Wandering Wednesdays
We know that this is a difficult time and that the pressures of our global situation combined with staying in one place are taking their toll on everyone differently. Our PIPS programming aims to strike a balance between providing some uplifting, fun, and educational information.
On Wednesdays, we will provide an opportunity to explore different cities. We know this might not be right for everyone, but hope those who are interested will find this a fun way of spending some time. Each week we will highlight a different city and provide links to many museums and attractions in that city.
Week 6 - Paris
Also known as the City of Lights, the City of Love, Paname, Lutece, and the Fasion Capital of the World, Paris is located in northern central France, in an arc of the river Seine. Paris is the most populous city in France and the 8th most populous city in Europe. First inhabited by the Parisii (a Gaul tribe) in the 3rd century BCE, the area was conquered by the Romans in 52 BCE and renamed Lutetia. In 508 CE the city of Paris was established as the capital of the Franks kingdom. Paris is especially known for its museums, architecture, landmarks and food.
Explore Paris
Musee de l'Armee, the Army Museum
Housed in the Les Invalides complex, the Army museum has seven collections and over 500,000 pieces of artillery, weapons, armor, uniforms and paintings. Founded in 1905, the pieces span from antiquity through the 20th century.
Explore the collections online.
Find a 360 tour of the building, including the Tomb of Napoleon.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Louvre
The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world. It is the worlds largest art museum and a historic monument. Its collection is divided into eight departments: Egyptian Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Sculpture; Decorative Arts; Paintings; Prints and Drawings.
Explore online tours of various Louvre galleries.
Take this virtual tour to discover the iconic artworks from JAY-Z and Beyonces music video “Apes**t”.
Keep up with the latest from them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
Musee d'Orsay
Housed in a converted railway station, the Musee d’ Orsay contains a collection of French paintings from 1848 to 1914. This museum features some of the most iconic Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art.
Keep up with the latest from the society on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Musee de l'Orangerie, the Orangerie Museum
The Orangerie is best known for its collection of the Impressionist Claude Monet’s water lilies. Built in 1927, the museum’s rooms were designed specifically for Monet’s water lilies, with the painting set in huge curved panels and displayed in oval shaped rooms. Charged with educating students and the public
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
Grand Palais
The Grande Palais is a large exhibit hall that serves as a great example of Beaux-Arts architecture. At night, the glass roof glows, lit from the inside.
Find a virtual exhibit about Pompeii.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
Catacombs
The Catacombs is a 200-mile network of tunnels. It is so large, no one knows exactly how many tunnels or chambers exist. With cemeteries in Paris overflowing, a portion of the tunnels were turned into an ossuary for human remains.
Loved that tour? Take another.
Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles was the principal royal residence of France from 1682, under Louis XIV, until the start of the French Revolution in 1789, under Louis XVI.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
Step outside with a visit to the Great Wall of China
Done with Paris? Why not take a moment to enjoy a wonder of the world? Here’s an opportunity to visit the Great Wall of China.
Week 5 - Road Trip
Our trip begins in Baltimore and ends in San Francisco, but as Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” We will weave our way across the country, heading up the Atlantic coast into New England and cutting across New York. Our trip will take us along Great Lakes and across Great Plains. We’ll journey down into the heart of Texas, up along the Rockies and to the Black Hills. We traverse the West ending up on the shores of the Pacific. Along the way, we will stop at 20 different and varied places of interest. So pack some snacks and let’s hit the road!
Let's Road Trip!
USS Constellation - Baltimore, Maryland
USS Constellation is a sloop-of-war, the last sail-only warship designed and built by the United States Navy. She was built at the Gosport Shipyard between 1853 and 1855 and was named for the earlier frigate of the same name that had been broken up in 1853.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We are the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, not the “Pennsylvania Railroad Museum” or some other variation of the name. We are, in no way, a museum exclusively devoted to the Pennsylvania Railroad. We are a museum devoted to telling the rich stories of railroading in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including all its railroads, its support industries and its workers and travelers – past and present.
