While we can’t jet off and explore the world on foot, an array of museums and galleries have opened their (virtual) doors to the public giving us access to some of the most incredible exhibitions and the best part…no crowds!
Here are our Top 5 Virtual Tours to get your mind-cogs turning.
1. Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is based in Chicago, Illinois and offers virtual tours of the acquarium as well as behind the scene tours of the conservation work and research it undertakes. Once you get the hang of walking around the complex through Google Maps, it is loads of fun. In addition, the Facebook Page is full of videos of the animals that live at Shedd. For a treat, watch rockhopper penguins Annie, Edward and Wellington go explore the Aquarium during lockdown.
2. The Louvre
Arguably the most famous museum in the world, The Lourve in Paris is the home to the Mona Lisa. Although da Vinci’s best-known masterpiece is not included in its range of virtual tours, you can browse through Egyptian Antiques, the remains of the Louvre Moat or the spectacular ceiling Galerie d’Apollon.
3. Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is one of the most visited museums’ in the Netherlands. The Museum was opened in 1973 and is home to the largest collection of Van Gogh’s drawings and paintings in the world. Stunning.
4. The Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses a dazzling collection of art and rare beautiful objects. The Met hosts the Met Ball each year, where celebrities attend dressed as artworks. Online exhibitions include some galleries by big-name designers including Dior, Chanel and Comme des Garçons
5. Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles was the main royal residence in France until the French Revolution. The Hall of Mirrors, pictured above, is breathtaking, even by virtual tour. You can walk through the gardens of the palace or browse the collection of artworks on display at the gallery.
