Night at the Museums

Last weekend, I attended an amazing event here called "The Long Night of the Munich Museums." Here's the deal: pay €15 and get free admission and transportation to every museum in Munich from 7pm to 2am. The only catch: Munich has hundreds of museums; deciding where to go is impossible!

A German friend and I started out at the Palentology Museum and then headed to the Geology Museum next door. From there we took a quick walk to the New Pinakothek, one of Munich's best art museums. After seeing original Van Goghs, Monets, and Manets (which one is lillypads again?), we hopped on the shuttle bus to the Bavarian National Musuem. While still in a Bavarian mood, we finished the night at the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum of Munich. 

The whole evening was fantastic. From speaking German with my friend to watching the huge crowds enjoy live music, art, and science, I couldn't help but be thankful I am in Munich. This city has so much going for it. From creative events like this one to an engaged public that actually attends them, Munich is a model city.

The whole night I kept thinking about my home town of Detroit. I, personally, like Detroit, despite its many negative aspects. I think it has the right resources for a comeback, and it could be a great city once again. But I have to emphasize could. Detroit needs the creative spirit that brings events like this to Munich. Detroit needs the creativity that makes for fun Fridays in Philadelphia. 

Without that energy, people just won't want to stay in Detroit. Places like Munich are calling.