Explore 360-degree virtual tours of the museum’s equipment.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Pizza Brain - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The world's first pizza museum, Pizza Brain Museum of Pizza Culture is certified by Guinness as having the world's largest collection of pizza-related items.
Browse their collection online.
Glass House
The Philip Johnson Glass House, built between 1949 and 1995 by architect Philip Johnson, is a National Trust Historic Site located in New Canaan, Connecticut. The pastoral 49-acre landscape comprises fourteen structures, including the Glass House (1949), and features a permanent collection of 20th-century painting and sculpture, along with temporary exhibitions.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Museum of Bad Art - Somerville, Massachusetts
Since 1994, the Museum of Bad Art has been dedicated to bad art. It is only through the efforts of the worldwide Friends of MOBA that we have been able to carry out our mission: to bring the worst of art to the widest of audiences.
Peruse their online collections.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the theatre during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
National Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, New York
The National Baseball Hall of Fame is a nonprofit committed to preserving the history of America’s pastime and celebrating the legendary players, managers, umpires and executives who have made the game a fan favorite for more than a century. Help the memories live on and celebrate the game you love!
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the aquarium during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Strong National Museum of Play - Rochester, New York
The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families. The Strong houses the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of historical materials related to play. The Strong's multifaceted array of research, exhibits, and other interpretive and educational activities serve a diverse audience of adults, families, children, students, teachers, scholars, collectors, and others around the globe.
Explore their online collections.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Museum of the Great Lakes - Toledo, Ohio
The National Museum of the Great Lakes tells the awe-inspiring stories of our Great Lakes through breathtaking photography, over 300 incredible artifacts, a number of powerful audiovisual displays and 40 hands-on interactive exhibits including the 617-foot iron ore freighter Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and the historic Museum Tug Ohio.
Find online exhibits and a virtual tour.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum - University Center, Michigan
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum features a unique collection of more than two thousand objects that span the 70-year career of Detroit-based public sculptor Marshall M. Fredericks (1908-1998). He is known nationally and internationally for his impressive monumental figurative sculpture, public memorials, fountains, portraits, and medals.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the zoo during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
National Museum of the United States Air Force - Dayton, Ohio
The National Museum of the United States Air Force collects, researches, conserves, interprets and presents the Air Force's history, heritage and traditions, as well as today's mission to fly, fight and win ... in Air, Space and Cyberspace to a global audience through engaging exhibits, educational outreach, special programs, and the stewardship of the national historic collection.
Ulysses S. Grant National Historical Site - St. Louis, Missouri
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site is a 9.65-acre United States National Historic Site located 10 miles southwest of Downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The site, also known as White Haven, commemorates the life, military career, and Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant.
American Banjo Museum - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The American Banjo Museum is a world-class 21,000 square foot facility honoring the rich history, vibrant spirit and unlimited future of the banjo. The museum’s collection contains more than 400 instruments, recordings, film, video, printed music, instructional materials, ephemera and memorabilia associated with the banjo. The museum contains the largest collection in the world of banjos on public display.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the zoo during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
The Alamo - San Antonio, Texas
The Alamo Mission in San Antonio (Spanish: Misión de Álamo), commonly called The Alamo and originally known as the Misión San Antonio de Valero, is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio, Texas, United States. It was the site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. Today it is a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and a part of the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site.
Step back in time with a digital tour of what it looked like in the past.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
History Colorado Center - Denver, Colorado
Established in 1879, History Colorado is the trusted leader in helping people understand what it means to be a Coloradan—by sharing powerful stories, honoring our state’s treasured memories, and creating vibrant communities.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Mount Rushmore - South Dakota
Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.
Crazy Horse Memorial - South Dakota
The Mission of Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation is to protect and preserve the culture, tradition, and living heritage of the North American Indians. The Foundation demonstrates its commitment to this endeavor by following these objectives: continuing the progress on the world’s largest sculptural undertaking by carving a Memorial of Lakota leader Crazy Horse; providing educational and cultural programming to encourage harmony and reconciliation among all peoples and nations; acting as a repository for Native American artifacts, arts, and crafts; establishing and operating The Indian University of North America, and when practical, a medical training center for American Indians.
