As our schools take precautionary measures for our safety, we find ourselves restless at home, immersed in cabin fever. Beat boredom during this social distancing spat by taking your kids on some virtual field trips!
NASA
The famous space stationโs Langley Research Center offers an all-encompassing experience for science lovers. Explore 360 images and learn about research facilities like the Langley aircraft hangar.
The Louvre
The French staple home of countless art pieces, including Leonardo da Vinciโs โMona Lisa,โ invites people to join a virtual tour of some feature exhibits like Egyptian Antiquities and Galerie dโApollon that teach kids about each piece.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
This California aquarium streams 10 live cameras showing its sea ottersโ antics and floating jellyfish.ย
National Museum of Natural History
The 360 experience takes you through three different floors of the famous New York natural history museum. Check out the T. Rex that walked the land before us. You can set up a VR headset for a more immersive experience.ย
Taj Mahal
Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World from the comfort of your own home.ย
The Metropolitan Museum of Artย
The Met provides a virtual tour of its exhibits and lets children explore with an interactive map. Unlock free behind-the-scenes videos and a โtime machine,โ which lets children travel back in time.ย
The Cincinnati Zooย
Bring the zoo to your home with โHome Safari Facebook Livesโ through the Cincinnati Zoo! You can tune in on the zooโs Facebook page every day at 3 p.m. to see one of their fascinating animals! This virtual field trip also comes with an at home activity!