Why major exhibitions should have a dedicated children's section
Stefano Monti of Monti&Taft proposes that major exhibitions should include a permanent kindergarten section, allowing parents to leave their children in a supervised, age-appropriate space without fixed schedules. This service, already common in international shopping centers, could attract families who otherwise avoid exhibitions due to children's needs. Monti argues that such a space would enable parents to enjoy the exhibition while children engage with museum content in a playful way, fostering post-visit family discussion. He distinguishes this from existing educational workshops, which have fixed timings and are often tied to permanent collections. The proposal appears in Artribune's Grandi Mostre #13.
Key facts
- Stefano Monti is a partner at Monti&Taft
- The proposal is for a kindergarten section within major exhibitions
- The service would have no fixed schedules or age limits
- It is distinct from existing educational workshops
- Similar services are already common in international shopping centers
- The article was published in Artribune's Grandi Mostre #13
- Monti suggests the section could be an attraction in itself
- The goal is to allow parents and children to experience the same content differently
Entities
Artists
- Stefano Monti
Institutions
- Monti&Taft
- Artribune