Want to increase your empathy? Visit a museum

The growing divisiveness in society is hurting many people. Here’s an innovative way to find healing: Visit a museum. Most people visit a museum for the arts or for history, but a new book argues that museums offer other inspiration as well. Fostering Empathy Through Museums showcases a variety of museums and programs fostering empathy through deliberate practices. And nurturing empathy is a first step toward reducing the prejudice that causes so much hurt. READ MORE