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.
Start with a virtual tour of our exhibitions, including Mammal Hall, #DeepTime, Ocean Hall, @HumanOrigins, and the Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals. But don't stop there, we have insects, mummies, and #ObjectsOfWonder too. #SmithsonianEdu https://t.co/uSny7HHy7E pic.twitter.com/s54QtZEIuU
— Smithsonian's NMNH (@NMNH) March 17, 2020
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.
While your kids are home from school, have fun with art and history! During our temporary closure, a new kids' activity will be posted daily to https://t.co/Iw4cF8uVhL for your enjoyment. Today's printable activity page is located here: https://t.co/gth7pPS0cb pic.twitter.com/jMy0ezgBIu
— The Frick Pittsburgh (@TheFrickPgh) March 19, 2020
Uffizi Gallery
Designed in 1560, the Uffizi Gallery in Italy houses collections of ancient sculpture, artwork and artifacts.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
How to explore art while the Getty galleries are closed. A starter kit of Getty’s online art, books, videos, and podcasts: https://t.co/XgZKimwtd3
— Getty (@GettyMuseum) March 17, 2020
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.
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