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COA/Senior Center Staff
Anne -Marie Gagnon, MSW
Director of Senior Services
Marina Kirsanova, LSW
Program Coordinator
Jenya Kruglyansky
Case Worker
Rae Grassia
PrincipalAccount Clerk
Margie Wayne
Program Services Assistant
Kathy Cunningham
Food Pantry Coordinator
Jim Cunningham/Bob Horrigan
Senior Shuttle Drivers
Council on Aging Board
Patricia Gold, Chairperson
Carol Airasian
Dorothy Jean Brown
Esther Keaney
Mary Keenan
Tom Lewis
Janet McCullough
Araxie Poladian
Arlene Smith
The Board meets the 2nd
Wednesday of the month at
4:00 PM at the Senior Center.
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As we embark on a new Fiscal Year on July 1, we continue to operate in an uncertain time with the
prevalence of COVID-19 and the now regular parameters of social distancing and the use of face
coverings to protect ourselves the best we can from the virus. Although COVID-19 has put a halt to
our programs that take place at the Senior Center, we have moved many of our offerings to a Zoom
format, where you can participate via a computer, smart phone or regular Iandline phone in your
home. We know this is not ideal, but more people each week are learning how to participate, and
laughter and conversation are being shared once again among our members. Our Program
Coordinator, Marina, has done a great job assisting participants and adding new programs of interest.
Despite the new Zoom technology, we miss all of our seniors very much and we encourage you to
reach out to us and let us know how you are doing. Rae, Margie, Marina, Jenya and I are available to
take your calls and to say hello. As we move through the next few months, the Senior Center
eventually will be open by appointment -only for some services like senior parking permits, case
worker services, SHINE counseling, and other items but we do not have a date yet, so please call us
if you need assistance. Zoom with us on July 16 at 12:30 PM for more details (pg. 3).
In terms of the Senior Shuttle Bus, we know this service is critical and important to our seniors, so be
assured that we are working on a plan to get the bus back on the road with appropriate PPE and
other social distancing measures to keep the drivers and riders safe. If you need a ride to a medical
appointment, we will still provide taxi rides as available.
My thanks to the Honorable Town Council, the Town Manager and the COA Board for their continued
support of our efforts to keep Watertown seniors supported and engaged.
As my mother often says, "Be well and keep smiling." I couldn't agree more.
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Programs in the Times of Social Distancing
Current Month
Activities & Service. -- GAMES:
• No Activities
EXERCISES:
• Zoom Tai Chi and Meditation •
• Zoom Chair Yoga •
• Zoom Strength & Balance •
• Zoom Exercises •
ARTS:
• Zoom Art Classes with Dawn •
HEALTH & WELLNESS:
• Zoom w Russian Icons Museum •
• Zoom Flowers w Ernie •
• Zoom Readers Advisory •
GROUPS:
• Zoom Coffee & Conversation •
• Zoom Book Club •
COUNSELING:
• SHINE phone consultations •
• MetroWest Legal phone con-
sultations •
• AARP Tax Prep (pending) •
MUSIC:
• Zoom Mellowtones Chorus •
• Zoom Piano Concert •
SOCIAL:
• Zoom Public Safety Mornings
With Police and Fire Depart-
ments •
• Zoom Conversation
with Senator Brownsberger •
• Zoom Conversation with the
Senior Center Director•
_ The Senior Center remains closed until
further notice, and we will continue to
offer Zoom classes and webinars in July
and, most likely, in August. If you are new
to Zoom technology: you can join the
Zoom program from a PC, Mac, iPad. [Phone, or any Smartphone that has
DATA (Internet service) in the plan. See beIow the Zoom registration steps:
Have Zccwn app on
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In case you don't have a Smartphone, you can still connect to the conference
via your landline phone. The host of the Zoom program (a Senior Center staff
person) will call your cell phone or your landline to connect you to the Zoom
session with no video.
WE CAN HELP!
Our Zoom community grew during the last two months, but we are still
working on bringing people aboard. We know that some seniors want to
participate in our activities, have access to the Internet and gadgets, but are
still confused and frustrated about using email, Internet browsers, and
downloading applications.
If you know people who are struggling, who feel lonely, but not making this
final leap into the Zoom community, please encourage them to call us or to
reach out to friends and family for technical support. We know about several
success stories that prove that one can always learn new things no matter how
old he or she is. (see page 5).
