Free Virtual Tours, Classes and Activities for Kids from Places Near and Far
Museum Virtual Tours
The Louvre, Best for: Kids obsessed with ancient Egypt or medieval architecture
The British Museum, Best for: Kids ready to explore a more interactive experience
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Best for: Future time travelers
Van Gough Museum, Best for: Any kid who’s been asked to draw Starry Night
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Best for Activities related to early childhood development
Boston Children’s Museum, Best for: Mimicking the real thing
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Best for: An all-encompassing educational experience
The National Gallery of Art, Best for: Seeing exhibits available for online only
Uffizi Gallery, Best for: Kids or Teens studying European history
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Best for: Kids who have devoured any of Dahl’s works
Museo Galileo, Best for: Kids who love looking at the stars
Zoo and Animal Exhibit Virtual Tours
California Academy of Science, Best for: Live mini classes with experts for science lovers
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Best for: Aquatic exploration
National Parks, Best for: Exploring the National Parks
Oakland Zoo, Best for animal cams
Zoo New England, Best for: Online activities for kids
Science & Technology Exhibit Virtual Tours
Exploratorium, Best for: Science support for timely topics
Lawrence Hall of Science, Best for: Science activities for home
NASA Glenn Research Center, Best for: Future engineers
NASA Langley Research Center, Best for: Viewing mankind’s most important technological inventions in history
The National Museum of the United States Air Force, Best for: Kids who live and breath aircraft
Oxford University’s History of Science Museum, Best for: Kids of all ages
Archaeological and World Heritage Site Virtual Tours
Easter Island, Best for: Getting up close with the island iconic statues
The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, Best for: Visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Archaeological Areas of Pompeii, Italy, Best for: Seeing what civilizations was like AD 79
Angkor Wat, Cambodia, Best for: A look at a Hindu capital for the Khmer Empire in the 12th century
Taj Mahal, India, Best for: Exploring the iconic treasure
Palace and Gardens of Versailles, France, Best for: Exploring French beauty & history inside and out
Other Interesting Virtual Tours
Winchester Mystery House, Best for: Those looking for a place in which to lose themselves
Bay Area Children’s Theatre Creativity Corner, Best for: Connecting kids with imagination
Birthplaces of Music, Best for: High school students studying music history
Virtual Dives, Best for: Underwater exploration
