In the past, children would groan at the thought of being dragged around dusty exhibits in lifeless museums. But the idea of what a museum should be has changed considerably, and many are offering special activities for youngsters.
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Swissinfo.ch visited the Klee Centre in Bern, housing the world’s most important collection of the works of artist Paul Klee, and the Château de Prangins, a national museum near Nyon. In both places children learn about art and history in unusual ways. (Julie Hunt/swissinfo.ch)
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With competition from social media and other online diversions, museums need to find innovative ways to keep the public’s attention.
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