I started writing this series the morning I got an email from my son’s school issuing a notice saying that the schools would be closed for at least two weeks (but likely longer) due to the current Covid-19 outbreak. Many parents are in the same spot. This is why I’m doing this.
Each day I’ll share a simple activity that you can do with your kids that will help pass the time. Sometimes these with be educational. Sometimes these activities will be family projects. Sometimes they will simply be entertainment options.
If you want to add some ideas to the list please do so in the comments.
You can see the full list of activities (updated daily through-out the 30 day series) at DaddysGrounded.com/30days/
Day Three: Virtual Museum Tours
I love going to museums. Well, I love going to empty museums.
All of the people in a crowded museum on say a free day is my personal nightmare.
Especially when the kids are in tow.
That’s why I love to “go” to museums via virtual tours given on websites. It isn’t the same as in person, but with everything going on right now… It’s exactly what we all need.
Here are some great museum virtual tour options to take on a spin today:
The Museum of The World by The British Museum
The Virtual Van Gogh Museum by The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam
The Art Institute by The Art Institute of Chicago
Musée d’Orsay Online by the Musée d’Orsay in Paris
National Museum of Women in the Arts Online by National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC
Museum Island Berlin. Five museums, one island.
Italian Cultural Sites You Can Explore From Home by Google Arts & Culture.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is regularly sharing educational videos on its Facebook page.
Have a dinosaur fan in your life? Check out this Virtual Dinosaur Collection.
You can also tour hundreds of other famous sites, museums, and landmarks for free directly on Google Arts & Culture.
What museums and cultural sites have you virtually explored from home? Let me know in the comments!
