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Educational Activities in NYC That Are Perfect for Kids

Educational Activities in NYC Perfect for Kids

If you’re coming to New York City, check out some educational activities in NYC that are amazing to experience with kids!

Educational Activities in NYC Perfect for Kids

New York City is a city that’s full of culture and history and there are great educational activities in NYC for kids, as well!

Throughout the centuries, New York City has served as the melting pot of America as it became the entryway for immigrants to enter the country.

Because of this, there are a ton of densely populated immigrant neighborhoods in the city and as many as 800 languages are spoken in New York.

This makes NYC an exciting trip for visiting families as there are a lot of educational and cultural activities that are perfect for kids.

Below, we have listed down some of our top recommendations for educational trips with your kids in NYC.


Visit the Bronx Zoo

If you find yourself in the Bronx, why not visit the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States.

First opened in 1899, the Bronx Zoo covers almost 265 acres that have some of the best animal exhibits in the country.

A list of tips from Mommy Poppins notes that when you visit the Bronx Zoo, you should try the extra exhibits and activities, such as The Congo Gorilla Forest and Tiger Mountain.

You could even sign your children up to the Nature Trek and Treetop Adventure. Because over 2 million people visit the zoo every year, be sure to visit during the off-season if at all possible.

 

Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art ⁠

It goes without saying that you should try to get your kids involved in arts and culture as early as you can.

When you’re in NYC, take the opportunity to swing by one of the most renowned museums in the world, the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art.

In a list about NYC arts and culture, we talk about how the museum houses almost 5,000 years of art from all over the world ⁠— from the famed marble statue Perseus with The Head of Medusa to modern Jackson Pollock paintings.

Before heading to the museum, be sure to check the event calendar as they might have some family-friendly programs in store for your kids, such as toddler story times and sketching activities.

 

Learn Empathy at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

Learning about the 9/11 tragedy has a truly important lesson for every child that visits.

Aside from helping children understand the horror of war and terrorism, learning about 9/11 can also instill empathy and compassion in them.

If you find yourself in NYC, make the 9/11 Memorial and Museum an important stop on your trip.

In this memorial, you and your children can see photos, videos, and other artifacts from that fateful day. To make sure that your child absorbs and processes the heavy information they gathered from visiting the museum, you should conduct an empathy-building exercise after your visit.

A list of activities that teach empathy by SymptomFind highlights how you can encourage your children to write down their feelings in an emotions journal.

This way, they can express the heavy emotions and information that they’ve gathered from the trip to this museum in a healthy manner.

 

Have a fun time at the National Museum of Mathematics

A lot of kids find math boring.

But, if you want to get them interested in this particular subject, you should make an effort to visit the National Museum of Mathematics when your family visits NYC.

In this museum, you can find a lot of exhibits that highlight the importance of math, science, and technology in our daily lives.

A guide from Mama Maven lists some of the most fun activities in the museum such as the square-wheeled trike, motionscape, light grooves, and robot swarm.

Museum of Mathematics Educational Activities in NYC Perfect for Kids


So, if you want to turn your NYC trip into a huge fun-filled, educational excursion for your kids, keep in mind the activities we’ve listed above and you’re sure to have a very memorable trip.

Despite of what some people might say, New York City IS a great place to visit with kids!


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Shark Exhibition at AMNH Takes A Bite Out Of The Big Apple

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We are huge fans of the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)! Today we came to share about the Shark Exhibition that is a great attraction to visit and enjoy!

Sharks are incredibly interesting creatures that have captivated the minds and imaginations of artists, writers, and scientists for centuries.

Up through August 14, 2022, the American Museum of Natural History will be holding an exhibit dedicated exclusively to these fascinating marine animals.

This article will explore the AMNH’s Shark Exhibit in great detail:


The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)

The American Museum of Natural History is one of New York’s oldest museums, first constructed in 1874 and opened in 1877. The museum is located in Theodore Roosevelt Park, a stone’s throw from Central Park.

The museum’s complex comprises over 20 buildings, housing 45 permanent exhibitions. There is also a planetarium and a library, the latter of which is usually open to the public but due to the pandemic, is currently closed.

The museum’s collection includes over 30 million specimens, ranging from plants to fossils.

It collection also includes human remains and cultural artifacts. One of the museum’s most popular permanent exhibits is the Silk Road, where one can find artifacts from across ancient Asia.

Tickets to the American Natural History Museum are very affordable. Concessions are also offered to children, students, and the elderly.

Shark Exhibition AMNH NYC Behind The Scenes NYC

Sharks Exhibition

The exhibit, Sharks, which opened to the public on Wednesday, December 15, is dedicated to sharks, ancient and modern.

It will give visitors an opportunity to learn about some of nature’s most misunderstood animals, which are often characterized as killing machines. Sharks features fossils, life-sized models, and interactive learning exhibits.

As a side note, it is possible to purchase shark fossils online.

One cannot bring the Sharks exhibit home, but it is possible for one to purchase one’s own shark fossils and recreate the exhibit!

What’s to be Learned?

Some of the things you will learn about at the exhibit include what makes sharks unique, with media displays showcasing sharks’ various attributes, including their cartilage-based skeletons and their anatomies.

