Here in Seattle, we may all be obsessively watching the sea otters and harbor seals swim around adorably on the Seattle Aquarium’s live cams (it’s not just us, right?), but local venues aren’t the only ones switching to virtual content. Across the world, museums, zoos, theaters, parks, and other organizations are also participating in notable live streams and making their digital content free to access. If you’re longing for a change of environment and a solo walk around your neighborhood just isn’t cutting it, we’ve compiled some excellent online resources available to expand your mind and soothe your anxiety, from a tour of the Louvre to nightly rebroadcasts of Metropolitan Opera performances to live videos of San Diego Zoo animals.
MUSEUM TOURS
J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles)
Famous for its Medieval illuminated manuscripts—and once valued as the richest museum in the world—the Getty is available for tours via Google Street View. That means you can enjoy the grounds’ hypnotizing circular gardens in addition to its collection of artwork and sculptures.
