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How to Have a Great Virtual Campus Visit Experience

If you're overwhelmed by all the virtual college visit options, have no fear. Here's a comprehensive guide to having your best virtual tour experience.

by Kelli Dolan Senior Assistant Editor, CollegeXpress

Last Updated: May 3, 2024

Originally Posted: Feb 23, 2022

With the onset of COVID-19, high school and college students alike lost in-person access to valuable resources for their education. For high school students going through the college search and admission process, one of the biggest losses was their ability to go on campus visits. Campus visits and colleges tours are an important part of the college admission process because they’re the best way to determine if a college feels like a good fit for you.  

But colleges and universities weren’t about to let the pandemic stand in the way of showcasing what their schools have to offer for prospective students—enter the virtual college tour! While some colleges were already utilizing this valuable online tool, many more jumped on the opportunity when in-person visits were no longer a viable option. Though many schools have opened their doors to visitors once again, virtual campus tours remain a great way to stay safe and save money while exploring colleges. Take advantage and make the most of these valuable tools in your college search with this comprehensive guide.

Types of virtual college tours

When it comes to virtual college tours, there are three distinct approaches colleges take to showcase their campus and amenities. Some schools will utilize one of these options, while some will mix and match methods to give students a more wholistic look at life at their school. Here’s what to look for when exploring a college or university’s website.

Live virtual visits

Live virtual visits are your best bet to really get to know a college. With these events, you typically register online and tune in at a certain date and time—much like you would for an in-person tour. A representative of the college will take you (or a group of prospective students) on a walking tour of campus via livestream. This virtual touring method is beneficial because it gives you the ability to communicate with your tour guide and ask questions, either by directly speaking to them or through a text chat feature.

Self-guided virtual tours and maps

Most schools offer some sort of self-guided virtual tour and campus map either on their own website or through the popular virtual tour website YouVisit.com . These types of tours allow you to learn about and explore a school’s campus at your own pace through photos, program and location write-ups, videos, maps, and more. How extensive a virtual tour is will vary from school to school, but that alone can be a good indication of the value a college places on making sure prospective students have an accessible and comprehensive view of campus. 

Pre-recorded video series

The last type of virtual tour you’ll come across are pre-recorded video series. These often fulfill a similar role to livestream guided tours. Students or admission representatives will be recorded going on a tour of the college’s campus to talk about features of the college, discuss popular programs, and show off certain buildings and locations. These pre-recorded tours make it easier to explore and learn because you can pause and play the videos at your own pace, but the major downside is the lack of chat feature and direct interaction with the person guiding the tour.

Related: COVID–19 and Virtual Campus Tours

Other virtual events to sign up for

The great thing about the various types of virtual tours is that most colleges offer multiple ways to learn more. If a school offers a pre-recorded video tour and you have questions to ask, they’ll also likely offer an information session or “open house.” Or if a college does offer a live guided tour for a large group of registrants, a follow-up Q&A may be offered so you can get answers to questions you didn’t have time to ask during the livestream. Here are the types of virtual events you should be looking for to supplement your research.

Guided tours

As previously discussed, guided virtual tours are the best version of a virtual campus visit. These offer a look at the college as close as you can get to visiting in person and allows you to chat and interact with the person giving the tour. But these tours aren’t just offered at all times. Be sure to research early so you can sign up for the virtual tours of the schools you’re most interested in, then create a schedule to keep on top of them all. You’ll be expected to tune in on a certain day at a certain time, so come prepared to ask questions and engage in the process!

Information sessions

Information sessions are helpful if you’ve just been exploring recorded video series and self-guided tours or maps. They allow you to sit down at an assigned time and talk to representatives from a college to ask questions and connect with someone who could help you in the admission process if you decide to apply to that school. Pay attention to the details, though, because some schools will offer individual sessions, groups sessions, or both. If you have the option, choose whichever feels more comfortable for you.

Current student Q&As

Q&A events with current students are something you should sign up for regardless of what type of touring you’ve been doing. A college’s students are the best representation of a school’s character, social life, and academic environment. If students seem enthusiastic and excited to talk with you and discuss their school, then it’s more likely to be a place you’ll thrive and want to be. So don’t skip out on these. It’s where you’ll get honest answers to your most important questions!