Also included will be information about the diversity of shark species. There are over 500 species of sharks, yet most people only seem to know about Great Whites and Tiger sharks.

The exhibit will also give people an opportunity to learn about the relationship between humans and sharks. The exhibit’s aim is to stamp out the misconception that sharks are inherently violent creatures, that want to hurt humans.

In fact, the exhibit shows that humans are far more dangerous to sharks than they are to us.

The exhibit is now open to the public and can be found on the third floor of Gallery 3. Timed entry is required, so you will need to book your ticket and arrive at the time that is provided in your booking email.

Tickets to this exhibition are selling out fast, so if you want to stand a chance at getting in you need to book your tickets sooner rather than later. You might find that if you leave it too late, there will be no tickets available for you to purchase.

Shark Exhibition AMNH Behind The Scenes NYC

After enjoying the Shark Exhibition, be sure to walk around the other exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)! You’ll literally be able to spend hours there!

If you want to grab a bit, before heading to your next stop, stop by the Tavern on the Green, an iconic restaurant inside Central Park, or the Peruvian Pio Pio, of the famous pizza spot Motorino.


Museum COVID Policies

If you’re planning on visiting the Sharks exhibit, you’ll need to follow the museum’s COVID-19 health and safety requirements.

These include wearing facial coverings for the entirety of your visit, for all visitors two and up. And, maintaining a distance of six feet from others outside of your group.

You must also be fully vaccinated in order to enter. Personal identification for visitors 18 and over, as well as proof of vaccination, is required for entry. It is also asked that all visitors follow directions from the museum’s staff and security guards. Pathways have been coordinated in order to reduce people’s contact with each other.

You must also postpone your visit if you have symptoms of COVID-19, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Or, if you have been in contact with somebody who has been infected with COVID-19 within the past 14 days. In addition, you are asked to use hand sanitizer which is available at numerous stations throughout the building.

If you are exempt from being vaccinated or wearing a mask, it is advised that you contact the Museum directly in order to determine whether you will be permitted entry or not.

New York is not very lenient as far as exemptions are concerned, with many of the city’s shops, restaurants, and public venues not permitting anybody who isn’t vaccinated, regardless of exemption status. Do your research beforehand if you aren’t vaccinated so you can avoid hassles upon arrival.

Sharks are some of the world’s most enigmatic creatures. The American Natural History Museum’s latest exhibit hopes to shed some light on them, giving people a true insight into what these incredible creatures are really like. It’s not something that you will want to miss.


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5 solid reasons to walk the Brooklyn Bridge

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New York City will always be one of the best spots on Earth for countless reasons. But, one of them is this amazing spot! So, we will give you 5 solid reasons to walk the Brooklyn Bridge. And if you’ve done it, do it again, and again…and again!

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Photo Credit: ©Behind the Scenes NYC

So you’re planning to visit NYC? We’re gonna give you 5 solid reasons to walk the Brooklyn Bridge!

You probably have some highlights on your agenda already, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Natural History Museum.

But, did you forget the Brooklyn Bridge? If you did it’s time to ale ate it to the top of your list and get it in early – here’s why.


PHOTO OPS

What social media platform do you use most? Facebook or Instagram?

It doesn’t really matter, not when it comes to posting interesting pics of you at famous locations. If you’re in NYC the Brooklyn Bridge is one photo op you don’t want to miss.

A photo at the Brooklyn Bridge, taken by you or a friend, will be the best profile pic you could dream of. On a sunny day the water of the Hudson River glistens and the city behind you appears still. It’s anything but that.

 

THE STUNNING VIEWS

When you visit NYC you partly go there for the bustling shops, the museums, and the entertainment.

The other reason you go is for the views. NYC has one of the most iconic skylines in the world and there are various ways to see it.

One of those ways is by walking the Brooklyn Bridge. OK so you won’t see the iconic skyline as you would on a postcard, but in some ways it’s even better.

You get stunning views of Manhattan, the Freedom Tower, the Empire State Building and The Statue of Liberty.

 

FOR THE EXERCISE

The Brooklyn Bridge is a mile long. That’s two miles if you walk across it and back. It’s even more if you count the steps it took you to get to the bridge and the steps you took on the Brooklyn side. All of this counts as exercise whether you log it or not.

After a day at the Brooklyn Bridge you will feel as though you have been to the gym or run a half marathon. Don’t let that put you off, it builds core strength, fitness, and makes you feel like you deserve the treats on the other side. There are many treats.

 

THE HISTORY

The Brooklyn Bridge has a long and interesting history with lots of secrets.

It’s best to learn a little bit about it before you go to visit, then you can understand the feat of engineering and the sacrifice that was required to build it. The Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883, 125 years ago.

To give you a snapshot, the Brooklyn Bridge is the oldest suspension bridge in the world, it also hasn’t changed much in its 125 year history.

Also, did you know that 12 people died while building it? You can see some iconic images of the bridge being built at the city’s museums and archives.

 

VISIT BROOKLYN

When you visit NYC you don’t want to miss out on Brooklyn.

Unfortunately this is all too easy since it’s a peripheral Borough across the suspension bridge. Crossing the bridge give you the bridge experience and access to Brooklyn.

There, you will encounter a huge mix of people, accents, and foods. It’s the quintessential area to visit in NYC. You can spend your time visiting art galleries, boutiques, and organic restaurants.

