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The Sites and Sounds of NYC Come to You

The coronavirus pandemic is restricting travel, limiting gatherings, and changing the way we experience the world. With new public health and safety instructions being announced every day, the city that never sleeps is definitely slowing down.

Thankfully modern technology is making it possible for many of these museums, parks, and libraries to offer virtual access to their venues, galleries, and collections. While we all engage in social distancing and try to remain entertained and energetic, these virtual NY experiences are a great way to stay connected.

Many NYC attractions offering virtual access
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is offering virtual access to its building and exhibits

Museums

The Google’s Arts & Culture platform offers access to the Metthe Museum of Modern Artthe Brooklyn Museum, and the Cooper Hewitt. Some of the museums also include virtual tours of specific exhibits. The offerings at the Frickthe Museum of the City of New Yorkthe New-York Historical Societythe New York Public Library are particularly nice.

Libraries

New York City’s public libraries have closed, but access to e-books and research platforms is still available. Check out the New York Public LibraryBrooklyn Public Library, and the Queens Public Library to learn what is available.

Parks

The parks are open, but outdoor gatherings and unnecessary exposure are not recommended. If you are feeling pent-up indoors, you can still go on a virtual tour of the High Line elevated park through Google Arts & Culture. New York favorites Central Park and the Staten Island Greenbelt are also open virtually through the New York City Parks Department.

Central Park’s benches are empty, but virtual access is still available

It is not often that you are given an opportunity to be a“Tourist In Your Own Town.” The New York Landmarks Conservancy has a series by that name, giving tours of historic landmarks such as President Theodore Roosevelt’s birthplace and the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum. Most of the concerts scheduled by the 92nd Street Y will be live-streamed with no audience.