Doing our part to flatten the curve means lots of time spent indoors. If you’re on the search for ways to make the most of these unusual times, brushing up on your art appreciation and knowledge of history is an excellent pastime. While museums of all sizes are currently closed worldwide, many of these prestigious institutions are offering virtual tours. For art enthusiasts who are also on the hunt for apartments for rent, be sure to choose a location that offers easy access to Boulder’s museums. Once the pandemic has eased, you can enjoy our city’s local gems, such as the Boulder Museum of ContemporaryArt or the Museum of Boulder. For the time being, treat yourself a virtual tour of these collections and features presented by iconic museums:

Museum of the World presented by the British Museum

Although travel is on hold for now, you can still experience works presented by the British Museum. Museum of the World is available courtesy of the British Museum and the Google Cultural Institute, and you can visit this virtual history guide here. As you click through this incredible musical tour, you’ll get an in-depth history lesson on Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

Musée d’Orsay

If you long to explore the City of Lights, take a virtual tour of the Musée d’Orsay to experience a taste of this historic institution. You can view several of this museum’s exhibits via Google Arts and Culture. To start your virtual tour and examine a wide array of famous French paintings, sculptures, and more, visit this site.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of the most beloved museums in America. Whether you prefer virtual tours or audio guides, you’ll find options to suit your needs from this museum. The Collection Online makes it possible to explore many selected works from the Guggenheim’s holdings of 8,000+ artworks. You can explore the searchable database here, or download Guggenheim Digital Guide through Bloomberg Connects on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

The Broad

This Los-Angeles based contemporary art museum has launched a host of interactive exhibits, special features, and interactive programs so audiences can have access to the arts during shelter-in-place orders. From the comfort of your home, you can view works such as the Infinite Drone series or participate in family art workshops. The Broad is updating its #thebroadfromhome program each week, so be on the lookout for more content.

As we navigate these challenging times, a daily dose of art and history may brighten your time spent at home. If you’re on the search for apartments for rent, our community offers close proximity to a host of local museums and artisan markets (and much more). When you’re ready to learn more about what makes our campus exceptional, explore our photo galleries or contact our leasing team for more information.