Art Museums and Early Childhood

Muse House is an engaging experience for young audiences in art museums

physical and digital interactions engage and inspire creativity in young audiences through a complete experience in art museums

Problem

Art museums are not geared towards children
Usually the actual exhibition space and art activities are separated
Art museums are not as engaging as other types of museums
Parents think they are not ready or their kids are too young

Solution

To achieve balance between technology and an actual exhibition space, it is important to include a variety of activities for children 3 – 6 years old. Muse House integrates physical and digital interaction to engage and inspire creativity in young audiences.

Muse House provides an activity kit: white cardboard stepping stool, activity cards and crayons. By scanning the cards with a mobile device, children unlock new games and activities.

carry around
draw on it
step up to see the artworks better
sit down when tired

enhance the experience
keep engagement in actual space
foster creativity

additional interactions
educates about art
keep interest in art

Stepping Stool

White cardboard stepping stool limits children's desire to touch artworks and
increases their engagement into actual exhibition space.

Stepping stool increases children's eye level which also make positive impact on the museum experience.

Cardboard is cheap and recyclable material, easily affordable for museums.

Cardboard stool layout

Dimensions:

Width: 14 5/8”

Depth: 9 1/2”

Hight: 5 1/8”

Max. load: 77 lb

Activity Cards

Activity cards keep children engaged in the actual space and provide an opportunity to learn about the art

Mobile App

Muse House mobile application enhances the experience. By scanning the cards with a mobile device children unlock new games and activities.

Games provide age-appropriate additional interactions and foster interest in art.

Cards are stored in the gallery section and keep records of visited museums.

Games Design

Games are designed to foster interest in art, educate and entertain. A variety of games feature concepts that appeals to children in early childhood development stage.