In a delightful turn of events, a group of penguins in Kansas City, Missouri, took a break from their usual confines and embarked on a little adventure to a local art museum. With their zoo closed due to the pandemic, these flightless birds were in need of a change of scenery, and what better place to explore than an art museum?
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art welcomed the penguins, stating on social media that the quarantine had everyone feeling a bit cooped up, including the residents of the Kansas City Zoo. Museum director, Alejandro Martinez, expressed his enthusiasm about hosting these unique visitors, eager to see how they would engage with the artwork. Initially, the penguins appeared perplexed, exchanging glances as if to say, “What are we doing here?” However, they quickly acclimated, wandering through the galleries and taking in the various exhibits.
These Humboldt penguins showed a surprising interest in their artistic surroundings. According to zoo director Emily Hart, they are always exploring new ways to enrich the lives of the animals during this lockdown, and a museum visit seemed like a perfect solution. “They seemed to respond more positively to the works of Caravaggio than Monet,” Martinez humorously noted in a video from the visit. He jokingly added that he spoke Spanish to the penguins, who hail from Chile and Peru, believing they appreciated the history of art.
Both the museum and zoo have been closed since mid-March, and Hart mentioned the birds have been missing the interactions with visitors. The penguins “absolutely loved” their museum experience, and I think many would agree that this should become a routine event even after the pandemic subsides. Penguins exploring art museums is the kind of uplifting news we could all use more of in our lives.
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In summary, a group of curious penguins turned an ordinary day into an extraordinary museum visit, providing a refreshing distraction during lockdowns. Their adventurous spirit and engagement with art not only delighted the museum staff but also brought a smile to many who followed their journey online.