Five Star Gift Ideas

Museum visits can be a really special and meaningful way to spend time with a loved one, and there are a few different ways you could incorporate this interest in a birthday gift for your girlfriend.

1. Plan a special museum day: If your girlfriend loves museums, it might be a delightful surprise to plan a whole day of museum visits for her birthday! Start by researching which museums or exhibits she's been curious about and have a plan for when you'll visit each. Depending on where you are located, you might want to surround the day with other fun activities, like a nice meal or a walk in the park.

2. Purchase a museum membership: Many museums offer memberships that provide year-round access to all their exhibits and events. Investing in a museum membership for your girlfriend would gift her unlimited opportunities to explore her favorite institutions at her leisure. Plus, depending on which museum you choose, there may be extra member benefits like exclusive exhibition previews or special events.

3. Buy a museum-inspired gift: If your girlfriend loves museums, you might lean into that passion with a gift that connects to the art or history she enjoys. Here are a few ideas:

- A coffee table book highlighting her favorite museum(s) and their collections. You might consider pairing this with a journal or a nice set of pens so she can take notes during her visits.

- A piece of artwork she loves from a museum exhibit. You could inquire with the museum or gallery to see if they have prints or reproductions for sale.

- A museum-quality art supplies kit. Think high-quality pencils, charcoal or pastel sticks, or paintbrushes for her to use during her own art-making.

Whatever you choose, a birthday gift that speaks to your girlfriend's passion for museums will show her how much you appreciate and support what makes her unique.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.