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Bring on the learning: 10 must-see virtual tours

You can experience museums from all over the world, right from your fingertips -- and we’ve created a list of some to help pass your time at home.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

Located in Washington D.C., the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History takes you inside the depths of Earth with a collection of 145 million specimens and artifacts, each reflecting moments in time in Earth’s story.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation

The Guggenheim Museum is located in New York and is an art museum dedicated to promoting modern and contemporary periods.

Senator John Heinz History Center

This one is right in our back yard! The History Center offers different digital resources to read, watch and listen to -- including an online exhibit on the legacy of Fred Rogers.

The Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village will remain temporarily closed to the public until further notice.

The National Historic Landmark was originally scheduled to open its 52nd season on May 2, 2020.

The site is offering online educational resources for virtual visitors, parents, students, and teachers using interactive GigaPan technology, available through the Heinz History Center’s History at Home online hub.

Click here to learn more about it.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Experience this famous museum with over 5,000 years of art from all over the world. The Met is located in New York City and holds some of the world’s most rare and treasured artifacts.

The Brooklyn Museum

Being one of the oldest art museums in the country, the Brooklyn Museum in New York holds collections from a wide range of cultures, from contemporary art to Egyptian pieces.

National Archaeological Museum of Naples

This Italian archeological museum includes ancient artifacts from Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum and more.

The Frick Pittsburgh

Here’s another from the Burgh! Explore the estate and legacy of the late 19th century industrialist Henry Clay Frick at The Frick Pittsburgh. These include buildings, cars and art.

Uffizi Gallery

Designed in 1560, the Uffizi Gallery in Italy houses collections of ancient sculpture, artwork and artifacts.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The Getty Museum in Los Angeles is home to thousands of years of art from the eighth through the 21st century.

Van Gogh Museum

Located in Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum is home of the largest collection of Vincent Van Gogh’s artwork in the world. It includes over 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 750 letters.