There is even a must-go park! Beautiful! And, if you need a little help, check out this super cool tour!

15 Spots In New York For Every Photographer to Explore

Curiosities Our Bucket Lists 15 Spots In New York For Every Photographer To Explore DUMBO

Today, we’re going to share you a different content. We’ve selected 15 spots in New York for every photographer to explore! And, great ones for the first timers too! So, let’s start with #1 in grand style, in DUMBO!

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DUMBO – Photo Credit: ©Behind the Scenes NYC

So, our 1st from the 15 spots in New York for every photographer to explore, is located in Brooklyn!

This photo above is at the intersection of Washington Street and Water Street and is easily classified as one of the most photogenic spots in New York. DUMBO, a neighborhood known for its cobbled streets, got its nickname because it is located right under the Manhattan Bridge (Down Under The Manhattan Bridge – aka DUMBO). Looking at the bridge from the crossroads you can easily see the Empire State Building under its arches. This is the New York that everyone wants to get a taste of

When we think of New York we are often wowed by its majestic value. It’s a place that excites us and a place many have grown up watching on TV. New York is full of areas that bring art to life and are a dream for both filmmakers and photographers alike.

Tourists too, often flock to many places in the city for the perfect Instagram post. If you are in New York, you will probably know of all the great spots to stay. Accommodation in the city is massive, there is something for everyone and if you are traveling and are carrying lots of bulky cases and equipment you may need somewhere to store it. You may want to look at baggage storage to ensure that you have somewhere to keep your things before your next flight.

So, what makes New York tick? Well, plenty!

A little tip: when you travel to New York, it’s important to always respect the daily life of the locals. New York is full of people who have lived here all their lives and tourism can get heavy. There are so many ways to enjoy the view of a point of interest without making tourism a nuisance

So, where are these places that are incredibly Instagram worthy? Let’s face it, in New York City, a subway station is an epic Instagram shot alone!

Here are some more of our top picks for novice New York travelers and for every photographer to explore.

You might bump into quite a few tourists, which we are typically running away from, but for the 1st timer, these are the must-see spots:


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NYPL (New York Public Library) – Photo Credit: ©Behind the Scenes NYC

#2 New York Public Library

Also known as the Stephen A. Schwarzman building, has been not only the scene of countless blockbuster movies but, on the other hand, it’s a sacred refuge for New Yorkers that need time off from the noise.

#3 The Empire State Building

It’s great and definitely a place to visit if you never have before. But, we do love the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at the Rockefeller Center. Its 360º view is unbeatable.

#4 NY City Hall

Getting married in New York City is the dream of countless brides and brides-to-be out there, right? Well, to make it right – if you do make your dream come true – is go get your Marriage License at New York’s City Hall! So Carrie Bradshaw style…!

#5  Carry Bradshaw’s Apartment

…Which, we can’t forget when talking about the City of Dreams (and fashion, and art, and gastronomy…and…)! Well, it’s the best city. So, you must visit Carry Bradshaw’s apartment in the West Village – or just Village for the locals! 66 Perry Street.

#6 Foley Square

Located right in front of the famous New York County Supreme Court. Remember Harvey Spector and Mike Ross in the series Suits? We miss these guys…

#7 East Village

One of our favorite neighborhoods! It’s crazy (but we’re thankful), how tourists have not yet discovered how awesome the East Village area is! If you’re a food enthusiast, this area a great area to explore countless local gems!

#8 Little Italy

Mangia Che Ti Fa Benne! Literally, it translates to “Eat that it will make you well!”. Italians believe in the power of food and in the beauty of the entire food experience! And, Little Italy will welcome you into this mind set! Be sure to stop at any of the famous restaurants to enjoy pasta or pizza, with a nice glass of wine!

#9 Chinatown

Probably one of the most underrated areas in Manhattan. I guess, people just don’t know their way around the neighborhood, but those that do have a great time exploring speakeasy bars, amazing local restaurants like Buddha Bodai, creative cuisines…and some even venture into those small underground “spas” for a good foot massage.

#10 Soho

Not on the top of our list, but if you’re an Influencer, or aspiring Influencer, the area is the mecca for Instagram Fashion Photography. But yes, SoHo’s cobblestone streets are truly a beautiful background.

#11 Brooklyn Bridge

Probably the most famous Bridge in the world, and also one of the most unique for sure! It’s definitely a touristy attraction overflowing with visitors, locals bike riding their way across the bridge for work, local merchants selling small gifts…it’s a real confusion, hahaha! But, crossing the Brooklyn Bridge always gives me some of the most amazing feelings and you’re really able to experience New York City’s energy.

#12 Flatiron Building

Another great spot for photographers and visitors is the Flatiron Building. Its architecture is amazing, and it has a big history. Built in 1902, this magnificent building is located between 5th Avenue and Broadway. The neighborhood has become very popular and the pedestrian paths in front of the building as well as the nearby Madison Square Park are ideal scenery for photos.

#13 Brooklyn Wall Art

Graffiti is a huge deal in New York and has been relatively European, but not anymore. Lots of areas of Brooklyn have artistic walls, which make for great photography. Williamsburg, for example, has plenty of vivid graffiti murals that are unique and signed by famous names like Eduardo Kobra, or just Kobra! It’s time to discover the real New York. If you have time, go get lost in Bushwick (only a few subway stops from Williamsburg, also in Brooklyn), also known for The Bushwick Collective with its graffiti and street arts.

