Art History Fun? You Bet!

In the New York Times article, 'Making Art Young', Laurel Graeber notes that many museums and galleries are striving to make art much more accessible for youngsters. 'Travelers often want to make an art museum one of their first stops in a new city, only to see their children yawn at Impressionist landscapes or declare, after a bored glance at an abstract canvas, that they can paint better.' writes Graber. Read the article for more on the initiatives from major art institutions - including the Met and the NGA - to create stimulating cultural experiences for kids.

More: Ideas for Art History fun with Kids.