Molly Enking (Smithsonian Magazine)Hélène Boyer explains that museum visits have been shown to increase levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter colloquially known as the “happy chemical” due to its mood-boosting properties…According to Boyer, the uptick in hormones associated with enjoying an afternoon of art is similar to that offered by exercise…
Also in Brussels this year
So there’s a chemical reason I like going to museums 😂
Curious if anyone has studied whether the effects hold from a virtual visit 🤔