Many of the actions and shots in the art museum resemble similar shots from Ferris Bueller's Day Off when they visit the Art Institute museum.
Upon arriving at the museum, Animal reveals that his favorite artist is Renoir. This canon was established in "The Great Muppet Caper" (1981) when Zoot says of Animal, "He's just upset because he missed the Rembrandt exhibit at the National Gallery," and Animal vehemently corrects, "Renoir!"