reason museums are the best place for a first date

 

1. Museums are a great first date idea because museums are freaking sexy

Do museums make you think of long, boring talks about ancient artifacts and silent hours spent observing paintings that all look the same?

Think again.

Museums are really freaking sexy. From the way museums are lit on evening tours to the salacious history behind different objects, museums are a great place to turn up the heat between you and your date.

If you’re looking to keep the vibe more romantic and less school field trip, plan your first museum date at night. Many museums are open in the evening at least once per week and often have a totally different vibe at night than during the day.

There are tons of romantic paintings and objects in every museum, too, like the Lovers in the Snow under an Umbrella at The Art Institute of Chicago or Le Printemps at the Met in New York City, that’ll encourage you to cozy up to your date.

2. Museums are a great first date idea because museums are affordable

Our tip? Take the money you saved on admissions and spend it on a treat at the museum cafe or gift shop. You could enjoy a glass of wine together, or a dessert, or find a memento in the gift shop to remember your date.

3. Museums are a great first date idea because museums give you a chance to show off