🖼️ Oldest Museums to Visit with Kids (And Why They're Still Amazing)
- Sherrie A
- May 2
- 2 min read
Estimated Reading Time: 4–5 minutes
🏛️ Let’s Take the Family on a Trip Through Time
Museums aren’t just quiet buildings—they’re adventure portals full of mummies, dinosaur bones, medieval armor, and ancient stories. And some of the world’s oldest museums are still inspiring families with collections that span centuries.
Here are the oldest museums around the world you can still visit today—and why your family should go.
📍 1. The Vatican Museums – Vatican City
📅 Established: 1506
🧳 Why Visit with Kids | 🌟 Must-See |
Huge art galleries, Egyptian mummies, and ancient maps | Raphael Rooms + Sistine Chapel |
"Time Travel" walking paths through centuries | Short guided tours for families available |
🎫 Tip: Book early morning tickets to avoid crowds—and try the kid-friendly “Time Travel” themed tour if available.
📍 2. The Ashmolean Museum – Oxford, England
📅 Established: 1683
🧳 Why Visit with Kids | 🌟 Must-See |
The oldest public museum in the world | Ancient Egypt + Samurai armor |
Hands-on activity zones for kids | The Money Gallery (coin stamping fun!) |
🖍️ Tip: Ask for the Ashventure Family Trail scavenger hunt!
📍 3. The Louvre – Paris, France
📅 Established: 1793
🧳 Why Visit with Kids | 🌟 Must-See |
Art, armor, and mummies all in one place | Mona Lisa + The Egyptian Gallery |
Rent family-friendly audio guides | Courtyard with glass pyramid is a hit with kids |
🎒 Tip: Break it into zones and take snack breaks—this place is huge!
📍 4. Charleston Museum – South Carolina, USA
📅 Established: 1773
🧳 Why Visit with Kids | 🌟 Must-See |
The first museum in the U.S. | Giant taxidermy + fossils |
Kidstory Exhibit just for children | Colonial clothing to try on |
📚 Tip: Combine it with a walking tour of historic Charleston for full context!
📍 5. The Uffizi Gallery – Florence, Italy
📅 Established: 1581
🧳 Why Visit with Kids | 🌟 Must-See |
Amazing portraits and Renaissance legends | Botticelli’s Birth of Venus |
Drawing workshops for kids available | Views of the Arno River from inside the gallery |
🎨 Tip: Bring a sketchpad and let kids “copy” a painting!
🎯 Printable: Museum Visit Checklist for Kids
🖼️ Museum Name | ✅ Visited | 🎨 Favorite Exhibit | 📸 Photo Taken |
Vatican Museums | ☐ | ☐ | |
The Ashmolean | ☐ | ☐ | |
The Louvre | ☐ | ☐ | |
Charleston Museum | ☐ | ☐ | |
Uffizi Gallery | ☐ | ☐ |
👒 Bonus: Wear a fun hat or costume while you tour to make it a “time traveler” experience!
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