Please see the description of the July programs on the next page and on the
calendar on page 7. Call us at (617) 972-6490 to receive the Zoom registration
information if you want to join a program. Participation, for now, is free, but
we are happy to receive donations.
We hope that you find these programs beneficial while a safe distance apart,
and we look forward to the day when we can all be together, in person, again!
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ZOOM REMOTE PROGRAMS IN JULY--CALL FOR ACCESS
REGULAR WEEKLY CLASSES
MON DAYS: July 6, July 13, July 20,
and July 27
"f Art Class with Dawn,
July 6 & 13: 2 pm to 4:00 pm
July 20 & 27- 10 am to 12:00 pm
Chair yoga with Diane Shufro,
72:30 pm to 7.30 pm
TU ESDAYS: July 7, July 14, July 21, and
July 28
Zoom Coffee with Chief Lawn,
Chief Quinn, & Captain Dupuis
Tuesday, July14 & 28at10am
Tai-Chi and /Meditation,
72:30 pm to 1:30 pm
All Tuesdays in July
WEDNESDAYS:
July1, July8, July15,
July 22, and July 29
Exercise with Joanna,
77 am to 72 pm
TH U RSDAYS: July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23,
and July 30
Conversation with Tom,
70:30 am to 72 pm
4,F
- Zoom Coffee with Director
Anne-Inarie Gagnon & Staff
Thursday, July 16at12:30pm
FRI DAYS: (We are closed on July 3)
July 10, July 17, July 24,
and July 31
Seated Strength &
Balance with Pearl,
72 pm to 7 pm
Sing with /Mellowtones
And Anne Silverman,
7:30 pm to 2:30 pm
GUEST SPEAKERS / WEBINARS
Zoom Book Club
fix~ 7 Wednesday, July 8 at 930 am
The Book Club members will be discussing and selecting the
books to be read in the coming year. There are some possibilities that
were presented during the past year, and each member is welcome to
suggest a book that she thinks the group would enjoy reading. The
member must have read the book herself.
Zoom Webinar with Russian Icons Museum
With Amy Consalvi, Director of Education
Thursday, July 9 and 23-rd at 1230 pm
The first presentation by Education Director Amy Consalvi
includes the history of the museum and its founder Gordon
Lankton. The presentation provides an overview of the Museum's
extensive collection of icons. Join museum registrar Laura Garrity Arquitt
as she explores the museum's matryoshka (nesting doll) collection for
the second session on July 23. The presentation delves into the history
of these marvelous toys and how they fit in with the recent history of
Russia.
Zoom Flowers with Ernie
'' Wednesday, July 15 at 1230 pm
Have flowers in your yard and want to bring them inside?
Here's what we can do: get three different size glasses out of
your kitchen cabinet. Different heights are the best. If you have a garden
of flowering plants, great! If not, no worries. Cut about 9 flower stems
from your plants: example: 3 peonies, 3 roses, 3 lilies with some fresh
greens. You can also purchase a pre -made bunch of mixed flowers or a
bunch of one type of flowers: mini -carnations for example from the
store and we are set to Zoom and design together!
Zoom /Meeting with Senator Brownsberger
t Tuesday, July 21 at 10:00 am
Y Senator Will Brownsberger will be hosting a Town Hall style
meeting on Zoom to hear questions, thoughts, and concerns,
and to share views about legislation and current events with Watertown
seniors.
Readers Advisory Circle with Emily Levine,
PLI Reference Librarian
` Wednesday, July 22 at 12.30 pm
Emily from the Watertown Free Public Library will continue
providing help with finding your next favorite read by reviewing popular
titles. We will talk about the resources the library has "always available"
via their a -book collection, as well as some of the other books that are
available in Watertown specifically.
Zoom Piano Concert with Levon Novsepian
Wednesday, July 29 at 12.•30 pm
Join us as we listen to a combination of European and
Armenian classical music presented by Levon, who will make this
experience interactive.
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U.S.CENSUS 2020 COVID-19 and Medicare
You Matter! Be Counted!
Watertown Seniors —your response to
the Federal Census is important to our
Senior Center —for the next 10 years!
The numbers about older adults in
Watertown that are gathered from the
Federal Census, are used to calculate
the amount of the annual State Formula
Grant we receive from the
Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder
Affairs. The State Formula Grant helps
fund programs and services at our
Senior Center. Please complete the
Federal Census and call us if we can be
of assistance. Thank You!
