Google Arts & Culture Celebrates Cleveland
CLEVELAND—November 18, 2022— Today Google and the Mayor of Cleveland announced the company is partnering with 18 world-class Cleveland institutions to bring the city’s culture –past and present –online on its Google Arts & Culture platform and app at artsandculture.google.com/project/cleveland. Cleveland is the sixth US city to launch on Google Arts & Culture. With 18+ partners, 80+ stories, 37,000+ artifacts, 90+ videos, and 54+ sites captured in 360° Museum Street View, the project celebrates the city’s cultural DNA as an industrial giant with cultural refinement.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is leveraging its partnership with Google Arts & Culture to highlight its 102 years of research and discovery, showcase its most iconic specimens, and share a sneak peek of what’s to come as the Museum continues to evolve through its current transformation. With the launch of this platform, nearly 70 3D models of artifacts and specimens—most of which have never been displayed to the public—from six different collections are now available for viewing online, with many more to be added in the months to come.
“A key aspect of our vision for the future is increased access to our collections, both by researchers and members of our community. This partnership with Google Arts & Culture allows us to tell the stories of Museum history, collections, and specimens to a global audience in new and exciting ways,” said Hailey Majewski, Digital Asset Manager
, Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
“Google Arts & Culture is thrilled to present Cleveland to the world on our platform,” said Surya Tubach, US Lead, Google Arts & Culture. “Thanks to our 18 local partners, now everyone can experience the art, culture, food, and music that makes Cleveland an American gem at one online destination.”
On Google Arts & Culture, people will be able to explore artworks, archives, and videos from 18 institutions around Cleveland.
● Zoom into high resolution artworks from local artists like Ora Coltman, and even project some paintings in augmented reality wherever you are.
● Take virtual tours around different Cleveland institutions - like the Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.
● Discover stories about how Cleveland shaped American manufacturing.
● Get to know the city’s beloved sports teams, and even get some tips on where to find the best hidden gem restaurants in the city from local food writer, Lisa Sands.
Cleveland is the sixth city in the U.S. to be featured in Google Arts & Culture’s global initiative to capture and share the unique culture of cities. Along with Kansas City, Milwaukee, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta, joins European cultural hubs on the platform including Milan and Naples, Italy, Lyon, France, and Hamburg, Germany. Now, anyone, anywhere can experience Cleveland by downloading Google Arts & Culture’s Android or iOS app or by visiting Google Arts & Culture.
About Google Arts & Culture
Google Arts & Culture puts the treasures, stories and knowledge of over 2,500 cultural institutions from 80 countries at your fingertips. If Google’s mission is to make the world’s information more accessible, then Arts & Culture's mission is to make the world's culture accessible to anyone, anywhere. It’s your doorway to explore art, history, and wonders of the world. Discover stories about cultural heritage ranging from Van Gogh’s bedroom paintings, Puerto Rico’s heritage, Sports in Australia or the women's right movement to ancient Maya temples, Japanese Food and Indian Railways.
About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Transformation Project
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History broke ground in June 2021 on a $150 million transformation project, which features an expansion, a complete reimagining of its campus and all its exhibits, and the addition of new public spaces. Pioneering a new model for natural history museums, this bold reinvention will place visitors at the center of the Museum experience—allowing them to better understand their connection with the natural world and the relevance of science to their daily lives. The transformed space will reflect the Museum’s world-class assets while serving as a trusted community resource that prioritizes accessibility and engagement. The Transforming the World of Discovery campaign has raised more than $121 million for this project, which will expand the Museum's building and outdoor visitor areas to more than 375,000 square feet. The Museum appreciates the generous support from community members, corporations, foundations, and government grants that has helped to make this transformation a reality.
About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History illuminates the world around us and inspires visitors to engage with the natural forces that shape their lives. Since its founding in 1920, the Museum has pioneered scientific research to advance knowledge across diverse fields of study and used its outstanding collections, which encompass more than 5 million artifacts and specimens, to deepen the public’s understanding of the dynamic connections between humans and nature. Through its Natural Areas Program, the Museum stewards 12,000 acres of protected ecosystems across northern Ohio. A community gathering place, educational center, and research institution, the Museum is a vital resource that serves Cleveland and the nation. For more information, visit CMNH.org.
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