Related: How to Overcome Anxiety and Talk to College Students on Campus Tours

Explore virtual tours at your own pace

The beauty of virtual campus visits is the ability to go at your own pace and explore a lot more colleges than you could feasibly schedule in-person visits for—both time and money wise! Keep your research on track with these tips.

Make a research schedule

It’s easy to get lost in all the different offerings for virtual campus exploring, especially if you have a lot of colleges you’re interested in. As you’re signing up for events and figuring out what type of virtual tours each school offers, create a research schedule for yourself. Mark down any guided tours, information sessions, or Q&As you’ve registered for that require you to attend on a certain day. From there, you can fill in other blocks of time to sit down and explore self-guided tour or video series options.

Take notes as you go

Regardless of what type of touring you’re doing, you should be taking notes! Virtual campus visits can throw a lot of information at you all at once, and it can get overwhelming. Taking notes will keep you focused on the things that are most important to you —be it academic programs, athletics, campus organizations, or anything else. These notes will also guide your decision-making later when you’re narrowing down your list and making your final college decision.

Compare your likes and dislikes of each college

Using the notes you’ve taken, make a pros and cons list for each college you toured, then compare them to the pros and cons of other colleges. This will give you a better idea of which colleges most comprehensively adhere to all your wants and needs. From there, you can narrow down your larger list of schools to just the ones you’ll apply to. (Most students tend to apply to anywhere from four to 10 colleges on average.)

Related: 7 Ways to Narrow Down Your List of College Choices

Reach out to admission to ask questions

Whether you’ve been going on guided virtual sessions, exploring maps and interactive tours, or missed the opportunity to sign up for information sessions, the admission office is always there to help you and answer questions. Why? Because they want to support you and hope their college is a great fit for you! Here are some common things you should connect with admissions about.

Ask about things you feel were missing

Colleges and universities are always looking for feedback on ways they can improve how they showcase their school to prospective students. If you felt like there was a lack of information in the research and touring you’ve done for a certain school, reach out to them to ask about it and suggest they include that information in their virtual offerings if you think it’s something other students will benefit from.

Ask for more information on specific programs

Some colleges have a lot of programs, so it’s impossible to cover them all with a virtual tour. In fact, a lot of schools will either skip over program-specific information and cover only general features and amenities of their schools or highlight just their most popular programs. If the major you’re interested in isn’t covered, do some further research on their website, then reach out to the admission office with additional questions or ask them which faculty you should contact from that program’s department.

Ask about connecting with students and alumni

If a school you’re interested in doesn’t offer virtual Q&As with students, it doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t have designated students (and even alumni) who are willing to talk to prospective students. If you’d like an idea of what current student or postgrad career life is like for people who attend a certain school, email an admission officer and see if they can connect you with someone you can have a conversation with.

Set up in-person tours for colleges you’re most interested in

Obviously, the purpose of virtual campus tours is to make college visits more attainable and safe for a larger pool of prospective students—but they still can’t replace the experience of physically visiting a school. And since we’ve been living through the pandemic for a while now, a lot of colleges and universities have modified their in-person campus visit options to ensure the safety of staff and students. If it’s possible for you, try to set up safe in-person visits for only the colleges you’re most interested in. Your previous research should give you an idea of which colleges these are. Attend masked-up and see if the campus is really as impressive as it seems online!

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The pandemic has taken a lot away from students, but it has also presented the opportunity to find alternative ways to access important resources. Take advantage of these new opportunities to explore your colleges of interest and make the college search process a little more fun and less stressful. At the end of the road will be an amazing school that will set you up for a bright future.

Ready to start exploring online to find the best-fit school for you? We’ve made it easy with our brand-new list of CollegeXpress Featured Colleges With Virtual Tours !

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Which Colleges Offer the Best Virtual Campus Visits?

Spring is on the way; the season when flowers bloom, the days get longer and warmer, and high school juniors and seniors traditionally flock to visit college campuses as they decide where to apply or attend. But for the last two years, the pandemic has caused colleges and universities to eliminate or scale back on-campus visits and move towards virtual visits for prospective students. This means some students won't get to see their first choice schools in person before applying or accepting. It also means fewer families will spend their spring breaks shuffling behind undergrads who seems preternaturally good at walking backwards, as they peek into dining halls and listen to stories about the history and traditions of yet another school.

