Travel and Learn from Home with These Online Shows and Exhibits
The world is on lockdown as we figure out how to deal with this awful virus. It’s so hard to cancel trips we’ve been looking forward to and commit to staying home for the greater good, but if we all do this, we can give medical professionals a fighting chance and hopefully return to our “normal” lives sooner than later.
Luckily, we can still experience travel and culture from home thanks to the generosity of museums and institutions around the world who have made their exhibits and shows available to folks online during the pandemic. Below is a roundup of websites to check out during this time. I’ll update this list as I hear about new institutions going online for the foreseeable future, so if you discover one to add to the list, comment below!
Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams
The hypnotic movements of jelly fish are fascinating, mesmerizing, and a great remedy for anxiety.
Catch an encore performance live online via the Metropolitan Opera. Here’s the full schedule of performances that will be streamed online.
One of my favorite museums in the world has an array of terrific exhibits online. Lose yourself in the magic of Renaissance-era art!
You don’t have to be a devout Roman Catholic to appreciate the beauty and artistry of the Vatican Museum.
The Smithsonian museums have educational exhibits online year-round, and it’s a great time to check them out.
Even if you’re missing out on the Exploratorium’s hands-on exhibits, there’s still plenty to learn and experience on their website.