Observe the memorial’s progress.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the memorial during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Idaho Potato Museum - Blackfoot, Idaho
Catering to the visitor and local residents, we strive to educate people about the Idaho Potato.
Read up on potato history and tour potato farm machinery.
Neon Museum - Las Vegas, Nevada
Founded in 1996, The Neon Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment. The Neon Museum campus includes the outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard, a visitors’ center housed inside the former La Concha Motel lobby and the Neon Boneyard North Gallery.
Explore the Neon Boneyard through this web app (password is Neon).
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Computer History Museum - Mountain View, California
From the heart of Silicon Valley, the Computer History Museum shares insights gleaned from their research, their events, and their incomparable collection of computing artifacts and oral histories to convene, inform, and inspire people to build a better world.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia - Burlingame, California
The Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia, located in Burlingame, California, opened in 1995 and was run by Gary and Nancy Doss, who had been collecting Pez dispensers for more than a decade. The Doss couple initially ran a computer store and displayed some of their dispensers in the store, when they discovered that customers were more interested in the dispensers than in the computers. The museum claimed to have had an example of every Pez dispenser ever sold.
Get off the road and head underground into the world’s largest cave.
Sick of the road? Why not go off road and into the world’s largest cave? Here’s an opportunity to visit the natural splendor of the Son Doong cave in Vietnam.
Week 4 - Houston
Also known as the Space City, the Bayou City, Magnolia City, the Big Heart, and H-Town, Houston is located near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Houston is the most populous city in Texas, and the sixth most populous city in the United States. Founded in 1837, Houston severed as the temporary capital of the Republic of Texas and was named after the short-lived country’s president, Sam Houston. Prior to settlement by the Spanish, the area had been inhabited by Karankawa and Akokisas tribes. Once called the dining-out capital of the United States, when it comes to food, Houston is known for its Tex-Mex food, Creole cuisine, Vietnamese cuisine, and Barbecue. Explore Houston!
Asia Society Texas Center
The Texas Asia Society is one of the twelve centers of Asia Society. This society strengthens relationships between Americans and the peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia.
See the Asia Society Home page.
Find video tours of exhibitions.
Tour related exhibits from around the world.
Check out their staff picks of things to read and watch during your isolation.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Glasstire
Glasstire is the oldest online-only art magazine in the country. They are proud to have promoted the visual arts in Texas to a local, regional and national audience since 2001.
Take 5 minute virtual tours of art exhibitions in Texas.
Listen to their podcast.
Keep up with the latest from them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help them during this time, you can do so here.
The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park
The Heritage Society (THS) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to tell the stories of the diverse history of Houston and Texas through collections, exhibits, educational programs, film, video, and other content.
Find video tours of historic Houston buildings.
Keep up with the latest from the society on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the society during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Holocaust Museum Houston
Charged with educating students and the public about the dangers of prejudice and hatred in society, Holocaust Museum Houston opened its doors in March of 1996. Since that time, impassioned notes, poems, artwork, and other gifts from school children and adults alike, attest to the life-changing thoughts generated by just one visit to this unique facility.
Find online education resources.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
When you visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science, you’re not just going to one place. You’re exploring tropical rainforests and worlds galaxies away. You’re going back in time to when dinosaurs walked the Earth and blasting forward to the future of renewable energy. With five floors of permanent halls and a steady rotation of traveling special exhibits, this Houston attraction will take you beyond our walls to experience the wonder and delight of science.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Houston Symphony
The mission of the Houston Symphony is to inspire and engage a large and diverse audience in Greater Houston and beyond, through exceptional orchestral and non-orchestral performances, educational programs and community activities.
Hear broadcasts of the symphony.
Follow the blog.
Keep up with the latest from the Space Needle on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the Symphony during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife.
Join daily Facebook live videos.
Keep up with the latest from the zoo on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the zoo during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Museum of Fine Arts
Located in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, the MFAH is a dynamic cultural complex comprised of two gallery buildings, a sculpture garden, visitors center, library, movie theater, gift shop, café, two art schools, and two house museums.
