Accessing Syracuse art and history virtually

The function that museums often serve in communities across the world sometimes goes under appreciated. Unfortunately, most of these preservation efforts cannot exist without continuous support, along with donations, to continue to be a place that educates and showcases history to the next generation.

Although patrons recognize that attending and seeing museum exhibits in person is still a superior experience, 360-degree video tours could provide strong sense for what these buildings might offer though.

Explore three of Syracuse’s most notable museums with these comprehensive 360 tour and informational excavation.

Everson Art Museum

The Everson Art Museum in downtown Syracuse falls in line with what many people would expect of a traditional art museum.

Opened in 1968, the Everson’s nine galleries and exhibit rooms offer spaces to simply to view and appreciate art. With more than 10,000 works in its collection, the museum features local, regional and international artists. Each gallery has distinct themes for permanent and rotating exhibits.

Erie Canal Museum

The Erie Canal Museum was built around a significant part of the Syracuse’s history.

Housed in the Syracuse Weighlock Building that was in operation from 1850-1883, the Erie Canal Museum has amassed a wide assortment of photos, artifacts and replicas from the canal’s 200-year history.

The MOST

The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology is the most interactive museum of the three.

Designed for kids and adults alike, the MOST provides an array of exhibits, demonstrations and experiences related to the STEM fields.

The MOST also pays homage to the city of Syracuse. For example, an apothecary exhibit models as an early 1900s Syracuse apothecary with shelves of medicines and drugs as they would have appeared more than a century ago.

What exactly does a museum provide to its patrons?

For some, it’s a chance to step back into a time capsule and learn more about the inner workings of how things used to operate or, in the case of the MOST how things currently operate within the sphere of engineering and technology.

Courtney Armbruster, MOST director of marketing and communications, said the museum’s goal is to becontinuously remains accessible and open to the public.

“The MOST is so proud of being a community institution where people from all backgrounds are welcome, and that give everybody the opportunity to learn about STEM careers and the skills they need to be successful,” Armbruster said.

The MOST and Syracuse City School District offer the “Science Learning Partnership” that allows students in kindergarten, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades to come to the museum annually.

All three museums have options to experience the exhibits for discounted or free options. Whether that is extended to students, children or just those who can’t afford a trip to a museum. The effort to give back from each of these places was something that was striking and memorable throughout our process. 

“There’s always something new going on, there’s always another group here, who are excited to learn and see what we do,” Armbruster said. “I love bringing what we do at the museum, to the community.”