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APRIL 1-7, 2020
AN ANTON MEDIA GROUP SPECIAL
Virtual Reality
Museums, parks and zoos offer digital tours you can take from your couch BY CYNDI ZAWESKI
czaweski@antonmediagroup.com
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oom conference calls with co-workers during the day and Netflix streaming at night; there is no doubt that we’re relying heavily on technology to get us through self-isolation. Beyond work and binge watching, there are many ways to explore culture from home. Famous international and national museums, zoos and parks, as well as local Long Island educational institutions are offering virtual tours. Here are a few to check out while we practice social distancing. You can also use the hashtag #MuseumFromHome to discover more online experiences from museums around the world.
The Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City
The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City is going viral. The museum has turned to social media app TikTok to bring the museum online, helping educators, and staying connected with its community during unprecedented times. In a series of videos, under the hashtag #educatortom, the museum has quickly created and shared more than 50 videos on the history of ingenuity and innovation in aerospace, generating 1.5 million views, 10,000 followers and 100,000 likes in less than a week. The team behind this social media hit is the museum’s creative manager Rod Leonhard and assistant director of education Tom Barry,
see VIRTUAL TOURS on page 28
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