Ready to take a deeper dive into the curatorial currents of the Big Apple? Let’s see what masterpieces are waiting to be framed in your memory….
Cultural Blind Date
- Research & Build Anticipation: Dive into the museum’s website before your visit. Pick a few key exhibits or artworks you’re both excited to see. This will add a layer of anticipation and give you some starting points for conversation.
- Do We Fancy?: Opt to dress a little nicer than usual. It adds to the special occasion feel of your cultural adventure!
Mastering the Museum
- The Favorites Game: Each of you picks your top three favorite items or exhibits from the museum. Explain your choices and why they resonated. It’s a fun way to get to know each other’s tastes.
- Create a Story: Select an artwork and make up a fictional story about the people or scene it depicts. Be silly, be creative, and have fun with it.
- Scavenger Hunt Vibes: If the museum is large, turn it into a mini-adventure! Agree on three specific things to find (a certain kind of sculpture, a painting from a specific period, etc.).
Officially Aficionado
- Beyond the Exhibits: Expand your conversations beyond the artwork itself. Did the museum inspire bigger ideas about history, creativity, or the world around you? Share those broader thoughts with each other.
- The Take-Home: Buy a postcard from the museum gift shop as a memento. It can serve as a sweet reminder of your unique date night.
Bonus Tip: Below are some of our favorite museums in New York, however, there are so many wonderfully niche museums that you’ll be sure to find one that you both thoroughly enjoy!