#14 Greenwich Village

One of the most beautiful places, the Greenwich Village, is known for its beautiful buildings, its red bricks or brownstones, and the different shades of green that exist in every corner of the area. Also, it boasts plenty of peace and quiet from the bustling city. The area is known for being a historic place in the fight for the LGBTQ+ rights and where the famous Stonewall Riot happened in 1969, kickstarting this movement.

#15 Liberty Island

Now this is surely a photographer’s dream location (but not a paradise for locals running away from the flocking tourists. Liberty Island is a small, uninhabited island, which hosts our beautiful and powerful Lady Liberty (aka Statue of Liberty).

The statue is 93 meters high and the seven rays of the crown represent the seven seas and seven continents. It takes about an hour to see it all and to take all the photos you’ll want – a bit longer if you really want to capture the hum of the city.

The view of Manhattan’s skyline, from the island, is unique and truly unforgettable – it’s a must for any new tourist to the city. If you do not want to get off the ferry boat, you might want to take the Staten Island Ferry that is a free option and you can see the Statue. Unless…you want to go inside the statue where it costs around $18.

It’s the true heart of NYC and a place that you will always remember visiting. The city itself is home to so much beauty so it’s always best to get around walking and exploring all neighborhoods. Leave the Ubers for nighttime when you decide to slip into those heals (or pretty shoes)!


Photo Credits: ©Behind the Scenes NYC

One World: Together At Home by Global Citizen [Largest Online Music Event]

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Let’s meet up?! This Saturday, April 18th, LIVE: One World: Together At Home, the most important and largest online music event of our time! Curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga, the event will celebrate health workers globally.

As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to force people apart, Global Citizen is using the power of music and advocacy to bring people together with One World: Together At Home.

Announced on April 6th, One World: Together At Home is a global special curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga, premiering Saturday, April 18th, in celebration and support of health care workers and the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization (WHO).

It will include appearances and performances by today’s most notable entertainers — and on Tuesday, the organization released a new list of participants, including Alicia Keys, Amy Poehler, Awkwafina, Camila Cabello, Céline Dion, Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Lopez, LL COOL J, Lupita Nyong’o, Matthew McConaughey, Oprah Winfrey, Pharrell Williams, Sam Smith, Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, Usher, Victoria Beckham, and more.

The special event will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel of Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Stephen Colbert of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Friends from Sesame Street will also add to the incredible lineup.

“We are grateful to the private sector who have listened to the public’s call for action and come together to support the global response to COVID19. This pandemic is too large for governments to tackle alone,” said Hugh Evans, co-founder and CEO of Global Citizen.

We’re calling on individuals and philanthropists to join and support COVID-19 response initiatives. Changemakers, investors, and foundation leaders are being urged to support global health efforts by investing in building stronger health systems and funding vaccine development.

Music One World Together At Home Global Citizen Billie Eilish“We are also incredibly grateful for the continued support from the artist community to make One World: Together At Home a moment of global unity,” Evans said.

“Our hope for the special is that everyone will come away believing that we, as a shared humanity, can emerge from this moment forever grateful for the work of doctors, nurses, teachers, grocery store workers, and all those who are the backbone of our communities.”

One World: Together At Home will be broadcast on Saturday at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT, appearing on ABC, NBC, ViacomCBS Networks, The CW, iHeartMedia, and Bell Media networks and platforms in Canada. Internationally, BBC One will run the program in the UK on Sunday, April 19th, from 7pm to 9pm BST. Additional international broadcasters include AXS TV, beIN Media Group, IMDb, MultiChoice Group, and RTE.

The broadcast will include appearances by:

Amy Poehler, Andrea Bocelli, Awkwafina, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Burna Boy, Camila Cabello, Céline Dion, Chris Martin, David Beckham, Eddie Vedder, Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John, FINNEAS, Idris and Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Kerry Washington, Lady Gaga, Lang Lang, Lizzo, LL COOL J, Lupita Nyong’o, Maluma, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Pharrell Williams, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Smith, Shah Rukh Khan, Shawn Mendes, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, and Usher.

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There will also be a globally curated digital show beginning at 11am PDT/ 2pm EDT/ 6pm GMT. Streaming partners include Alibaba, Amazon Prime Video, Apple, Facebook, Instagram, LiveXLive, Tencent, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, TIDAL, TuneIn, Twitch, Twitter, Yahoo, and YouTube.

