Recommended Entertainment in New York During COVID-19
As New Yorkers, we all know just how important it is during the COVID-19 health crisis to stay home for your own safety as well as the safety of others. We also know that many of us are experiencing a bit of cabin fever and could use a little distraction. So Elderplan/HomeFirst has assembled the following resources to keep you entertained and support your physical and emotional well-being while you stay home. While the zoo tours are among our favorites, there is something for everyone. We hope you enjoy!
Broadway Direct
Broadway stars are sharing their craft with the world online from their respective homes so that you can enjoy from yours!
Royal Opera House
As part of the #OurHouseToYourHouse series, you can experience ballet and opera performances.
National Theatre
Enjoy world-class theatre at home, including Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy Twelfth Night.
Social Distancing Festival
Stay entertained while staying home by viewing live performances, art exhibits and more!
NASA
Find out about NASA’s response to coronavirus.
NASA, Glenn Research Center
Get a virtual tour of NASA’s Glenn Research Center.
Walt Disney World
You can explore Disney Parks like never before – right from your home!
Kennedy Center
Express yourself by joining the Kennedy Center Education Artist in-residence. Join us for LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems!
Metropolitan Opera
View Nightly Opera Streams offered by the Metropolitan Opera.
Andrew Lloyd Webber
The Shows Must Go On brings you showtunes, backstage access and full performances from some of the best-loved musicals in history.
Seniorly’s
Curtains up. Sit back and enjoy a live performance every weekday at 1pm.
New York Public Library
Explore more than 300,000 e-books and audiobooks available for free.
NASA, Langley Research Center
Get a virtual tour of NASA’s Langley Research Center.
NASA, Space Center Houston
This free Space Center Houston interactive tour offers a great experience.
SeaWorld Orlando
Experience SeaWorld Orlando from your home.
Travel and Leisure
Experience virtual tours from 12 famous museums from around the world.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
This Collection Online presents a searchable database of selected artworks from the Guggenheim’s permanent collection.
Van Gogh Museum
Immerse yourself in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam by viewing virtual exhibits of every room.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
See the works of Rembrandt and Dalí and other artists online.
National Museum of Anthropology
View pre-Hispanic history of Mexico from the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Immerse yourself in 26 online exhibits at the MET.
Detroit Institute of Arts
Visit the Detroit Institute of Arts from your home featuring online exhibits, including the Frida Kahlo exhibit.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
From your living room, you can tour the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to see the work of Vermeer, Rembrandt and other artists.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Tour the United States Air Force Museum virtually to learn more about the history of the USAF.
Museum of Fine Arts
See the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston online, featuring paintings by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cassatt and Monet.
The Louvre
Virtually visit the Louvre to experience Egyptian Antiquities and other exhibits.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Experience a 360-degree room-by-room tour of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum.
The Vatican Museum
Take a virtual tour of the Vatican Museum.
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
Experience virtual tours of the artistic legacy of Georgia O’Keeffe and Modernism.
British Museum
Virtually tour the British Museum in London to see the Rosetta Stone and mummies.
High Museum of Art
View the artwork of the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. See a special exhibit of Civil Rights Photography.
MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art)
Go room-by-room in this virtual experience of the MOMA.
White House
Ever wanted to visit the White House? Now you can, and you don’t have to leave your home.
The Cincinnati Zoo
Visit Cincinnati Zoo’s Safari on Facebook Live each day at 3pm.
Houston Zoo
Tune in to Houston Zoo and enjoy a live look at animals that call the Houston Zoo their home!
The Shedd Aquarium
Get behind the scenes footage of our aquatic friends and learn interesting bits of information about other animals.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Experience the wonder of the ocean no matter where you are.
Atlanta Zoo
Check out Atlanta Zoo’s Panda live feed. Aren’t they cute?
San Diego Zoo
See live footage of the San Diego Zoo’s animals, including koalas, tigers, polar bears and more.
Georgia Aquarium
Get live views of the Georgia Aquarium’s most entertaining animals.
National Aquarium
Tour the famous Baltimore-based aquarium to experience aquatic wildlife from your home.
