Explore your world from Houston

There are many ways to explore Houston and beyond without leaving home. Here are a few of our favorite free online learning experiences to share with your family. They are so fun you may forget they’re educational!

Space Center Houston

The Space Center Houston has created an interactive mobile tour featuring an audio tour, GPS maps, selfie filters, augmented reality experiences, virtual reality lite, and more! Best of all, free!


Image: Space Center Houston Website

www.spacecenter.org

National Park Foundation

Virtually visit the National Parks from the comfort of your home by using the free tours and webcams that are available to everyone.


Image: National Park Foundation Website

www.nationalparks.org

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

MFAH has launched a new virtual museum experience. Access art collections and selected exhibitions, film screenings, art-making activities, recorded lectures, artist talks, and more.


Image: MFAH Website

www.mfah.org

360 Cities

The most extensive collection of stock 360-degree images & videos available in the world, search Houston for local pictures of your area!

www.360cities.net

Houston Zoo

Bring the Zoo to you, watch the live feed of Houston Zoo animals, or explore hundreds of gorgeous pictures.


Image: Houston Zoo Website

www.houstonzoo.org

Library of Congress

Many activities available that require just a few simple items you can find easily around the house or on the website. New events added often.


Image: Library of Congress Website

www.loc.gov

National Museum of Natural History

Weekly video webinars, featured exhibitions, and many other free events offered online. There are also 52 shows in the

A woman stands behind a dinosaur fossil.
Image: National Museum of Natural History website

Webcast Archive to view.

https://naturalhistory.si.edu/

Earth TV

View Houston through the Earthnetwork webcam. Live feed of Houston space station, skyscrapers, Hermann Park, and Astros webcam views are available.

https://www.earthtv.com/en/webcams/america/usa/houston

Children’s Museum, Houston

Lots of resources for kids that are learning from home. Free calendar of online events, including virtual workshops and storytime.

www.cmhouston.org

The Lone Star Flight Museum

Explore beautiful images and facts about the collection of award-winning aircraft currently at the Houston Lone Star Flight Museum.

https://lonestarflight.org/explore/aircraft

I hope you have an opportunity to explore these websites with your family today. Enjoy learning something new about your home in Houston and the world beyond!

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