The digital livestream will include appearances by:

Adam Lambert, Andra Day, Angèle, Anitta, Annie Lennox, Becky G, Ben Platt, Billy Ray Cyrus, Black Coffee, Bridget Moynahan, Burna Boy, Cassper Nyovest, Charlie Puth, Christine and the Queens, Common, Connie Britton, Danai Gurira, Delta Goodrem, Don Cheadle, Eason Chan, Ellie Goulding, Erin Richards, FINNEAS, Heidi Klum, Hozier, Hussain Al Jasmi, Jack Black, Jacky Cheung, Jack Johnson, Jameela Jamil, James McAvoy, Jason Segel, Jennifer Hudson, Jess Glynne, Jessie J, Jessie Reyez, John Legend, Juanes, Kesha, Lady Antebellum, Lang Lang, Leslie Odom Jr., Lewis Hamilton, Liam Payne, Lili Reinhart, Lilly Singh, Lindsey Vonn, Lisa Mishra, Lola Lennox, Luis Fonsi, Maren Morris, Matt Bomer, Megan Rapinoe, Michael Bublé, Milky Chance, Naomi Osaka, Natti Natasha, Niall Horan, Nomzamo Mbatha, P.K. Subban, Picture This, Rita Ora, Samuel L Jackson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sebastián Yatra, Sheryl Crow, Sho Madjozi, SOFI TUKKER, SuperM, The Killers, Tim Gunn, Vishal Mishra, and Zucchero.

On top of releasing a new list of participating artists, we also just announced corporate partnerships that intend to support the WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, powered by the UN Foundation, and regional organizations working to tackle local issues, too.

Music One World Together At Home Global Citizen Elton JohnAs part of the One World: Together At Home campaign, Global Citizen has partnered with Analog Devices, Cisco, Citi, The Coca-Cola Company, GSK, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, State Farm, Target, Teneo, Verizon, Vodafone, and WW International.

Commitments from partners will go toward resources for frontline health workers. As well as local organizations working to provide food, shelter, and health care to people in need during this pandemic.

One World: Together At Home is part of our campaign launched in March in support of the WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Global Citizens from more than 130 countries have taken tens of thousands of actions in support of the response fund, calling on world leaders and corporations to do their part and pledge commitments.

www.globalcitizen.org


Are you looking for other online cultural activities to do during the Covid-19? Check out the MET Opera On Demand & Nightly Met Opera Streams, or try Exploring New York Through Google Arts & Culture.

And for the cinephiles,  enjoy our list of 45 Films Set In New York City [Covid Movie Marathon].

Have fun!


Photo Credit & Text: Courtesy of Global Citizen

Exploring New York Through Google Arts & Culture

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Social distancing can certainly be a challenge to many of us. But, with that in mind, businesses are being creative! Have you ever thought about exploring New York through Google Arts & Culture?

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Google Arts & Culture was created back in early 2011 and is “an online platform through which the public can access high-resolution images of artworks housed in the initiative’s partner museums.

The project was launched through its Google Cultural Institute initiative, in cooperation with 17 international museums, including the Tate Gallery, London; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City; and the Uffizi, Florence.”

You’re able to explore some of the most wonderful museums and places, art collections and historical works in history! Some of the Categories this content is divided in are:

  • Explore the Collections: Museums, galleries, and institutions around the world
  • Explore in High Definition: Discover the details you might have missed
  • Explore in Augmented and Virtual Reality: Experience culture in 360˚ degrees
  • Being Basquiat
  • Explore by Time: From ancient artifacts to contemporary art
  • Explore in 3D: Get a new perspective
  • Explore with Street View: From backstage at the Paris Opera to the top of the Taj Mahal
  • Explore by Artist: Discover artists alphabetically or through time
  • Explore by Color: From serene greens in Impressionism to vibrant yellows by Van Gogh
  • Explore Culture Across the Globe: Discover food, fashion, magic, and more

https://artsandculture.google.com

Moreover, take a look at the New York City museums that you can explore through Google Arts & Culture!


1) The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET) ©Behind the Scenes NYC

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, kindly known as The Met, is not only one of the most renowned museums in the world, but it’s also one of our personal favorites.

Getting lost in it is one our favorites things to do. Due to the current situation, with the Covid-19, we wanted to remind you that you can explore their collection online!

“The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in three iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer, and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since it was founded in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. Every day, art comes alive in the Museum’s galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.”

Go explore!

2) The Cloisters Museum and Gardens

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The MET Cloister ©Behind the Scenes NYC

Many people don’t know that The Cloisters is actually part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The museum opened to the public in May of 1938 and is focused on art and architecture of medieval Europe.

It’s located at Fort Tyron Park with a priceless view of the Hudson River – and I have the say, the sunset there is amazing!

“Located in a spectacular four-acre setting overlooking the Hudson River, the building incorporates elements from five medieval cloisters—Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Bonnefont-en-Comminges, Trie-en-Bigorre, and Froville—and from other monastic sites located in southern France.

Three of the cloisters reconstructed at the branch museum feature gardens planted according to horticultural information found in medieval treatises and poetry, garden documents and herbals, and medieval works of art such as tapestries, stained-glass windows, and column capitals.”

Go explore!

3) Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

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MoMA Museum of Modern Art – Photo Credit: Courtesy

Another museum, part of the list of most famous NYC museums, is MOMA – the Museum of Modern Art.

“Founded in 1929, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in midtown Manhattan was the first museum devoted to the modern era.

Today MoMA’s rich and varied collection offers a panoramic overview of modern and contemporary art, from the innovative European painting and sculpture of the 1880s to today’s film, design, and performance art.

From an initial gift of eight prints and one drawing, the collection has grown to include over 150,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, architectural models and drawings, and design objects; approximately 22,000 films and four million film stills; and, in its Library and Archives, over 300,000 books, artist books, and periodicals, and extensive individual files on more than 70,000 artists.”

