Take a Break from Zoom and Tour These 20 Cities and Museum From Your Bed
Unfortunately, many of us might be growing overly familiar with the confines of our homes. Nevertheless one cute little outcome of all this madness is how quickly it seems everybody has cooperated in trying to make isolation a little more tolerable. From hype Instagram live concerts to long awaited TV reunions, it seems like our laptops are the hottest new event venue for all sorts of things, and this can even includes worldly sightseeing.
Yes ma’am you read that right. Museums, zoos, and more are using the current world shutdown as an opportunity to host virtual field trips that literally anyone with WiFi can access, (no long lines or pricey plane tickets necessary.) Who would’ve thought that quarantine would be the time to cross a bunch of iconic world wonders off the ole’ bucket list, (until we’re allowed to experience them in person at least.)
So it’s time put on your cutest PJs and get your cameras screenshot tool ready, cause we’ve got a full schedule of cool places you can visit today. Bon Voyage!
Famous Artsy-Fartsy Museums
Tate Modern in London: This super trendy modern art museum is offering a virtual tour of it's newest Andy Warhol exhibition.
Guggenheim Museum in New York City: They have detailed 360-degree viewing available via Google Arts & Culture, and you can download the audio guides to follow along on the Bloomberg Connects app.
The Louvre: The virtual tours of this world famous museum allow you to literally 'walk through' the halls, and view the work of Rembrandt, Delacroix, and other artists you maybe know.
The Vatican Museums: The 360 tours allow you to view the intricate Roman sculptures and Renaissance paintings on display, without any international baggage fees.
If You're Feeling Aquatic...
Monterey Bay: Nothing will ease your stress like a live sea otter cam. Nothing.
National Aquarium: Their live footage allows you to zoom in and hang with all of their underwater creatures in their habitats.
Georgia Aquarium: Yes, the largest aquarium in the country has joined in on the live streaming fun. They've got puffins, penguins, piranhas—the works.
The Shedd Aquarium: This aquarium has opened up registration for full out virtual field trips for the school-aged kid living in your body.
Cities to Explore
London, United Kingdom: This 360-degree tour will take you all the best landmarks, including Parliament, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace.
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Play this city tour in the background while you work and it's like you're at a Dutch cafe basically. Almost.
Paris, France: All that's missing from this immersive 360-degree tour is a baguette.
Rome, Italy: This 4k walking tour might not help you reach your daily step goal, but it'll take you all around one of Europe's most beautiful cities from a realistic POV.
History Museums
Smithsonian: You can go floor to floor and check out exhibits currently on display like the FossilLab. Exhibits no longer on display are also available to explore virtually!
The British Museum: In a addition to the Google Street view experience they're offering, they also feature their audio tours on Apple Music and Google Play.
Melbourne Museum: This Aussie spot has absolutely stunning exhibits available online, including one that features some of Australia's native flora.
Natural Women's History Museum: Pay your respects to some on America's female trailblazers by checking out their exhibits. This include galleries dedicated to women in NASA, women in the Civil Rights Movement, and women in the Olympics.
Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!
San Diego Zoo: This famous zoo is offering virtual visits to their Butterfly Jungle, tiger habitats, and more.
Atlanta Zoo Panda Cam: Pandas, whenever you wanna check in. It's the dream. Panda, panda, panda.
Cincinnati Zoo: The home of Fiona the Hippo is offering Home Safari Lives everyday at 3pm EST. They'll highlight a new animal everyday, seven days a week.
Bronx Zoo: 10 a.m. they stream the lemurs, 11 a.m. they stream the sea lion feedings, and the Aquatic Bird House stream wraps up at 3:30 p.m. A full day of of content!
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