The good news (in case that wasn't it for you) — colleges have now had a full year to build out their virtual visit resources, and many have come up with some pretty amazing offerings. We've highlighted the best virtual visit in each region of the country and why we loved it, so you can start planning your virtual college tour this spring.

Best Virtual Campus Visit on the East Coast: Williams College in Williamstown, MA

Students outside of a red brick building on the Williams' College campus

Williams College has been ranked one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation for decades, so it's not surprising that their virtual tour also ranks among the best. In an efficient nine minutes, their recorded campus tour hits on many of things students and their families really want to see, including a look inside the dorms and the food served in the dining hall, as well as the art gallery, dance studio, athletic facility, and the stunning library, which includes a 3-D printing room and recording studio. If you like what you see, you can sign up for a group chat with a real student or attend a virtual information session focused on topics like how to afford college, sustainability on campus, or resources for first generation students. If the times offered don't work for you, watch one of the many prerecorded videos with tips for parents and students on applying to Williams. And, if you want to see firsthand what academics are like at one of the nation's top liberal arts schools, you can watch a recording of a Williams class like Music in Film , or Why the Impacts of Climate Change are So Unfair .

Best Virtual Campus Tour in the South: Tulane University in New Orleans, LA

Stanley Thomas Hall at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA

Tulane 's 25-minute recorded campus tour features two real students and feels a lot like an actual campus walking tour, but with peppy music and faster walking. The tour not only highlights campus buildings and student life, but speaks to the traditions that make the school special, like Friday "Donuts with the Dean" on the porch of Cudd Hall, where students can grab free donuts and coffee and chat with a dean. They also how the famous Mardi Gras tree, where admitted students throw beaded necklaces into the branches, and if they stick, it's supposed to be good luck for your four years.

Tulane also offers a host of other virTUal resources , including an interactive campus map , opportunities to book live virtual tours, and webinars on many topics, including pre-recorded sessions relevant to people applying to other schools too, like tips for parents of prospective college students and tips and tricks for applying to selective colleges.

Best Virtual Campus Visit in the Midwest: University of Wisconsin - Madison in Madison, WI

Quad in front of Memorial Union on University of Wisconsin - Madison campus in Madison, WI

The University of Wisconsin - Madison's interactive map is one of the best we saw. It features a panoramic photo of the school's campus, which is flanked by water on both sides, and offers many clickable pinpoints to learn more about key spots on campus. Each pinpoint brings up a video of a real student talking about the campus spot and its history (for those history buffs missing the lesson) or a slideshow featuring photos taken at different times, so you can get a feel for what it's like to be there. They also offer an array of live and prerecorded virtual events , including information sessions for each school, and resources on topics prospective students typically want to know about, like the study abroad opportunities offered, and sessions on "Tuition and how to pay for it" and "How to submit a strong college application."

But what really sets apart the UW - Madison virtual visit is how easy it is for prospective students to connect with current students. UW - Madison offers special instagram live "Ask Me Anything" sessions with real UW students and staff tailored to specific student groups, like first generation students or transfer students. And it was the only school we saw where prospective students can schedule a 15 minute one-on-one phone call with an actual campus tour guide to ask your specific college questions in a private space.

​Best Virtual Campus Visit on the West Coast: Pepperdine University's Seaver College in Malibu, CA

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Pepperdine University's virtual visit page opens with a sweeping bird's-eye view of the campus that may make you a little sorry you weren't able to visit Seaver College's Malibu campus in person. From up above, it's easy to see how close campus is to the Pacific Ocean. This not-terrible view is visible from the main part of campus, and can be glimpsed in the self-guided 365 virtual tour or one of the quick campus highlight videos . The virtual tour also highlights the school's signature cream-colored buildings with terracotta roofs, the impressive Eddy D. Field Baseball Stadium, and the outdoor pool, which shines like a cyan jewel in the center of campus.

Pepperdine also offers a virtual application workshop for prospective students on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the option to sign-up for a live student-led virtual tour .

But our favorite part and the thing that really sets Pepperdine apart as one the very best virtual college visits is the impressive docuseries Rising Tide . Grab some popcorn and watch all four seasons as it follows five real Pepperine students through their four years at the school.