Go explore!

4) The Frick Collection

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The Frick Collection – Photo Credit: Courtesy

Not many people that come visit or live New York have The Frick Collection on their To-Go itinerary. But, it’s definitely their loss, since it gathers a breathtaking collection!

“The Frick Collection was founded by Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919), the Pittsburgh coke and steel industrialist.

At his death, Mr. Frick bequeathed his New York residence and the most outstanding of his many artworks to establish a public gallery for the purpose of “encouraging and developing the study of the fine arts.”

Chief among his bequests, which also included sculpture, drawings, prints, and decorative arts such as furniture, porcelains, enamels, rugs, and silver, were one hundred thirty-one paintings.

The Frick Collection now houses a permanent collection of more than 1,100 works of art from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century.”

Go explore!

5) Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum – Photo Credit: Courtesy

The Guggenheim Museum is just a few steps from The Met, and part of the Museum Mile in the Upper East Side. It’s architecture has been the topic of countless discussions on modern and contemporary art, as well as within the architectural universe!

“Founded in 1937, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of art, primarily of the modern and contemporary periods, through exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications.

The Guggenheim network that began in the 1970s when the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, was joined by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, has since expanded to include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (opened 1997), and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (currently in development).

Looking to the future, the Guggenheim Foundation continues to forge international collaborations that take contemporary art, architecture, and design beyond the walls of the museum.”

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6) American Museum of Natural History

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American Museum of Natural History ©Behind the Scenes NYC

This museum is not only for kids, but adults love it as well. It’s been the scenery in famous blockbuster movies and was obviously the star in the trilogy “Night at the Museum” with Ben Stiller!

We have to agree that seeing all the specimens and artifacts coming to life at night, was pretty cool, right?

“The American Museum of Natural History, founded in 1869, is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions. The Museum encompasses 45 permanent exhibition halls, including the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium, as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions.

It is home to the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial, New York State’s official memorial to its 33rd governor and the nation’s 26th president, and a tribute to Roosevelt’s enduring legacy of conservation.

The Museum’s five active research divisions and three cross-disciplinary centers support approximately 200 scientists, whose work draws on a world-class permanent collection of more than 33 million specimens and artifacts, as well as specialized collections for frozen tissue and genomic and astrophysical data, and one of the largest natural history libraries in the world.”

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7) Whitney Museum Of American Art

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Love love the Whitney Museum and every time, we get swept of our feet with the exhibitions they put on. “Roy Lichtenstein’s Entablatures” and “Andy Warhol’s From A to B and back again” are just two to name!

“As the preeminent institution devoted to the art of the United States, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists.

The Whitney is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting American art, and its collection—arguably the finest holding of twentieth-century American art in the world—is the Museum’s key resource.

The Museum’s signature exhibition, the Biennial, is the country’s leading survey of the most recent developments in American art.Innovation has been a hallmark of the Whitney since its beginnings.”

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Now, a few other collections on Google Arts & Culture you might like to explore:

8) Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Cooper Hewitt – Photo by Scott Rudd

Cooper Hewitt is America’s design museum. Inclusive, innovative and experimental, the museum’s dynamic exhibitions, education programs, master’s program, publications and online resources inspire, educate and empower people through design.

An integral part of the Smithsonian Institution—the world’s largest museum and research complex—Cooper Hewitt is located on New York City’s Museum Mile in the historic, landmark Carnegie Mansion. Steward of one of the world’s most diverse and comprehensive design collections—over 210,000 objects that range from an ancient Egyptian faience cup dating to about 1100 BC to contemporary 3-D-printed objects and digital code—Cooper Hewitt welcomes everyone to discover the importance of design and its power to change the world.

Cooper Hewitt knits digital into experiences to enhance ideas, extend reach beyond museum walls and enable greater access, personalization, experimentation and connection.”

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9) The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

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The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center – Photo Credit: Courtesy

More and more, we know and feel how important it is to share the story and lives of the LGBTQ+ community. Not only is the City of New York the home to the start of the entire movement, but today it gathers a beautiful, strong, proud, healthy community!

The Stonewall Inn was the place where the gay rights movement kicked off in 1969, and there is a great deal more to learn and share!

New York City’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center empowers people to lead healthy, successful lives. The Center celebrates our diversity and advocates for justice and opportunity.”

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10) The Morgan Library & Museum

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The Morgan Library Museum – Photo by Scott Kelby

We love exploring the city’s libraries and we’re always sharing about the New York Public Library, But, The Morgan Library & Museum is gorgeous and definitely worth visiting!

“Just a short walk from Grand Central and Penn Station, the Morgan is a major exhibition venue for fine art, literature, and music, one of New York’s great historic sites, and a wonderful place to dine, shop, and attend a concert or film.”

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11) Brooklyn Museum

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It’s no news that Brooklyn borough is becoming more and more part of the travel scene. Curious and demanding tourists (the ones that don’t enjoy exploring the saturated touristy scene) are flocking into the neighborhood. They falling in love with every business and every corner.

“The Brooklyn Museum, housed in a 560,000-square-foot, Beaux-Arts building, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country. Its world-renowned permanent collections range from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary art, and represent a wide range of cultures.

