Did you know going to museums can help strengthen families? There are so many benefits to attending museums that maybe our listeners haven't considered. Sharon and Katie share their knowledge and expertise with us and back it up with what studies show. Our hope is that this episode will spark a desire to attend a local museum in your area and engage in some creative and deep conversations together with your family.

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Statistical data referred to in the podcast:

https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/UAM-Social-Impact-Final-Evaluation-Plan.pdf

https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DataHandout_OnePager-08-21-19.pdf

Northern Utah and Southern Idaho tours and museums:

Order Online and Printed Brochures - Bear River Heritage Area

Museums that partner with the Smithsonian Institution:

SITES - Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service

Hyrum City Museum (local to Utah) has one right now called H2O Today that was developed in conjunction with Utah Humanities and the Smithsonian:

H2O Today Events - Bear River Heritage Area

Top of Utah Museum Week:

https://www.facebook.com/topofutahmuseums

Utah State University Museums: https://artmuseum.usu.edu

American Alliance of Museums: http://ww2.aam-us.org/about-museums/find-a-museum?_ga=2.229442908.1968687294.1630694010-1011625691.1595262942