Did you know?
July 2020
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• Coronavirus testing is covered by Medicare.e Past B
• Telehealth services are covered by Medicare.. art B
• Enrollment in Medicare may be able to be 1 ?
done online, by phone or mail.
• SHINE counselors are available remotely to help with these and
many other Medicare -related questions.
Trained SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone ... on
Medicare) volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on Medicare
options. To schedule a SHINE phone appointment, call your local Sen-
ior Center. For other SHINE related matters, call 1-800-243-4636,
then press or say 4. Once you get the SHINE answering machine,
leave your name, town, and number. A volunteer will call you back,
as soon as possible.
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Community Valcess. Zoom Reality - Now Normal
Ahen the Senior Center closed in March due to the
OV/D-i9 pandemic / was desperate.
l used to spend a large part of my week at the Senior Center participating
ifferent activities: art, yoga, and exercise classes as well as bridge and
i ersation group. When the Council on Aging (COA) began offering activi-
3 and classes online I was thrilled, but I did not have any experience using
Internet and no knowledge of Zoom. My daughter downloaded the Zoom
on my iPhone and said I would be able to join the meeting by clicking on
link sent by the Senior Center.
iT was not so simple. Sometimes the link worked and sometimes it did not.
Then my Vanddaughter updated the Zoom app so now it works more easily. Whenever I have a prob-
lem I call the COA and they help me very patiently. Now, despite the pandemic, I am busy and happy
participating in many Senior Center activities and classes offered on Zoom. A few friends called me to
ask how they too can participate in the online activities, but they are apprehensive when they find out
they have to use Zoom. They say, "At our age we are not able to learn technology." I tell them, "If I did
it you can do it too!" And learning technology at our age is definitely worth the effort.
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,Zoom, Zoom... and away .... It's a whole new world.
i had done a few Zoom meetings with out-of-town family members but
ncithing as large and directed as Senior Center gatherings. Coffee with the
Chiefs, Book Club, Thursday morning Conversation with Tom, Anne -Marie's
Tuesday chat, and Readers' Advisory Circle with Emily have all been suc-
seful for me. For those trying Zoom for the first time, Marina, Program Co-
lintor at the Senior Center, has been very helpful and encouraging.
Online programs can be daunting for individuals who do not have smart
phones or computers, but the staff at the Senior Center has worked overtime
h ving to help anyone who wishes to participate.
Zcm started at the Senior Center out of necessity when the coronavirus
Iockdo wit went into effect. I hope it will continue for some very positive reasons.
First, the virus itself will be with us for a while and until there is a vaccine, all of us who are older
and/or compromised will have to be extremely cautious about mingling in groups. Having Zoom as the
vehicle by which we can continue to be together online is fantastic.
Second, consider weather. Once winter arrives, we have the ongoing concern about getting to the
center for our favorite programs. Many of us don't like driving in bad weather. Even when we will be
physically meeting again, it would be wonderful to have in -person programs offered on Zoom if the
weather is bad.
Third, we are faced with the possibility of being displaced during construction of the new high
school and relocated in a new Senior Center. Depending on where the new high school is built, this
could mean 3-4 years without a permanent "home." Zoom is a perfect way to continue our presence
and our activities during that time.
While Zooming is not the same as gathering in person, there are some definite advantages. I don't
have to arrive early to try to find a parking spot that may or may not materialize, I don't have to look
quite as presentable as I do in person, and I don't have to worry about the weather. -71d,,
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Virtual Free
v -w Museum Tours
Right now, we're all
experiencing a touch
of cabin fever. Instead
of going out, we're
relying on grocery delivery and free fast-food delivery,
but we're all a bit weary of staying indoors. Thanks to
these virtual tours, though, you won't have to leave the
comfort of your bed to visit the enjoy the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, Louvre, or London British Museum.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
httas://artsandculture.i!ooizle.com/aartner/museum-of-fine-arts-
boston?hl=en . For all things fashion —and all things art —
the 16 virtual exhibits by the Museum of Fine Arts are
definitely worth a look. This is another interactive tour
that guides you through the museum without ever need
ing to leave your couch.
Detroit Institute of Arts
httas://artsandculture.aooRle.com/aartner/detroit-institute
-of-arts?hl=en . Get your fill of modern art, realism, im-
pressionism and more with Detroit Institute of Arts'
online exhibits. There's also an exhibit that features Frida
Kahlo.
