On September 16, I went to the Colorado History Museum for a volunteer orientation, and what I learned is that museums really want to make the information present accessible and fun to students!
There were multiple volunteer positions catered primarily to students: a position for teaching kids about the old prairie part of Colorado, a volunteer position for neurodivergent kids, and a volunteer position for partnering with students during the school week. It might not seem like it, but museums dedicate a considerable effort to students.
The benefits of going to museums are also the immersiveness factor of it. You learn new information, you’re more well rounded, and places like the Colorado History Museum actively engage with students. Museums will oftentimes offer discounts, or make it completely free for students or youth.
Museums want the experience to be fun for students, and students actively gain an education from going to museums, so it’s a perfect combination! So next time you plan an outing, consider making it a museum visit. It’ll be worth it!