Explore more schools' virtual offerings

The four schools mentioned above stood out, but many schools throughout the country are offering in-depth and creative online resources for prospective students who won't be able to visit campus in person. One upside of online visits is that, with no travel time or hotel costs to factor in, you can virtually-visit more schools, and you may even find that some new colleges rise to the top of your list. Be sure to visit the websites of any schools you're even a little interested in to see what the virtual events and tools are being offered this spring, and sign up now for the sessions you want to attend.

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How To Make The Most Of Your Virtual College Visit

If you’ve read our blog post about what to do when you can’t tour colleges in person , you know that there are plenty of ways to search for schools from the comfort of your own home. From Zoom calls to virtual campus visits, it’s never been easier to interact with current students and admissions representatives.

So, how do you ensure that these are worthwhile experiences? How can you make sure that you leave an information session with a good idea of what the school is like? By asking the right questions and paying attention to the right things! Even with campus practically at your fingertips, it can be difficult to figure out what to look for—and that’s why we’re here. Read on to find out how to make the most of your virtual visits.

On campus tours…

• Pay attention to the additional information offered. Virtual campus tours will typically allow you to click on notable buildings and either read more information or hear a pre-recorded tour guide speak about them. It’s easy to skip through these if you’re speeding through the tour, but take the time to slow down. The context and history behind buildings can be fascinating, and it’s also important to know the exact purposes of places—that medieval-looking castle on campus may look decorative to you, but could actually be a dorm, a library, or even a research center. You never really know!
• Look out for the facilities relevant to your interests. If you’re an athlete, you’ll want to see the on-campus gym and recreation center. If you’re hoping to major in STEM, try to get a look at the chemistry classrooms. (Not all online tours will offer interior views.)
• Be aware of spacing. How far are the first-year dormitories from hubs of student activity like the dining hall, student center, or library? And just how far are certain academic buildings from each other? Distance can be tricky to gauge from a screen, but these are important questions nonetheless. You might want to know, for instance, how early you’ll have to wake up to make it from your room to a class. And you’ll also need to know how far your classes are located from each other—you don’t want to have a class in the math building that ends at 2 and have only ten minutes to get to a different hall all the way across campus.
• Take note of accessibility. Make sure that there are ADA-compliant ramps, elevators, and toilets, as well as adequate space in general for students with disabilities who may require wheelchairs or service animals.

In information sessions…

• Do your research before, and refrain from asking questions with answers that might be readily available online. Location and school size, for example, are facts you can quickly and easily locate on a university’s website. Use the information session to dig deeper about admissions-related questions that may have more complex answers: what they look for in applicants, whether a certain kind of application type is recommended or preferred, or whether financial need can affect admission.
• Take notes. It’s good to have a notepad handy, or a blank Google Doc pulled up in a separate window. You’ll want to jot down important dates, application advice, and any personal anecdotes offered.

When speaking to current students…

• Ask about the things you won’t hear about on tours or in information sessions. At their cores, campus tours and open houses share only basic application information and broad perspectives of the school. So, take this chance to ask about the smaller, more random things like the intricacies of dorm life or larger things, like what students do for fun on the weekends. Don’t be afraid to get personal; many students are happy to share this information with you. Some of our suggestions: How was your first-year dorm experience? Is there accessible transportation to off-campus necessities, like grocery and convenience stores? Have you had positive experiences with university mental health services? Does Greek life play a large role in the social scene? What’s your favorite place to eat on campus? What has been your favorite class? Is the course registration process difficult to navigate?
• Try to hear out both the highs and lows. College isn’t perfect, and every student will have things they love about it as well as things they dislike. Ask: What’s your favorite thing about this school? Your least favorite? What do you wish you had done differently your freshman year?

And above all…

Have fun, and try to picture yourself there! This is easier said than done—after all, you’re looking at a screen, not standing on a physical campus—but with so many options at your disposal, you’re bound to get a good feel for a few schools.

Remember that you’re exploring the places in which you might spend the next few years of your life, and let that thought excite you. This process can be daunting at times, but it may also help you discover more about yourself. With our help, you can be ready for whatever comes your way.

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Best Art-Centric Virtual Tour: The Met

A glimpse at some of the greatest works of art created.

Online exhibits on various topics.

