Critical Reflection #1

 “Write about a single experience or moment, and ask: how does this moment, experience, or encounter relate to my essential question?”

An experience that relates to our essential question is when we were talking to a security guard at the Museum of Natural history. We had a short but informative conversation with a very friendly security guard right before we exited through the back of the museum. We asked him about the changes he has noticed in the museum since the pandemic. He explained to us that the museum could no longer have tours and school groups and that there weren't as many tourists or visitors. He told us that school groups and tours were a vital part of the museum and what made it so lively. He also said that although those tours were not happening the museum was still getting back to its old self and soon groups would start coming in again. This relates to our essential question of or larger idea of proving New York City "isn't dead." Although the museum did feel a little off, there wer times where it felt just as magical as before. To learn more about the experience we had in the museum, go to our blog and watch our video.