Paul Galloway, collection specialist in the Department of Architecture and Design, talks about the Volkswagen Beetle—unexpected design success, countercultural icon, and a personal symbol of joy, adventure, family, and remembrance.

Good morning! Wishing you a happy Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

For the first time, the Obama portraits are available for public viewing. The first stop was Chicago. Now on their second stop, they’ll be at the Brooklyn Museum through Oct. 24 before visiting Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Houston.