I went to Art Alive, the museum's annual flower ex...

I went to Art Alive, the museum's annual flower exhibition that features artwork reinterpreted as flowers and other botanicals. It was my first Art Alive and my first visit to the museum in a few years, so there have been some changes. Even though things are reopened, they require masks on inside. Much of the Asian art from the closed Mingei museum has a place here now. There are new sections and room configurations. Some art pieces have been relocated to other rooms. They had an outdoor "bazaar" this year (tickets extra) that gave a nice seating area to eat and people watch with a nice soundtrack getting people into the party vibes. There were modest options for food and gifts. The family activity tent was a great way to do arts and crafts while learning about gardening from docents. You get a free take home succulent when done! I would do this activity last, so you don't have to carry around plant all day. The flowers are amazing and the two-story display in the rotunda is the best one. It was an enjoyable way to see familiar art in a new way. There were also new exhibitions to explore, like colored pencil art that look photographic. Pro-tip, head past Panama 66 for the sculpture garden, an outdoor extension of the museum that's free to see. They created a giant outdoor flower mural for the event.