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
httos://artsandculture.izooele.com/partner/georgia-o-keeffe-
museum?hl=en. Five virtual exhibits walk you through the
inspiration behind Georgia O'Keeffe's greatest works,
from modernism to watercolors.
Getty Museum
httbs://artsandculture.izooele.com/partner/the-i-Daul-getty-
museum?hl=en . With two online exhibits, the J. Paul
Getty Museum is loaded with color, history and life
lessons we can all take home.
High Museum of Art, Atlanta
httbs://artsandculture.izooele.com/exhibit/civil-rights-
photography/9wlSPkiyouv-Lw?hl=en . Atlanta is home to
some of America's most fascinating history. Walk
through the passionate story of the Civil Rights Move-
ment with this online exhibit.
The Louvre
httas://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-Iiizne#tabs.
France's most famous museum is offering four virtual
tours: The Advent of the Artist, Egyptian Antiquities, Re
mains of the Louvre's Moat and Galerie d'Apollon.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
httas://www.metmuseum.ore/art/online-features/met-360
- rp oiect . This tour offers a 3D experience as if you're ac-
tually walking through the museum. Explore 26 exhibits
in one sitting, featuring iconic paintings from even more
iconic artists.
NASA
https://spacecenter.org/app/.
Get the full experience of being in the Houston Space
Center with an app that offers augmented reality. You
can also use the virtual gallery to get a 360-degree view
of the galaxy.
National Museum of the US Air Force
httas://artsandculture.gooele.com/aartner/museum-of-fine-arts-
boston?hl=en . The official virtual tour of the National Mu-
seum of the United States Air Force includes a stroll
through the cockpit as well as models of America's earli
est aircraft.
National Women's History Museum
httas://www.womenshistorv.ore/womens-historv/online-exhibits.
These online exhibits feature some of the most influen-
tial women in amazing detail, from Harriet Tubman to
the brave ladies of the Suffrage Movement. There's a lot
of history here worth spending an hour or two on.
British Museum, London
httas://britishmuseum.withRooRle.com/
Explore ancient history from Africa, Asia, the Americas,
Europe and Oceana in this totally interactive virtual
tour. This museum also features the Rosetta Stone!
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
httas://artsandculture.RooRle.com/aartner/national-
gallery-of-art-washington-do?hl=en
This famous American art museum features two online
exhibits through Google. The first is an exhibit of Ameri-
can fashion from 1740 to 1895, including many render-
ings of clothes from the colonial and Revolutionary eras.
The second is a collection of works from Dutch Baroque
painter Johannes Vermeer.
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July 2020
Dear Watertown Seniors,
I care about you and hope you are doing okay! Even though the building is closed
to visitors, I am available by telephone and E-mail to assist you with applications
for housing, fuel assistance, food stamps (SNAP), MassHealth, or other issues
pertaining to your health and well-being.
I can help you to identify a problem and then outline with you the steps we need
to take to resolve it. We might need to schedule another phone can and I may
need to get necessary documents from you, but we will work it out together.
During the last two months, I helped seniors with a wide -range of issues that
included facing eviction, negotiating rent, and getting food or prescriptions.
I also am happy to speak with you to just say hello. I know how lonely it has been for many of our seniors.
I hope I can help by adding some happiness to your day!
Please put our number in a visible spot and know that I am available for you. (617) 972-6490.
—Jenya, Case Worker
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our physical collection of books, movies,
and music. Starting today, WFPL will offer
curbside pickup of library materials.
We hope you take advantage of this service, while ob-
serving our contactless pickup protocols to keep every-
one safe.
Using Library Resources at Home
Don't forget that you can access many free library re-
sources and entertainment platforms from home. Check
out the eLibrary highlights below or visit watertown-
lib.org/elibrary for a full list of our digital offerings.
Read, Listen, and Watch
overDrive/Libby: Check out ebooks, audiobooks, and
magazines from home.Hoopla: Instant access to music,
audiobooks, ebooks, comics, TV shows, and movies.
*Plays have been increased from 7 to 10 per month, with
no wait lists.
Kanopy:Stream movies and documentaries from home.
*Plays will be increased from 3 to 5 per month. Plays are
unlimited for select films.
