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Library events and reading lists for kids. Last Updated: Mar 19, 2024 10:07 AM

Virtual Field Trips

Baltimore Aquarium
Take a virtual tour of the aquarium’s live exhibits and explore scenes such as Atlantic Coral Reef, Dolphins, Shark Alley and more.

San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo has a special kids section filled with videos, activities and games. Check it out here.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Live animal cams!  Check out sharks, jelly fish, penguins, sea otters, fish, turtles and more!

Smithsonian Zoo Webcams

Animal webcams from the National Zoo!

Food Farms
Immerse yourself in Canadian Farm and Food Tours

Yellowstone National Park
You can start exploring now by virtually touring some of the main attractions around the park.

Mars
Ever wanted to see Mars? Now you can explore the surface of Mars on the Curiosity Rover through a 360 digital view.

Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips
Discovery Education offers a number of virtual field trips, like

Smithsonian Gardens

Take self-guided tours online of the various gardens around the National Mall and Smithsonian Museums.

National Museum of Natural History
Take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum as well as past exhibits no longer on display.

National Postal Museum

Take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum.

The Great Wall of China
Head to the Great Wall of China and take a tour of China’s most famous attraction.

The Louvre
Take a trip to Paris, France and see all The Louvre has to offer.

The White House
The White House is the only private residence of a head of state that is open to the public, free of charge.

Walt Disney World and more in Orlando, Florida

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