One hashtag that’s providing relief to those suffering from stress, anxiety or in need of positivity is #MuseumMomentofZen. The hashtag, which was initiated by the Museum of the City of New York is trending on Twitter and Instagram and provides images of beautiful artworks, archival images and videos of mesmerising installations.

Since it started, over 75 museums from around the world have joined in on the movement to share beautiful images, which provide a welcomed distraction in the current times. It’s not just art museums either, natural history, science and nature museums are following suit.

If you’re in need of a break from coronavirus-related news search the hashtag #MuseumMomentofZen for a dose of culture from the couch.

Enjoy these moments of Zen from the hashtag and stay safe.

This post from the Smithsonian pays homage to all the dogs in our lives, past and present. The drawing is from Christina Malman, a former cartoonist for The New Yorker.

For all the car enthusiasts out there, this one is from Mercedes Benz and gives you a look inside their legendary car selection from the main hall. 

Nothing is more Zen than Monet. The Saint Louis Art Museum shared Monet’s Water Lilies in hopes to invite contemplation and reverie. 

The Palmer Museum of Art shared this hypnotizing image of one of their installations. 

The Canadian Museum of History is offering an audio presentation that narrates the creation of the world from different cultures.