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UPDATES FROM THE TOWN MANAGER
As a follow-up and in an effort to balance the ability to continue to provide important services and to protect the
health and safety of the residents of Watertown, the Town is moving forward with additional measures and
providing the following updates:
TOWN HALL
On Monday, June 22nd, Town Hall was reopened to
the public by appointment only. Under this initial reo-
pening, any member of the public must wear a face
covering while in the building. Additionally, the public
is asked to maintain physical separation from employ-
ees and other visitors of at least six feet.
Many departments offer residents and businesses the
ability to conduct transactions by phone, online or by
mail. Individuals should check with their intended de-
partments to see if there are options for service.
WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Remains closed in accordance with Phase I of Governor
Baker's Re -Opening Plan. The library continues to offer
curbside pickup of library materials.
WATERTOWN SENIOR CENTER & FOOD PANTRY
Remains closed as we continue to review best ways to respon-
TOWN HALL SUMMER HOURS through Friday September
4th will be as follows:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM — 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM — 2:00 PM
PARKS and RECREATION that are opened:
• Parks and Athletic Fields (except Victory Field Turf)
• Victory Field Track
• Community Gardens
• Dog Parks
• Tennis & Pickle Ball Courts (singles play only - no dou-
bles play)
• Playgrounds & Tot Lots
• Basket Ball Courts
• Picnic Tables & Grills (permit only)
These facilities are open for passive, non -contact use.
No congregating, group activities or game playing is al-
lowed.
sibly and safely re -open. The Watertown Food Pantry
continues to be open Tuesdays, 10 AM until 2 PM at 80 MUTUAL AID NETWORK
Mt. Auburn Street, rear. When going to the Food Pantry,
please wear a mask or other face covering to protect your own
self and those around you in the parking lot and at the Food
Pantry. Donations can be dropped off at the Food Pan-
try on Tuesdays 9-2. Senior Center staff is available to
answer your questions and to help connect you to re-
sources you need. Call the Senior Center at (617) 972-
6490 or send an e-mail to SeniorCenter@watertown-
ma.gov.
WATERTOWN FARMERS MARKET
Opened on June 17th. The Farmers' Market was opened
as an essential food access point with a new market
layout providing social distancing, monitored entrance
and exits, and one-way shopping, as our top priority is
the health and safety of all. The market will continue to
offer a $15 SNAP match to eligible customers and in-
clude farm vendors who can process Healthy Incentive
Program (HIP) benefits. The market is also able to pro-
cess P-EBT cards.
The Farmers' Market will be held everyWednesday, 2:30-
6:30 PM through October 14th at Saltonstall Park, 149 Main
Street, next to Town Hall.
Established and is funded by the Watertown Community
Foundation in association with Wayside Youth & Family
Support Network Multi -Service Center. On their page you
will find information about how to use mutual aid, links to
forms to offer help and request aid from your Watertown
neighbors, and additional resources. Please reach out to
Sophia, the Community Coordinator at (617) 744-9585 or
Sophia_SuarezFriedman@WaysideYouth.org, if you have any
questions or if you wish to offer help or request aid over the
phone instead (translation services are available).
COVID-19 RESOURCE GUIDE for Watertown residents is
available at the Watertown Library; the guide will be up-
dated frequently; check updates on the site:
www.watertownlib.org/covidl9guide. The Town of Wa-
tertown has established a COVID-19 informational call
center to allow residents and business owners to ask non-
medical questions specific to COVID-19 in Watertown. The
call center is staffed Monday through Friday from Sam to
4pm and the number for the call center is # 617972-6565.
Questions can also be emailed to COVIDI9@police.watertown-
ma.gov.
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For Watertown Residents
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Jenya Kruglyansky, Case Worker
Belmont -Watertown UMC (Rear)
(617) 926-4100
(617) 972-6490
80 Mount Auburn Street
Help for residents 60+ and their families
Watertown, MA 02472
Springwell offers a Community Lunch
with fuel, housing, food, counseling and
(617) 972-6490
Program Monday —Friday for any
other emergency resources. She speaks
Hours of Operation
Watertown resident age 60 and older.
English and Russian.
Tuesday 10:00-2:00 PM
Suggested $2.00 donation. Call the
Bring proof of Watertown Residency
dining manager at (617) 923-2769 for
Wayside
Kathy Cunningham, Coordinator
Menu Information and to Re
Register.