Find a virtual experience of the museum.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Space Center
The Manned Space Flight Education Foundation is a nonprofit educational foundation offering extensive science education programs and a space museum. The cornerstone of its educational mission is Space Center Houston, a leading science and space exploration learning center. It is one of Houston’s top attractions, the area’s No. 1 attraction for international visitors, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a Smithsonian Affiliate.
Download the Space Center App for virtual tours.
Take a virtual tour of Mars here (not specifically associated with the Space Center).
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Visit Houston
Houston First’s vision and efforts enrich the lives of Houstonians in a number of ways, beginning with promoting the region as a destination for tourism and convention business. The organization also works to attract film production to the area and operates theaters where world-class performances take center stage, all while managing outdoor spaces where festivals and other activities thrive.
Find Houston-Themed Activities and Virtual Tours.
Find 360 virtual tour of Houston restaurants and museums.
Keep up with the latest from Visit Houston on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours and experiences are free, but if you wish to make a donation to help many of the various Houston institutions during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can find out how here.
Step outside with a visit to Sea World Orlando
Done with Houston? Why not take a moment to enjoy the great outdoors? Here’s an opportunity to visit the outdoor experience of Sea World.
Week 3 - Seattle
Also known as the Emerald City, City of Flowers, and Jet City, Seattle is located in Puget Sound off the Pacific Ocean. Seattle is the most populous city in Washington State and the eighteenth most populous city in the United States. First settled by Europeans in 1851, the area had been inhabited by native peoples for at least 4,000 years, including the Nisqually, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Duwamish and Muckleshoot tribes. The city first rose to prominence as a logging town and later as the gateway to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. When it comes to food, the city is known for its salmon, sushi, and teriyaki.
Explore Seattle!
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Chihuly Garden and Glass is a museum in the Seattle Center showcasing the studio glass of Dale Chihuly.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world.
Take virtual tours of the aircraft.
Check out the 360 galleries and virtual tours.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Museum of Pop Culture
The Museum of Pop Culture's mission is to make creative expression a life-changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities
Find videos from the museum.
MoPOP Don’t Stop online engagement is updated regularly.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Seattle Aquarium
The region’s premier resource for hands-on marine experiences and conservation education, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound and one of our world’s biggest oceans.
Watch live cams of the animals.
Explore their digital learning resources.
Keep up with the latest from the aquarium on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the aquarium during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Seattle Art Museum
SAM is the center for world-class visual arts in the Pacific Northwest.
Check out online exhibitions, activities and behind the scenes videos.
Access online audio tours.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Space Needle
The Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a city landmark and is considered an icon of Seattle. It was built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair, which drew over 2.3 million visitors.
Check out the view from the Space Needle.
Take a virtual tour inside the Space Needle.
Keep up with the latest from the Space Needle on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Step outside with the Grand Canyon
Done with Seattle? Why not take a moment to enjoy the great outdoors? Here’s an opportunity visit the natural splendor of the Grand Canyon.
Week 2 - Atlanta
Also known as the Big Peach, City of Trees, ATL and The A, Atlanta is located in north-west Georgia. Atlanta is the most populous city in Georgia and the thirty-seventh most populous city in the United States. Founded in 1847 as the terminus of a major railroad the city, it quickly became a major transportation hub (even deriving its name from the Western and Atlantic Railroad). A trend that has continued even as travel had changed from railroads to airplanes. The area was originally inhabited by Creek and Cherokee Peoples. When it comes to food, the city is known for its barbeque, fried chicken, southern cooking and a wide variety of ethnic foods. Explore Atlanta!
Atlanta Contemporary
Atlanta Contemporary engages the public through the creation, presentation and advancement of contemporary art.
See pictures from exhibitions and events.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Atlanta History Center
The Atlanta History Center’s 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, enchanting gardens, interactive activities and a variety of year-round adult and family programs.
Explore online exhibitions.
Follow the latest with their blog.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), currently in its 75th season, continues to affirm its position as one of America’s leading orchestras with excellent live performances, renowned guest artist features and engaging education initiatives.
Go behind the scenes with 360 videos.
