15 Museum Etiquette Errors And How to Avoid Making Them

No selfie sticks

January has a day dedicated to the museum selfie, which encourages people to go out and visit museums. Art selfies can be a great way to express your own creativity, but be aware of your surroundings. If you must take one, just avoid the selfie stick. It’s an added distraction and dangerous to the artworks and others around you—arm length is always the more manageable approach.

Do not photograph everything

There is no need to snap photos of every item on display in an exhibit. Pare down your photos to only your absolute favorite. You forget to experience the exhibition when you worry about taking photos every second. Sometimes you want to snap a quick shot of the description or artist info for later, but in most cases, this information can be found on the museum’s website or in an online catalog.