The mission of the Brooklyn Museum is to act as a bridge between the rich artistic heritage of world cultures, as embodied in its collections, and the unique experience of each visitor.”

Go explore!


Lastly, you might want to see the Google Arts & Culture full list of partners that are part of the online Museum experience!

Have fun exploring New York and share your thoughts with us below!!


Photo Credits: ©Behind the Scenes NYC, ©2018 Scott Rudd to the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Scott Kelby, 2015 to the Morgan Library & Museum and courtesy of the Museums
Excerpts: Google Arts & Culture

45 Films Set in New York City [Covid Movie Marathon]

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Like people always say: “When life gives you lemons, grab salt and Tequila!”. So, grab your cocktail and get ready for a list of over 45 Films Set in New York City. It’s time for the Covid Movie Marathon!

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Scene of Ocean’s 8 in the New York City Subway. Photo Credit: Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros

We’re all quite shaken by the Covid-19 and to help things get back to normal, and to keep our sanity and hope, we decided to list some of the hundreds of films set in New York City.

A while back Fernanda, our Founder, shot a YouTube video showing 25 most iconic and Instagrammable movie locations in NYC where you could go to see the exact location. If you haven’t seen it, check it out.

This time, we bring a list of over 45 Films Set in New York City, some dating back to 1901! Many are fully shot in New York, others have a few scenes in the City and other locations like Coney Island!

So, get your popcorn and sofa ready and let’s make the best of this Quarantine! Enjoy your Covid Movie Marathon!


2010 – 2020:

Mariage Story (2019)
Ocean’s 8 (2018)
The Fate of the Furious (2017)
How to Be Single (2016)
Tallulah (2016)
The Intern (2015)
Brooklyn (2015)
John Wick (2014)
Lucy (2014)
Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
The Bourne Legacy (2012)
Friends with Benefits  (2011)*
Black Swan (2010)
Eat Pray Love (2010)

2000 – 2009:

Julie & Julia (2009)
Sex and the City (2008)*
August Rush (2007)
The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
The Terminal (2004)
Hitch (2005)
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
Gangs of NY  (2002)
Vanilla Sky (2001)
A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001)
Coyote Ugly (2000)*
American Psycho (2000)

Later 1900’s:

The Bone Collector (1999)
You’ve Got Mail (1998)
Home Alone 2 (1992)*
Goodfellas (1990)
When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Do The Right Thing (1989)
Coming to America (1988)
Big (1988)
Manhattan (1979)*
Annie Hall (1977)
Taxi Driver (1976)
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
The Seven Year Itch (1955)

*These movies have been featured on a YouTube video we did called 25 Most Iconic And Instagrammable Movie Locations In NYC. You’ll also be able to see other movies not listed in this post!

Earlier 1900’s:

The Jazz Singer (1927)
Coney Island (1917)
Lights of New York (1916)
What Happened on Twenty-third Street, New York City (1901)

Other sequence movies like these below, have more than one film shot in New York:

The Godfather
Ghostbusters
Spider-Man
Stuart Little
Cruel Intentions

Now, to see a HUGE compilations of hundred of movies, see the Wikipedia List of Films Set in New York City!


Photo Credits: Courtesy of Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros (Scene of Ocean’s 8)

MET Opera on Demand & Nightly Met Opera Streams

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Take a look at the MET Opera on Demand & Nightly Met Opera Streams! From free streaming options, to over 700 on demand performances you’ll have it all directly in your home!

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We are very passionate about cultural activities in New York City and the MET Opera has incredible online content as well.

These are great opportunities for you to experience the MET Opera’s FREE Live Streams!

There are over 700 breathtaking on demand performances that you’ll be able to watch from the comfort of you home!

Take a look below to learn a little more about each of these options!


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Nightly Met Opera Streams

During this extraordinary and difficult time, the Met hopes to brighten the lives of our audience members even while our stage is dark.

Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming on the Met website, with each performance available for a period of 23 hours, from 7:30 p.m. EDT until 6:30 p.m. the following day.

The schedule will include outstanding complete performances from the past 14 years of cinema transmissions, starring all of opera’s greatest singers.

The streams are also available through the Met Opera on Demand apps for Apple, Amazon, and Roku devices and Samsung Smart TV.

In addition, to access them without logging in, click “Browse and Preview” in the apps for connected TV, and “Explore the App” on tablets and mobile devices.

Support the Met and Protect its Future

Hundreds of thousands of people have been tuning in daily to our free performance streams. Many of them have kindly been asking how they can help the Met during this economically perilous time.

In response, we have added a “Donate Now” link! We thank you for your help.


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MET Opera on Demand

From old-school legends to today’s great stars, experience more than 700 full-length Met performances with our online streaming service. Free apps available for Amazon Fire TV and Tablet, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, Android, Roku, and Samsung Smart TV.

Engaging and helpful user features

Multi-language subtitles, track listings with aria names and artists, your personal list of Favorites, and Resume Watching feature to pick up right where you left off (even on a different device).

Moreover, if you’re not sure, you can do a 7-day trial and see if you enjoy it, before committing! But, we’re sure you’ll fall in love with this opportunity!

So, check out the different On Demand options!

www.metopera.org


Photo Credit: Courtesy of Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera

A Night of Opera: Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi

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Faymous presents A Night of Opera: Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi with stars of the Opera world at one of NYC’s most legendary nightlife venues!


