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Click on the names of the museums to visit their websites!
Click on the names of the museums to visit their websites!
This website is a virtual museum of world history provided by the British Museum in London. It is highly interactive, and allows students to tour the history of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. It not only includes the histories of different cultures, but also has a wide selection of history topics, ranging from Art and Design to Trade and Conflict. The website itself is easy to use, and has a mix of pictures, text, and audio for students of all shapes and sizes.
Oxford University's History of Science Museum has been been creating virtual versions of its exhibitions since 1995. Here you can explore the scientific contributions behind one of the world's most renowned universities and research centers.
This is a virtual museum created by the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts. It has multiple interactive virtual exhibits available to look through, many of which are engineering based. Students can explore a wide variety of topics, ranging from space travel to Pixar animation. No matter the student, the Boston Museum has something for everyone.
This is a virtual version of the famous Louvre Museum located in Paris, France. It has several virtual exhibits and tours that allow students to wander the halls as if they were there, giving a first hand experience of the French art and Culture. Much of the Museum itself is in French, but all text and information has been translated to English for accessibility. Overall, it is a wonderful, in-depth experience of the famous French museum and is great as a group or solo activity. Maybe its time to take a virtual field trip to France?
The world-renown Smithsonian museum takes to the world wide web and showcases its natural history division. Students can take a first person view tour of the entire museum, and explore topics such as animals, African culture, Ancient Egypt and gems and geology. This expansive website has over 50 different displays and exhibits to explore, and it a great way to boost or supplement natural science and history learning.
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