Virtual Visits
Cyberspace lets you explore places you might otherwise never be able to visit. Here are a few to get you started.
The Internet is often called cyberspace. It’s possible to travel around cyberspace and explore many interesting places. Here are a few to get you started.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History* — Study everything from volcanoes to Vikings voyages.
American Treasures of the Library of Congress* — Learn just about anything, with lots of pictures too! You will have the option to visit exhibitions on Top Treasures, Memory, Reason and Imagination.
Roman Open Air Museum* — Make history come alive and take a tour of an ancient Roman villa.
The U.S. Capitol* — It’s like you’re really visiting the U.S. Capitol. See panoramic views of the rooms while reading interesting historical facts.
Antarctica* — All the information you need before your visit to the South Pole, complete with cool pictures.
Jerusalem* — See places you may have only read about. This is a great bird’s-eye view of Jerusalem.
The White House* — Take a historical tour of the White House. You can also test your presidential knowledge with a fun quiz.
National Music Museum* — Have you ever seen a walking-stick harmonica? Check this out, and other interesting instruments.
The Rain Forest* — Journey to the rain forest and see some really weird animals like the peanut-head bug and the owl butterfly.
Caves* — Both educational and intriguing! Visit the "Solution Caves," "Lava Tube Caves," "Sea Caves," and "Erosional Caves."
National Gallery of Art* — Great for kids and adults alike. Get a close-up look at some amazing artwork, play fun games, and more.
An Aquarium* — Check out the Boston Aquarium and see what the fish are up to through a live camera.
Web tip: Use a search engine to help your children find a place, person or thing that interests them and take a virtual visit.
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*(Note: Referrals to Web sites not produced by Focus on the Family are for informational purposes only and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the sites' content.)