Virtual Museums in the Time of COVID-19

Explore museum collections during global lockdown

How can you visit museums without leaving your house? Go to the internet! While most public spaces are closed to prevent the spread of the cornonavirus, museums have been using web and social media to reach their shut in constitutes. Here are a few ways to find cultural heritage collections in the digital sphere.

Cultural Heritage on Social Media

Lots of museum departments are sharing behind-the-scenes work on social media. Get a front row seat to the modern process of procuring and preserving collections before they go on display. Scroll down for our favorite accounts or search the directory for a full list of institutions on social media.

Desert Archaeology, Inc.

Desert Archaeology is a cultural resource management firm in Arizona with a specialty for lithic artifacts (objects made of stone). Their posts are a juxtaposition of natural resources, technology and southwestern culture.