The creative economy includes industries built on imagination, storytelling, and design. From animation studios and video games to fashion, film, and advertising, this economy blends culture and commerce. In 2022, UNESCO estimated the global creative economy contributed over $2.25 trillion to the world’s GDP, and it continues to grow each year. By 2050, experts believe creativity will be one of the most valuable resources in the global marketplace.

When children use digital museum platforms, they aren’t just viewers — they become explorers. Virtual creativity allows them to zoom in on a brushstroke, compare artworks across continents, or even curate their own mini-galleries online. For a child in a small town, it means they can experience the Louvre in Paris, the Smithsonian in Washington, or the Children’s Art Museum International, all without leaving home.

Discover how museums across the world are transforming into engaging, inclusive, and kid-friendly spaces where children explore, learn, and create.