Bloomberg Connects - Experience arts & culture

With the free Bloomberg Connects app, you can explore interactive guides to over 500 museums, galleries, sculpture parks, gardens, and cultural spaces right from your mobile device. Whether you're interested in behind-the-scenes insights, artist-curated content, or expert-led videos and audio, Bloomberg Connects has it all, making it simple to immerse yourself in arts and culture wherever you are.

Key Features:

• Plan and Discover: Utilize our planning tools to map out your visit ahead of time, then easily access information on the spot using the lookup numbers for any unexpected discoveries.

• On-Demand Content: Enjoy exclusive multimedia content onsite or independently through the app, enhancing your experience by bringing exhibitions and collections to life through collaborations with museums.

The app, provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies, is free to download and use, aiming to increase accessibility to the diverse art and offerings of cultural institutions not only for physical visitors but also for audiences globally.

Use the app to explore various museums and cultural spaces worldwide, such as The Andy Warhol Museum, La Biennale di Venezia, Brooklyn Museum, Central Park Conservancy, The Dalí, Denver Art Museum, The Frick Collection, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Guggenheim Museum, Hammer Museum, ICA/Boston, Maison Européenne De La Photographie (MEP), The Met, MoMA, Mori Art Museum, MFA Boston, National Portrait Gallery (London), New York Botanical Garden, Noguchi Museum, The Phillips Collection, Royal Scottish Academy, Serpentine, Storm King Art Center, Whitney Museum of American Art, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and more.

Bloomberg Connects provides value to its partnerships – over 500 museums, galleries, gardens, and cultural spaces, with new additions regularly – by offering a readily customizable app interface tailored to their specific content and mission.

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Got feedback? Feel free to reach out to us at feedback@bloombergconnects.org.

FAQ

What is Bloomberg Connects?

Bloomberg Connects is a free mobile app that gives you the power to explore interactive digital guides to cultural spaces around the world. Bloomberg Connects is like your own personal behind-the-scenes guide. Artist videos. Curator talks. Exhibition overviews. One download is all it takes to be inspired by the latest arts and culture around the world.

Is the Bloomberg Connects app free?

Yes. The app is absolutely free for you to download and use.

Who is the app for?

The app is for anyone interested in connecting with art and culture. Whether you are an art historian, a frequent museum-goer, a student or someone having their first art experience, Bloomberg Connects is designed to provide you with an engaging and informative experience.

What can the app do?

Bloomberg Connects allows you to access cultural institutions from around the world in one central app. You can find exclusive audio and video content about works of art and objects, hear from artists and curators, and discover more about current and past exhibitions.

Will more cultural institutions be added?

Yes. We are adding cultural institutions continuously and current ones are regularly updating their guides with new content. Check back frequently to see what’s new.

What multimedia formats are guides available in?

The guides feature audio, video, photography, and text. The app also supports zoom and voiceover capabilities, as well as the other accessibility features of your device.