Virtual Arts and Culture
Looking for a little art or culture to enjoy from home? Here are some great free resources!
Virtual Tours and Exhibits
- Google Arts and Culture- virtual tours from all over the world
- Social Distancing Festival- a collection of art, dance, theater, and music
- National Gallery of Art- online exhibits and up close views of thousands of pieces of art
- British Museum of the World- interactive timeline with views of artifacts throughout history
- Smithsonian Museum of Natural History- take a virtual tour of the museum!
Zoos and Aquariums
- Cincinnati Zoo- home safari videos and activities to do at home
- Georgia Aquarium- live feeds from the zoo (Penguins! Sea Lions!)
- Monterey Bay Aquarium- live feeds from the aquarium (Sharks! Sea Otters!)
- San Diego Zoo- live feeds from the zoo (Giraffes! Koalas!)
Streaming Performances
- Alvin Ailey All Access- stream performances from the Alvin Ailey Dance Company
- Royal Opera House- stream performances from the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet
- The Shows Must Go On- free full length performances of Andrew Lloyd Weber's musicals streaming every Friday on YouTube (each is available for 48 hours)
- Metropolitan Opera- free daily streams of full performances by the Metropolitan Opera