There's only one view of the museum currently available.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is home to over 5,000 years of art from around the world. You can see some of it from the comfort of your home. Take a virtual stroll through part of the museum using Google Street View. There are also numerous online exhibits on topics like Coco Chanel, Vermeer, Catholic allegory in art, and more.

Best Tour of Space: NASA

The volume of space videos.

The approachable aspect of the videos.

So much more to see on the site.

It's not easily searchable unless you know what you're looking for.

This might be cheating a bit because it's really a collection of videos, but, oh boy, what a collection to tour! The Galleries open up an array of videos covering space topics from testing a parachute for Mars to moving water in space. Each video is a mini virtual tour that will awe kids and encourage interest in science and space.

Best Tour of the White House: Google Arts & Culture's The White House

Stunning 360-degree images.

See inside and outside the White House.

Offers views of 140 paintings.

Once inside a tour, it's hard to know what you're looking at.

No search functions.

Every President since John Adams has occupied the White House and now your children can visit it, too. Google Arts & Culture offers four museum views (three tours of The White House and one of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building) plus a look at more than 140 paintings that grace (or have graced) the walls of the country's most famous abode. The 360-degree images let kids explore to their heart's desire.

Best Cave Virtual Tour: Son Doong Cave

Son Doong is beautiful.

The virtual tour includes lots of information.

Zoom into areas for a more detailed look.

No supplemental online activities.

Son Doong is the world's largest natural cave. Located in Vietnam, it features a subterranean river and the largest cross-section of any cave worldwide. National Geographic's virtual tour lets you explore the cave with full 360-degree views and immersive sounds. You can even zoom in one area to check out the campers in their tents. Son Doong is beautiful and worth a virtual visit.

Best National Park Virtual Tour: Yellowstone

Offers multiple tours.

Lots of historical information.

Amazing images.

No video tours.

Lots of written information that can turn off some kids.

Yellowstone offers seven virtual tours appropriate for older elementary and middle school ages. There's a lot of written information along with the images, and the tours aren't in video. However, the information is fascinating, and the photos are stunning.

From learning about old Fort Yellowstone to discovering park anomalies like Mud Volcano, these tours are a great way for kids to discover unique facts about America.

Best Natural History Tour: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

So many exhibits to see!

Easy, clickable maps.

Quick and easy to navigate.

It's not always easy to read the signs in the exhibits.

This iconic museum is dedicated to understanding the natural world and humanity's place in it. There's so much to see it can't possibly be listed here. However, the museum offers an online tour of most of its exhibits. Split this tour up into multiple lessons, so kids don't get overwhelmed.

Skip the ground floor and go straight to the first or second floors.

Best Aquarium Virtual Tour: National Aquarium

Easy to find exhibits.

Fun to explore using the 360-degree options.

Some scenes spin quickly, which can frustrate young learners.

Baltimore's National Aquarium features more than 20,000 aquatic animals. Kids can click and drag images to navigate their way around and use arrows, the map, or a scene list to explore various exhibits. Explore eight areas, such as the Amazon River, a tropical rain forest, and jellyfish.

Best Tours of the World: AirPano

Bright, well-produced videos and images.

Offers tours of numerous countries.

Includes video and still frame-images.

What's not to like?

AirPano has a variety of tours in China, Portugal, Switzerland, and more countries. Children can visit the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge in China, an underwater cave in Indonesia, ski resorts in France, and more destinations around the globe.

What makes this site so good is that it offers narrations of several tours, provides closeups through interactive actions, and includes short chunks of written information that's easy for kids of most ages to read. The tours are also fairly short, which makes these tours great for younger kids, but older kids will still enjoy the trip.

Best Virtual Tour for Car Lovers: Lane Motor Museum

Totally unique tour.

An inside look that allows for deep diving into collections.

There's no way to tell what a specific vehicle is unless you know cars.

Scroll to the bottom of the link to watch a fun virtual tour of one of the most unique car museums in the world. Lane Motor Museum is home to an oddball collection of vehicles dating from the 1920s up to modern times.

Your child will love seeing amphibious vehicles, microcars, prototypes, and more. The tour is easy to click through and offers six angles to entertain viewers.

Best Tours of Nature: Nature Works Everywhere

Tours are narrated and easy to follow.

