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Virtual Tours of the Museum of Work and Culture

While the Museum building is temporarily closed for renovations, the Museum of Work and Culture is excited to present Weekly Virtual Tours through Zoom. Held every Tuesday at 2pm beginning on February 11th, the Museum will be offering different themed virtual tours, meaning there is something for everyone. Whether you have already visited in person and are missing the Museum already or are hoping to introduce yourself to the Museum for the first time, the Museum is excited to welcome you on Zoom! Please consult the schedule below and descriptions to learn more about our themed options.

  • February 11 – Standard Virtual Museum Tour
  • February 18 – Farm to Factory Family Virtual Museum Tour
  • February 25 – Tuesday Tea Time Talk: Unions
  • March 4 – La Survivance French Language Virtual Museum Tour
  • March 11 – Standard Virtual Museum Tour
  • March 18 – Farm to Factory Family Virtual Museum Tour
  • March 25 – La Survivance Beginner French Virtual Museum Tour

Registration is required for this free event. Register now here.

Standard Virtual Museum Tour

A 60-minute virtual tour of the Museum of Work and Culture led by a trained Museum docent, using images, audio, and video from Museum exhibits.

Farm to Factory Youth Museum Tour

A 60-minute tour highlighting the core Museum exhibits and themes, perfect for introducing younger students and their families to explore themes of immigration and labor.

Tuesday Tea Time Talk: Unions

A conversational gathering focusing on one of the Museum’s permanent exhibits. For February, come to learn about the impact of unions like the ITU on the textile industry. Visitors are encouraged to share their own experiences and stories with unions, whether through the textile industry or beyond!

La Survivance French Language Virtual Museum Tour

A 60-minute virtual tour of the Museum of Work and Culture led completely in French! Perfect for advanced French learners or native French speakers.

La Survivance Beginner French Virtual Museum Tour

A 60-minute virtual tour of the Museum of Work and Culture led in a mix of French and English. Perfect for beginner and intermediate French learners!

Details

Date:
Feb 11
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Location

Zoom
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