Overcome Museum Fatigue in Three Short Steps

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Museum visits are an essential part of every journey, but they can become extremely overwhelming if you schedule too many in a short period of time. They can lead to physical and mental exhaustion, commonly known as “museum fatigue”, but there’s a couple of things you can do to avoid it.

Good Timing

Museum fatigue can be avoided by making a good plan and not rushing into things. Explore what the city has to offer online, and pick a few museums that really interest you. If your time is not limited, avoid visiting them in a single day so you could give your mind some time to rest.

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Fun Guides

You shouldn’t be aimlessly wandering around during your museum visit, and audio guides will help you feel a little bit less lost. If they don’t come free, consider investing a couple of extra bucks into one, because they’ll provide you with all the information you need to enjoy the experience.

Good Company

If you’re traveling on your own, see if one of the fellow travelers you met along the way wants to join you. Museum visits are more fun when you have some company, and they’ll go by much faster when you’re engaging in a conversation about the things you’re seeing.