Wallpaper On One Of The Walls In A 19th-Century Art Exhibit

I Was At The National Gallery In Slovakia And Noticed They Use Star Wars Wallpaper On One Of The Walls In A 19th-Century Art Exhibit

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Went To The Shanghai Natural History Museum Today. I Think The Taxidermist Was Out Sick On Lion Day

Went To The Shanghai Natural History Museum Today. I Think The Taxidermist Was Out Sick On Lion Day

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A Butterfly Landed On This Girl's Nose At The Smithsonian Natural History Museum

A Butterfly Landed On This Girl's Nose At The Smithsonian Natural History Museum

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Found This Museum In Estonia. Had To Do It

Found This Museum In Estonia. Had To Do It

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So My Drivers Ed Teacher Only Has 3 Fingers On His Left Hand And Took Advantage Of It When He Went To A Museum

So My Drivers Ed Teacher Only Has 3 Fingers On His Left Hand And Took Advantage Of It When He Went To A Museum

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My Girlfriend Thought She Lost Me At The Art Gallery Today

My Girlfriend Thought She Lost Me At The Art Gallery Today

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Girlfriend And I Enjoyed The Illusion Museum Very Differently

Girlfriend And I Enjoyed The Illusion Museum Very Differently

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Kelvingrove Museum Getting Into The Christmas Spirit

Kelvingrove Museum Getting Into The Christmas Spirit

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Found In Museum Of Earth Sciences In Cambridge

Found In Museum Of Earth Sciences In Cambridge

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Spent 2 Hours Looking For This At The Natural History Museum (London): Totally Worth It

Spent 2 Hours Looking For This At The Natural History Museum (London): Totally Worth It

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My Daughter Is At The Ivan The Terrible Torture Museum. I Consider This A Masterpiece

My Daughter Is At The Ivan The Terrible Torture Museum. I Consider This A Masterpiece

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Went To Museum And They Had A Working Piano They Had This Sign

Went To Museum And They Had A Working Piano They Had This Sign

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can play the piano, granted not in tune but I am enthusiastic at hitting the keys.

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Me And My Girlfriend At The Trick Art Museum

Me And My Girlfriend At The Trick Art Museum

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We Put Glasses On The Floor At An Art Gallery

We Put Glasses On The Floor At An Art Gallery

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg don't even get me started on phony art people. You could take a s**t in the corner and at least 10 people will go "oh my stars, what a beautiful piece, the hardness of the poop reflects how tense and stressed the author is and, the singular fly buzzing around the excrement reveals the loneliness of the author, oh my the colour is magnificent, it's the brownest brown my artsy-fartsy eyes have ever witnesses. Oh and the redness-yellowness of that u-rine (yes, they pronounce it like this) means... well it reminds me I should see a doctor, dem kidneys are a-strugglin' youknowhatImean ahahah Francine cancel my 3-oclock caviar tasting mhm, thanks darling." 🤢

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So Anyway, I'm Banned From The Children's Museum

So Anyway, I'm Banned From The Children's Museum

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Solid Life Advice From The Local Museum

Solid Life Advice From The Local Museum

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The top 2 holes are for hands.. it's the bottom one that worries me a bit..

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Found This At My Local Art History Museum

Found This At My Local Art History Museum

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My Local Museum Is Holding A Star Wars Exhibition On The 5th Of December, And To Promote It, People/Staff Are Dressing Up As Characters From The Series And Walking Through Town

My Local Museum Is Holding A Star Wars Exhibition On The 5th Of December, And To Promote It, People/Staff Are Dressing Up As Characters From The Series And Walking Through Town

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Went To The Museum Of Anthropology Today And I Can't Unsee

Went To The Museum Of Anthropology Today And I Can't Unsee

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I See The Science Museum Has Made Good Use Of Their 3D Printer. That's A Doorstop

I See The Science Museum Has Made Good Use Of Their 3D Printer. That's A Doorstop

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Game of Thrones reference. There's a character named Hodor which is a corruption of the phrase "Hold door".

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Noticed You Guys Like Accidental Green Screen Pics. My Son Wore A Green Hoodie To A Pompeii Exhibit. We Ran With It

Noticed You Guys Like Accidental Green Screen Pics. My Son Wore A Green Hoodie To A Pompeii Exhibit. We Ran With It

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It's Art

It's Art

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