Catch live orchestra performances.
Find videos from past performances.
Listen to their music on soundcloud.
Keep up with the latest from the orchestra on Facebook and Instagram.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the orchestra during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Center for Puppetry Arts
The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure — a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened, and entertained. Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances, curriculum-based workshops, and the hands-on Museum, as well as Digital Learning and Outreach Programs.
Find workshops, tours and live puppet shows.
Find videos from the center.
Explore their digital learning resources.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Dad's Garage
Dad's Garage is a comedy improv theatre located in Atlanta, GA. Where you can find scripted plays, improv classes, and Atlanta improv comedy.
Check out their virtual offerings.
Find shows on their twitch.
Keep up with the latest from the theatre on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the theatre during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Georgia Aquarium
Explore a world under the sea with whale sharks, beluga whales and other marine life.
Check out their ocean voyager webcam.
See what the sea lions are up to.
Observe the southern sea otter.
Get some at home activities.
Keep up with the latest from the aquarium on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the aquarium during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
High Museum of Art
With more than 15,000 works of art in its permanent collection, the High has an extensive anthology of nineteenth- and twentieth-century American and decorative art; significant holdings of European paintings; a growing collection of African American art; and burgeoning collections of modern and contemporary art, photography, folk and self-taught art, and African art.
Take a tour of the museum.
Explore their online exhibits.
Find videos from the museum.
Follow their blog.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum and Library
The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia houses U.S. President Jimmy Carter's papers and other material relating to the Carter Administration and the Carter family's life.
Take part in a virtual scavenger hunt.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta began in 1889 with a traveling menagerie that went bankrupt near Atlanta — and never left. Zoo Atlanta has changed dramatically since the earliest days of its Victorian origins, from the fascinating series of events that led to Atlanta’s first zoo, to the legendary Willie B., to the history of its giant panda program.
Spend some time on their world famous Panda Cam.
Go behind the scenes with Keeper Stories.
Get your fix of cute animal pics.
Check out their YouTube channel.
Keep up with the latest from the zoo on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the zoo during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Step outside with Hawai’i Volcanos National Park
Done with Atlanta? Why not take a moment to enjoy the great outdoors? Here’s an opportunity visit the natural splendor of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Week 1 - Chicago
Also known as the Windy City, the Second City and Chi-Town, Chicago is located on the shores of Lake Michigan. It is the most populous city in Illinois and the third most populous city in the United States. Founded in 1837 by Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, a French explorer likely from Haiti, the area was originally inhabited by Potawatomi, Miami, and Sauk and Fox peoples. When it comes to food, the city is known for its deep-dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and Chicago-style hot dogs. Explore Chicago!
Adler Planetarium
Chicago's Adler Planetarium is America's first planetarium and a premiere resource for inspiring the next generation of space explorers
Tour the museum and planetarium.
Keep up with the latest from the museum/planetarium on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Art Institute of Chicago
Located downtown by Millennium Park, this top art museum is TripAdvisor's #1 Chicago attraction—a must-see when visiting the city.
Find videos from the museum.
Follow this link for other ways to visit virtually.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Field Museum
The Field Museum fuels a journey of discovery across time to enable solutions for a brighter future, rich in nature and culture.
Follow their blog.
Follow this link for other ways to visit virtually.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
National Museum of Mexican Art
Come to The National Museum of Mexican Art, where you can immerse yourself in the richness of Mexican art and culture right here in Chicago. Even with a virtual visit, you’ll connect to this museum on a very personal level.
Find activities you can do at home.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Shedd Aquarium
Look nature in the eye, and discover the wonder of the aquatic animal world at Shedd Aquarium.
Find videos from the aquarium.
Explore the underwater beauty exhibit.
Get 360 degree views of sharks.
Keep up with the latest from the museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
All of these virtual tours/experiences are free but if you wish to make a donation to help the museum during this time where they are forced to close their doors to paying visitors, you can do so here.
Step outside with Yosemite
Done with Chicago? Why not take a moment to enjoy the great outdoors? Here’s an opportunity to visit the natural splendor of Yosemite National Park.
