Bloomberg Connects Is the Official App of It’s Time for Culture

New York City (September 16, 2024) — New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, announced the return of It’s Time For Culture^SM from October 8–27, 2024.

 This year’s program, including 70 special offerings at participating organizations across all five boroughs, offers a slate of seasonal events, concerts, tours, classes and family-friendly activities. A full list of offerings and bookings are available at nyctourism.com/timeforculture.

“This fall, we are excited to showcase New York City’s unparalleled culture offerings with It’s Time for Culture, a program that brings together exceptional experiences offered by our city’s remarkable cultural institutions,” said Nancy Mammana, CMO and Interim CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions.

“Last year, over 25 million cultural visitors were drawn to New York City, reinforcing our position as a global hub of creativity and diversity. Thanks to the partnership of Bloomberg Connects, we’re pleased to offer this program to locals and visitors alike, celebrating the rich tapestry of our city’s cultural experiences that make New York City unlike any other destination in the world.”

It’s Time for Culture is a celebration of the cultural richness of New York City, encouraging visitors and locals alike to enjoy special programming and unique events by the City’s vibrant cultural spaces across the five boroughs. Visitors can browse participating cultural organizations by filters including “borough,” “neighborhood,” and “category” at nyctourism.com/timeforculture.

Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app—offering digital guides to over 100 cultural organizations in New York and more than 500 around the world—is a proud partner of It’s Time for Culture.

Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the app hosts dynamic audio tours and videos from renowned museums, historic sites, parks and more. With content accessible in more than 40 languages, Bloomberg Connects is available to download via the Apple Store or Google Play.

“Bloomberg Connects is proud to support NYC Tourism + Conventions’ It’s Time for Culture program,” said Kate D. Levin of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Arts Program. “Arts and culture are central to New York’s identity as a global capital and play a vital role in the health of cities everywhere—which is why Bloomberg has supported the creative sector for decades.

Through Bloomberg Connects, residents and visitors get enhanced access to so many exciting organizations, on-site or from anywhere, helping to celebrate innovation and vibrancy across all five boroughs.”

Follow along on social using the hashtag #ItsTimeForCulture and at @nyctourism.

Last year, New York City welcomed 25.1 million cultural visitors—including 8.3 million international and 16.8 domestic visitors—supporting the vibrant arts and culture scene across the five boroughs.

About New York City Tourism + Conventions:
New York City Tourism + Conventions is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of New York City. Our mission is to invite the world and energize the City, building equitable, sustainable economic prosperity and community through tourism for the mutual benefit of residents, businesses and visitors. For all there is to do and see in New York City, visit nyctourism.com.

About Bloomberg Connects:
Bloomberg Philanthropies launched the Bloomberg Connects app in October 2019. A free digital guide to cultural organizations around the world, Bloomberg Connects makes it easy to access and engage with arts and culture from mobile devices, anytime, anywhere.

The app offers the ability to learn about current exhibitions at a portfolio of participating cultural partners through dynamic content exclusive to each organization. Features include expert commentary, video highlights, pinch-and-zoom capability, and exhibition and way-finding maps.