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Jenna Willis, Watertown Social Services
Email: kcunningham@watertown-ma.gov
Resource Specialist
(617) 744-9585
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Help for residents under 60 and families
WRI-FRTOWAI VETERHNS
RUTNORITy
with fuel, housing, food, counseling and
SERVICES
(617) 923-3950
other emergency resources.
Assistance to veterans and families with
SENIOR PHRKIN6 PERMITS
Federal and State benefits and services.
FRIENDS OF THE
For Watertown residents 65+, parking
Veterans Services Officer (VSO)
WRI-FRTOUIN COR
permits available for meters in municipal
Mr. Patrick George
Meet the 2nd Thursday of the Month
lots. Call the Senior Center for info.
(617) 972-6416
at 2:00 PM at the Senior Center
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Office of ElderAffairs, Watertown Community
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tAIHTERTOWAI SENIOR CENTER
Foundation, Marshall Home Fund and the
(508) 620-1830
Anne -Marie Gagnon, Director
Friends of the COA for their support of the
Email: agagnon@watertown-ma.gov
Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center.
(617) 972-6490
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SENIOR CENTER
31 MARSHALL STREET
WATERTOWN, MA 02472
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Virtual Free
Museum Tours
Right now, we're all
experiencing a touch
of cabin fever. Instead
of going out, we're
relying on grocery delivery and free fast-food delivery,
but we're all a bit weary of staying indoors. Thanks to
these virtual tours, though, you won't have to leave the
comfort of your bed to visit the enjoy the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, Louvre, or London British Museum.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
https://artsandcuIture.google.com/partner/museum-of-fine-arts-
boston?hl=en. For all things fashion —and all things art —the
16 virtual exhibits by the Museum of Fine Arts are defi-
nitely worth a look. This is another interactive tour that
guides you through the museum without ever needing to
leave your couch.
Detroit Institute of Arts
httas://artsandculture.eooele.com/aartner/detroit-institute
-of-arts?hl=en. Get your fill of modern art, realism, im-
pressionism and more with Detroit Institute of Arts'
online exhibits. There's also an exhibit that features Frida
Kahlo.
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
httas://artsandculture.LyooLle.com/aartner/Reoreia-o-keeffe
museum?hl=en. Five virtual exhibits walk you through the
inspiration behind Georgia O'Keeffe's greatest works,
from modernism to watercolors.
Getty Museum
httas://artsandculture.LyooLle.com/aartner/the-i-oaul-getty-
museum?hl=en. With two online exhibits, the J. Paul
Getty Museum is loaded with color, history and life
lessons we can all take home.
High Museum of Art, Atlanta
httas://artsandculture.LyooLle.com/exhibit/civil-riRhts-
photography/9wlSPkiyouv-Lw?hl=en. Atlanta is home to
some of America's most fascinating history. Walk
through the passionate story of the Civil Rights Move-
ment with this online exhibit.
The Louvre
httas://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-Iiizne#tabs.
France's most famous museum is offering four virtual
tours: The Advent of the Artist, Egyptian Antiquities, Re
mains of the Louvre's Moat and Galerie d'Apollon.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/met-360
- r6ect. This tour offers a 3D experience as if you're ac-
tually walking through the museum. Explore 26 exhibits
in one sitting, featuring iconic paintings from even more
iconic artists.
NASA
https://spacecenter.org/app/.
Get the full experience of being in the Houston Space
Center with an app that offers augmented reality. You
can also use the virtual gallery to get a 360-degree view
of the galaxy.
National Museum of the US Air Force
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/ . The official virtual
tour of the National Museum of the United States Air
Force includes a stroll through the cockpit as well as
models of America's earliest aircraft.
National Women's History Museum
httas://www.womenshistorv.ore/womens-historv/online-exhibits.
These online exhibits feature some of the most influen-
tial women in amazing detail, from Harriet Tubman to
the brave ladies of the Suffrage Movement. There's a lot
of history here worth spending an hour or two on.
British Museum, London
httas://britishmuseum.witheooele.com/
Explore ancient history from Africa, Asia, the Americas,
Europe and Oceana in this totally interactive virtual
tour. This museum also features the Rosetta Stone!
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/national-
ga I l e ry-of-art-wa s h i ngto n-d c? h l =e n
This famous American art museum features two online
exhibits through Google. The first is an exhibit of Ameri-
can fashion from 1740 to 1895, including many render-
ings of clothes from the colonial and Revolutionary eras.
The second is a collection of works from Dutch Baroque
painter Johannes Vermeer.