Are you bored at home?
Then why not take yourself on a virtual holiday during self-isolation.
Below are listed just some of the many.
While you can’t physically leave your country due to tight restrictions ordered by the governments, you can take a tour through museums and galleries from the comfort and safety of your own home. The bonus – you don’t have to get dressed up or do your hair, just sit back and wander through the places you’ve always dreamed of visiting for free!
The Louvre
When you think of France, The Louvre no doubt springs to mind. The Parisian museum is home to some of the most famous artwork ever created, including the Mona Lisa.
Here you’ll see current exhibitions, Egyptian antiques and remains of the Louvre’s moat which was the original perimeter of the museum when it was built as a fortress by French king Phillippe Auguste. If you’re a lover of arts then it’s definitely something to add to the to-do list.
The Palace of Versailles
A truly magnificent building the Palace of Versailles is yours to enjoy with this private virtual tour of the former home of French Royalty.
Buckingham Palace
While you’re cooped up at home self-isolating you can take a virtual tour of Buckingham Palace.
On the virtual tour you can explore the grand staircase, the White Drawing Room, the Throne Room and the Blue Drawing Room – all of which are equally beautiful and elegant.
Vatican museums
Visit the Vatican museums, including the Sistine Chapel where you will get a 360º view of Michelangelo’s masterpiece.
Meanwhile, other virtual tours will take you through Pio Clementino Museum, Chiaramonti Museum, New Wing, Raphael’s Rooms, Niccoline Chapel and the Room of the Chiaroscuri. All offer breathtaking views of the beautiful structures and artworks.
Anne Frank House
For history buffs a tour of Anne Frank House is the ultimate dream. With virtual reality tours you can explore the house where Anne Frank and her family lived before they escaped and went into hiding in the Secret Annex, with all rooms furnished like they were all those years ago.
NASA
Ever wanted to visit space? Well, it might be a bit tricky to get you there right now, but you can take a tour of NASA‘s headquarters. There are 10 virtual tours on offer all showing you different parts of the Glenn Research Centre’s facilities.
Here you’ll be able to see everything from flight simulations to supersonic wind tunnels. Even if you’re not a mad science fan you’re bound to find it fascinating!
Jocelyn Nickel's Choice
Others you may find of interest:
National Galleries
The National Gallery, in collaboration with Google Street View, Take an online tour, visit www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours.
The Royal Academy of Arts' online drawing class
If you want to brush up on your art skills, The Royal Academy of Arts' website has an online life drawing tutorial.
The anatomy class was originally broadcast in February 2019 and features a male model as well as a miniature horse.
To have a go at the class, visit www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/watch-life-drawing-live-anatomy-class. And have some paper and a pencil to hand!!
Tate Britain
The works on display at the Tate Britain can be explored thanks to the gallery's collaboration with Google Street View.
Visit artsandculture.google.com/partner/tate-britain.
British Museum
Google Street View allows you to look inside the British Museum's vast collections. Step inside a digital version of the museum visit artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-british-museum.
Edinburgh Zoo
To keep up to date with the creatures, log on to www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams and be patient!
Hidcote Manor Gardens
The Red Borders garden at Hidcote Manor Gardens, located in a Gloucestershire village, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote/features/hidcote-virtual-tours.
Hyde Park and Kensington Palace Gardens
To explore, visit www.royalparks.org.uk/learn/learn-in-hyde-park-and-kensington-gardens/planning-your-visit/our-facilities/virtual-tour
Lake District National Park
To check them out, visit www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/webcams-videos-and-photos/webcams
Sissinghurst Castle
To see more, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst-castle-garden/features/sissinghurst-castle-virtual-tours
Anglesey Abbey
To start exploring, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill/features/anglesey-abbey-virtual-tours
A la Ronde
To take a look, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/a-la-ronde/features/a-la-ronde-virtual-tours.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
To see the rooms, visit www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-palace-holyroodhouse
Royal Pavilion, Brighton
visit brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/whattosee/virtual-tour/.
Houses of Parliament
Step inside, visit www.parliament.uk/visiting/virtualtour/
Canterbury Cathedral
To start a tour, visit www.canterbury-cathedral.org/visit/information/tour/
Natural History Museum
visit artsandculture.google.com/partner/natural-history-museum.
Stonehenge
To explore, visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/history-and-stories/stonehenge360/.
RAF Museum
log on to www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/things-to-see-and-do/virtual-tours.aspx
Giant's Causeway
visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causeway/features/take-a-virtual-tour-of-the-giants-causeway and remember it comes complete with the sounds of crashing waves and birds.
Ann's choice April 2020
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