Social distancing’s got us missing a lot of things. Eating out. Hanging with friends. Exploring the city.
And especially exploring museums.
In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, local museums are also taking a hit, closing and canceling events in order to keep their visitors safe. Many, however, are offering online solutions so patrons can still enjoy a taste of the museum experience.
From virtual tours to kids’ programs, here are some ways to stay cultured while staying home.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
The Cowgirl Museum has several online resources perfect for kids at home. The list includes educational handouts and activities such as designing your own brand, word scrambles, and scavenger hunts.
Virtual events:
• Cowgirl Museum Story Time (on YouTube)
More info: cowgirl.net
Kimbell Art Museum
Kimbell Art Museum just launched Kimbell From Home, which allows viewers to zoom into art to get a closer look, read up on new conservation discoveries, and take virtual tours while listening to experts talk about the exhibits — including the currently running “Flesh and Blood.”
More info: kimbellart.org/kimbell-from-home
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
The Modern is refiguring its Tuesday Evenings at the Modern series, continuing the program via Facebook and YouTube. Hosted by curator of education Terri Thornton, each lecture will be presented, and discussion will follow.
Virtual events:
- Being There: Revisiting Tuesday Evenings at The Modern – Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
- Slow Art at the Modern – A virtual slow art tour with a Modern docent, starting April 4.
- Drawing from the Collection – Virtual drawing class for kids and adults, first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m.
- Wonderful Wednesdays for Kids – A virtual tour led by a docent, along with a gallery project, second and fourth Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
More info: themodern.org
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
The Amon Carter Museum’s Cooped Up with the Carter program provides virtual learning opportunities, as well as art-making tutorials with supplies you can find around your house.
More info: cartermuseum.org
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Replicating the museum’s hands-on approach, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will be offering online STEAM and history-based programs. Thekid-friendly program, called Discovery Lab Online, will be accessible though the museum’s YouTube channel and will cover an array of topics from the solar system to urban wildlife.
More info: fwmuseum.org
