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While classic cinema is commonly enjoyed from your couch, exploring a museum, attending a live show, or receiving a guided tour doesn’t typically seem like the sort of thing that can be done from home. Luckily, with so many technological advancements in place, especially in San Francisco, it is possible more now than ever to enjoy the arts from home. Let’s take a look at the best spaces to enjoy virtual tours and live-streamed events from the comfort of your couch.

Museums

 

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A painting before its time. #SocialDistancing pictured in San Francisco. ⁣ ⁣ #deyoungmuseum #MuseumfromHome⁣ ⁣ [‘Apart’ | John Gutmann | 1935-36]

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Google Arts & Culture has implemented a fantastic tool that allows you to explore the confines of many famous museums and landmarks. Although many attractions are closed to the public, this shouldn’t stop you from virtually exploring museums around the world!

• de Young Museum (San Francisco)
• MoMA (New York)
• Musée d’Orsay (Paris)
• National Gallery of Art (Washington D.C.)
• Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam)

Theater

 

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Fill your home with the songs and sounds of musical theater with our #BroadwaySFromHome Spotify playlist! Click the link in our bio or swipe up in our stories to listen. We miss the live theater experience as much as you, and to keep us connected, we’ve curated some of our favorite theater videos and songs, just for you!

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Theater programs such as BroadwaySF and A.C.T. have been significantly impacted by audiences not being able to attend shows but you can still stream live through multiple outlets. These services allow audiences to enjoy fantastic live performances by individuals who put in many long hours towards perfecting their craft.

• Youtube
• BroadwayHD
• Netflix
• PBS Passport
• Kanopy

Music

 

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Social distancing is important, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. I did a little at-home performance to help lift your spirits. @Miguel, @CharliePuth – you want next? Learn more about how you can take action to help slow the spread of coronavirus with our partners at @WHO and @GlblCtzn globalcitizen.org/coronavirus #TogetherAtHome

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With large gatherings being put on hold for the time being, concerts are being broadcast from the comfort of our favorite performer’s homes. This has given us a wonderful insight into the lives of many superstars who have shared on social media.

• Twitter Steams
• Youtube Live
• Facebook Live
• Instagram TV
• SiriusXM

Literature

 

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There is no better way to maintain your social distance than by picking up a book and finding a cozy spot to read. Multiple digital libraries are available to those who want to use their extra time at home to catch up on reading!

• JSTOR
• Scribd
• Project Muse
• Read.gov
• OpenLibrary.org

Architecture

While viewing spectacular works of art such as the 92-foot Venus statue in the Piazza Angelo courtyard is wonderful in-person, you can also visit virtually. Landmarks and famous sites around the world allow you to take a 3D tour. You can also virtually visit our lovely apartments across San Francisco!

• Piazza Angelo
• The Taj Mahal
• The Palace of Versailles
• The Great Wall of China
• The White House