The bright side of this Coronavirus situation is that we are spending more time with family and even though we are practicing smart social distancing, some amazing places are offering unique tours and behind the scenes looks at places we may never get to visit.
We'll add more as we find them!
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| ZOOS AND GARDENS |
THE PITTSBURGH ZOO AND PPG AQUARIUM This is the perfect place to destress with their Zencam.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Now is the time to plant and they have a great 12 month guide to gardening.
CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN will be hosting a live Home Safari on Facebook each weekday at 3pm where they will highlight an amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home. Starts Monday, March 16 at 3pm.
SAN DIEGO ZOO FOR KIDSGreat resource for kids to learn about many different animals.
| MUSEUMS |
Carnegie Museum of Natural History My favorite museum having grown up in the Burgh
The Guggenheim Museum; New York City: FREE virtual tour inside the museum's galleries via Google Street View
The National Gallery of Art; Washington, D.C.: visit the Costumes from the Index of American Design exhibit. Exclusively online.
The J. Paul Getty Museum; Los Angeles: FREE virtual tour inside the museum's galleries via Google Street View
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam: FREE virtual tour inside the museum's galleries via Google Street View
The British Museum, London: FREE virtual tour inside the museum's galleries via Google Street View
Uffizi Galleries, Florence: FREE virtual tour inside the museum's galleries via Google Street View
Pegamonmuseum, Berlin:FREE virtual tour inside the museum's galleries via Google Street View
Musee d'Orsay, Paris: FREE virtual tour inside the museum's galleries via Google Street View
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad; Mumbai: FREE virtual tour inside the museum's galleries via Google Street View
Tokyo Fuji Art Museum; Tokyo: FREE virtual tour inside the museum's galleries via Google Street View
| HISTORY |
THE HISTORY GUY Here's a fun explanation of a variety of subjects. Ever wondered about the history of Toilet Paper? Chocolate Candy? He covers a lot of subjects so there is probably something for everyone.
SMITHSONIAN EDUCATION Learn about science, history and nature here.
| NATURE |
GOOGLE EARTH VIRTUAL TOUR OF 31 NATIONAL PARKS
Powdermill Nature ReserveThis page is filled with so many interesting posts about local wildlife.
YELLOW STONE NATIONAL PARK Great new way to explore a national park from home.
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