“Naval museums around the world keep a wealth of knowledge and important lessons from history, which were unfortunately largely inaccessible for the past year. Wargaming also partnered with Verizon who will present their brand-new Museum of Warships AR experience for the first time, and the History Channel who will present documentary content during the stream showcasing some of the biggest naval events in history. Twitch drops and Twitch containers will also be available for viewers. In addition, viewers will be able to take part in quizzes related to the featured museums and win World of Warships prizes.
“It’s a brilliant opportunity for the National Museum of the Royal Navy to showcase the stories we tell about the ships, boats, aircraft and objects we care for to a truly global audience and encourage people to come visit our sites when they are able!”ĭuring the livestream, viewers will be able to get live and exclusive virtual tours of these iconic historic sites, with in-depth Q&As with guides and historians from the museums. “It’s a real treat to be part of the Longest Night of Museums.” said Nick Hewitt, Head of Collections and Research from National Museum of the Royal Navy. For a full list of all museums involved and event times please see the World of Warships website. Longest Night of Museums brings together museums from around the world starting in Japan with Mikasa Historic Memorial Warship, traveling across Australia and Taiwan to Europe with a trip to the National Museum of the Royal Navy in the UK and Maritiman in Sweden, ending in North America with a visit to Pearl Harbor.
Museums and historic sites have felt the brunt of the pandemic, and with travel and tourism still largely restricted digital activities are vital for these organisations to maintain a connection with the public, and continue to bring the world’s naval heritage to life. The Longest Night of Museums will be streamed live on World of Warships and World of Warships: Legends YouTube and Twitch channels and on Steam.
Join virtual museum tours and live Q&As with the historians on International Museum Day, 18th May 2021 with over 17 hours of content available to watch for free starting at 07:40 UTC. The global showcase will feature 15 different historical and naval museums from around the globe. Nicosia, Cyprus, - Wargaming, developer and publisher of the widely popular, free to play naval combat game World of Warships (WoWS) is pleased to reveal the Longest Night of Museums. The Longest Night of Museums will feature 15 naval museums from all over the world in a 17-hour long stream packed with virtual tours, historical quizzes, and attractive prizes.
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