Selfie Culture Prompts Some Museums to Relax Photo Rules

The transcript discusses how museums are adapting to modern trends by allowing photography and selfies to compete with interactive museums like the Museum of Ice Cream. However, some museums, like the Prado, still enforce strict no-photo policies to protect the art. The discussion also touches on the universal ban on selfie sticks to ensure safety.

Why are some museums now allowing visitors to take selfies?

• To preserve the art

• To reduce visitor numbers

• To compete with interactive museums

• To increase ticket prices

Which museum in Madrid still prohibits photography?

• The Louvre

• The British Museum

• The Guggenheim

• The Prado

What is a concern for museums like the Sir John Soane Museum regarding photography?

• Visitors might not enjoy the art

• Visitors might damage art

• Visitors might get lost

• Visitors might steal art

What is a universal rule across all museums regarding photography?

• No flash photography

• No selfie sticks

• No group photos

• No professional cameras

Which type of museum is mentioned as a competitor to traditional museums?

• Science museums

• Art museums

• History museums

• Interactive museums like the Museum of Pizza