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For one-night-only, Rebecca Fay Walsh and Faymous Productions presents A Night of Opera with an immersive modern interpretation of the classic Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi.

Staged against the iconic backdrop of The Box NYC, one of NYC’s most legendary nightlife venues. It will be performed by some of Opera’s most notable performers — including a former NY Yankee.

Tickets start at $50/person and all proceeds will go the Sing for Hope.


SYNOPSIS: Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi

“Rigoletto’s” a seemingly innocuous pizza shop run by a famed deformed clown, Rigoletto, is actually a store front for Sicilian mob boss, “the Duke,” who uses the venue as an actual speak easy to operate his drug distribution efforts.

The unsavory scene is a playground for the Duke’s depraved behavior, where a father’s curse destroys everything that Rigoletto holds dear.

ABOUT SING FOR HOPE:

Sing for Hope uplifts lives by unleashing creativity in under-resourced schools, healthcare facilities, refugee camps, transit hubs, and public spaces.

Furthermore, their work ranges from art workshops that improve academics for at-risk students to specialized music programs that enhance cognition for dementia patients, to arts interventions that facilitate integration for refugee youth, to the Sing for Hope Pianos that unite communities in our world’s public spaces.


Entertainment Events Up Coming A Night of Opera Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi

Day: Saturday – February 29th, 2020
Time: 8pm – 11pm
Location: The Box – 189 Chrystie Street

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BACKSTORY:

About producer Rebecca Fay Walsh, aka Faymous, and her inspiration for creating alternative theatrical platforms and is “exposing Opera to a new audience and preserving this unique art form for years to come.”

“FAYMOUS was founded by Rebecca Fay Walsh, an Opera singer in New York City. “Fay,” a rising star in the Opera world, had been recognized many times by the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions for her soprano voice.

In addition, when she arrived in New York City to pursue her career on stage, she was equipped with another tool beyond her voice; a recently purchased a DSLR Canon camera. Thanks to the ease and intuitive nature of the Canon cameras, Fay became a highly sought after portrait photographer in a matter of months, pulling her career trajectory in an unexpected direction.

Also, her talents garnered the attention of Emerald Gruin, the gallery director of the ROX Gallery on the lower east side where she was offered an artist residency.

During this time, Fay documented many of the greatest stars in the Opera world, not limited to Diana Damrau, Isabel Leonard, Ailyn Perez, Jamie Barton, Matthew Polenzani, and Sing for Hope founders, Monica Yunus & Camille Zamora.

Moreover, Emerald encouraged Fay to deepen her relationships with these exceptional artists by offering the gallery as a recital platform. Fay’s concept was to expose a new audience to these artist’s voices in a pure and exposed manner juxtaposed against the backdrop of a notoriously edgy contemporary art gallery.

After an Opera showcase, Opéra ROX, featuring Isabel Leonard and other stars of the Metropolitan Opera, FAYMOUS was born.

Lastly, FAYMOUS continues to maintain the spirit of this first performance, promoting classical singers and Opera by creating alternative platforms in New York. In building these platforms, Fay hopes to foster a new generation of Opera lovers, preserving this unique art form for years to come.”

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Submerge: Immersive Installation at ARTECHOUSE

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Come explore SUBMERGE, the new immersive installation at ARTECHOUSE created by Pantone! Be sure to guarantee your ticket!


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ARTECHOUSE invited us to an exclusive preview to experience a new immersive installation called SUBMERGE!

This new fully immersive visual experience was inspired by “19-4052 Classic Blue” as the Pantone Color of the Year 2020 and opened to the public this week!

“PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective, open the flow of communication and connect to others.”

“Imprinted in our psyches as a restful color, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge. Moreover, this multi-sensory installation seeks to do the same as the color itself, centering our thoughts, aiding concentration and fostering resilience while immersing visitors into a realm of boundless blue, evocative of the infinite evening sky at dusk, the vastness of deep, serene ocean waters, and the limitless reflections in the rain.”

We have to agree that this color is truly calming and smoothing. Plus, it was beautifully and creatively showcased through this technology-driven work of art!

Don’t miss the chance to see it!⁠

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More about ARTECHOUSE:

Founded in 2015 by arts advocates Sandro and Tati, ARTECHOUSE is a new age art destination dedicated to showcasing works by groundbreaking artists who work with new technology and new forms of creative expression.⁠

ARTECHOUSE will offer visitors and artists alike the most technologically advanced art platform in the world.

Utilizing the Barco-powered, 16K resolution, 150 megapixel, laser projection technology, ARTECHOUSE will be the first cultural institution to integrate the largest seamless megapixel count, bringing every pixel alive in the widest color spectrum.


In addition, if you enjoyed learning more about ARTECHOUSE, you might want to check out Arcadia Earth, the first immersive augmented reality journey through planet Earth!

They built a creative way to share critical topics of what’s happening to our Home. So, come see this augmented reality journey with a purpose!

Tickets:
Adults (15-64): $24
Students, Seniors (65+) & Military ID holders: $20
Children (2-14): $17
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Date: Up through February 23rd, 2020

Location: Chelsea Market – 439 West 15th Street⁠

www.artechouse.com


Photo Credits: ©Behind the Scenes NYC

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