Museums encouraged to introduce noisy hours for children
An initiative called Kids Allowed encourages museums to designate specific times for noisy play to make them more accessible for children.
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A new initiative called Kids Allowed is encouraging museums and galleries across the UK to set aside specific hours for noisy play, aiming to make cultural spaces more accessible for families. The scheme, which involves more than 60 venues including the Foundling Museum in London, invites children to shout, run and have fun as part of the museum experience.
Research from the Art Fund found that two-thirds of parents with children under 11 are embarrassed to take their young families to public spaces. The Kids Allowed campaign hopes to change that by designating sessions where noise is welcomed rather than frowned upon. One parent at the Foundling Museum said: "It's so important for parents to understand that museums are for them and their children as much as they are for any other sector of society."
During the sessions, children are not just looking at exhibits but are inspired by the art around them to create their own works. One child explained: "I'm making these flowers to put on like the chandelier type flower." The initiative will run throughout the summer, bringing creativity, culture and a little bit of chaos to museums across the country.
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| Claim | BBC One |
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| Art Fund research found two-thirds of parents of children under 11 are embarrassed to take their young families to public spaces. | |
| The Kids Allowed initiative involves more than 60 venues across the UK. |
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The report focused on the positive impact of the Kids Allowed initiative, highlighting inclusivity and the removal of barriers for families. It used warm, encouraging language and included quotes from a parent and a child to illustrate the benefits. No critical or contrasting viewpoints were presented.
- “It's so important for parents to understand that museums are for them and their children as much as it they are for any other sector of society.”
- “I feel super lucky that so many museums and galleries are free and that you can spend your time doing having these experiences and not having to be charged for them.”
- “Kids allowed sessions will run throughout the summer bringing creativity Culture and perhaps a little bit of chaos to museums all over the country.”
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