The spread of COVID-19 has placed a halt on so many things in our lives, especially our ability to travel, causing many to cancel the vacations they had planned. But while we may be stuck inside, that doesn’t mean we can’t have some new experiences in the meantime. So we’ve put together […]
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Covid-19 – How to explore art and culture and heritage of Europe from home
With Covid 19, a large number of people is currently teleworking, confined to their homes for who knows how long? And once the working day is over, we probably have free time to fill at home – free time that can be filled with cultural activities.
Read MoreHow the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Affecting Museums
Temperature scans, obligatory online reservations, enforced social distancing, and sanitizing stations—these are just some of the ways your next museum visit might look different from in the past. For some art and design lovers, the experience of living under lockdown for months has given them a new appreciation for museums […]
Read MoreThe World-Famed Met Is Re-Opening And Celebrating 150 Years Of Art
In these times, any institution celebrating its 150th anniversary is a reason to rejoice. And for visitors to the Big Apple, as well as its native sons and daughters, the best of art is its own Metropolitan Museum of Art. If museum officials are smiling quite a bit more these days, […]
Read MoreStuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video)
Going into a self-quarantine can have many complex issues and complications beyond having enough food and supplies for two weeks. In terms of entertainment, it also probably means you’re in for a lot of boredom, a lot of Netflix, and a lot of browsing the internet. Now, you get “go to the […]
Read MoreNeed a culture fix while self-isolating? You can tour these museums from your couch
As a growing number of countries go into lockdown due to the coronavirus — and museums and galleries around the world are closed — there are some you can visit from the comfort of your own couch. But for those unable to venture to outside, there are many museums and […]
Read MoreColorado Springs museum wants people’s COVID-19 stories
Everyday lives changed in unexpected split seconds in 2020, a time of stay-at-home orders, COVID-19 tests, parents-turned-teachers, closed businesses and everyone wearing masks. For local residents, like people everywhere, the pandemic has had deep, ongoing impact. And there are so many personal stories. The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is inviting […]
Read MoreVisitors Return to Museums, With Masks On
When the Field Museum in Chicago reopened to members in mid-July, it became clear the gallery housing “Sue”—the world largest and most complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex—was a choke-point as visitors stopped to take in a light show projection on the fossil, and to hear her story. While many […]
Read MoreMuseums in Japan collect daily items to log pandemic history
A number of museums across Japan have started collecting materials related to the novel coronavirus pandemic, such as face masks and fliers, to keep track of everyday life during the outbreak and pass on as a legacy to future generations. The move comes as museums realize they have hardly any […]
Read MorePandemic Pushes Museums Deeper Into Digital Age
When Covid-19 forced museums to shut their buildings spring, many created new virtual offerings for visitors. That digital content is likely here to stay. For years, museums have been seeking to transform their missions for the digital age. The coronavirus pandemic has put that transformation front and center.
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