Provides student handouts, vocabulary, and discussion questions.

We wish there was a larger library of tours!

Explore nature around the world with Nature Works Everywhere's virtual tours. Visit the coral reefs of Palau, the deserts and grasslands of Africa, a rainforest (from a canoe's viewpoint), a renewable energy plant, and more.

The tours are narrated and give great, quick facts to help kids learn in simple, straightforward ways. All tours are appropriate for grades 3 through 12 but are marked with notes about the grades most likely to enjoy the tour.

Best Historical Tour: Ellis Island

A clear explanation of Ellis Island, how it worked, and why it was needed.

Includes children asking questions of tour guides.

The images in much of the tour are small in order to focus on the tour guides.

Ellis Island is a key piece of American history. This virtual tour offers lots of anecdotes and features actual guides from Ellis Island telling stories. Plus, it includes lots of pictures and views of the island.

It's more appropriate for fourth grade and up, mainly due to the litany of facts and complexity of the information provided.

Best Slime-Based Virtual Tour: Slime in Space

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It's playful and educational.

Good production values.

Fun experiments.

It's a video, not an interactive virtual tour.

What happens to Nickelodeon's iconic slime when it's in space? That's the concept behind the Slime in Space virtual field trip. Featuring real astronauts and Nickelodeon celebrities, the 15-minute video shows kids how slime and water react in a microgravity environment 250 miles above the Earth. Along the way, it answers burning questions like, "Is slime a solid or a liquid?" and "Can you slime a person in space?" (The answer is: yes, very slowly.)

Best Virtual Zoo Tour: San Diego Zoo

Live cams of the animals.

A variety of educational videos.

Fun games and activities.

Fixed camera angles mean you're not always guaranteed to see the animals.

The San Diego Zoo is home to more than 3,500 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies. It's widely considered one of the best zoos in the world. But, if you can't make it to California, it has a robust virtual experience online.

You can peek in on the animals through live cams. There's also a variety of videos that teach kids about vultures or show them how to draw a tiger, for example. There are also zoo-related games and activities kids can do at home.

Best General Farm Tour: FarmFood 360

360-degree views of the farm.

Offers a free app for Android and iOS.

It can be hard to see things on a mobile device.

FarmFood 360 gives an inside look at the activities of a Canadian farm. Kids see 360-degree views of the farm as they learn about milk and cheese production, sheep farming, egg processing, and more.

There's an app available for Android and iOS devices, and it's compatible with some virtual reality headsets.

Best Virtual Planetarium: Stellarium

Realistic night sky simulation.

Mobile apps are available.

Includes a telescope control module for experienced astronomers.

Can be difficult to navigate.

The mobile apps aren't free, but the money supports the project.

Stellarium Web is an online planetarium created by two brothers. Offering an accurate and realistic view of the night sky, it lets you pan around and spot stars, satellites, and other celestial bodies.

It offers mobile apps for Android and iOS that aren't free. The money goes toward paying server and development costs for the two-person project.

Best Living-History Virtual Tour: Colonial Williamsburg

Next best thing to being there.

The virtual scavenger hunt.

The virtual tours are highly interactive.

Virtual tour models can load slowly.

Condensation or inclement weather can obstruct the webcam views.

Colonial Williamsburg is a living-history museum in Virginia that offers a glimpse at what life was like in the 18th century. Its virtual tour is highly interactive and includes videos, informational signs, and 3D models you can rotate.

With its various webcams, you can see the armory, courthouse, merchants square, and more. Colonial Williamsburg's website also offers a virtual scavenger hunt your kids can participate in as they tour the area.

Best European Museum Virtual Tour: The Louvre

It's the Louvre.

The website offers a list of online family-friendly activities.

The virtual tours include a map and an information button.

The website offers limited language options.

Sure, we'd love to jet off to France and tour its fabulous museums personally. But if that's not an option, the Louvre has several virtual tours available on its website. The offerings include exhibitions on the body in movement, founding myths, Egyptian antiquities, and more.

The Louvre also has a handy list of family-friendly online resources everyone can enjoy, including a Mona Lisa VR experience.

Best Factory Virtual Tour: M&M Factory Tour

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Who doesn't love chocolate?

360-degree views of the factory.

It's short.

The Food Network teamed up with candy maker Mars to give M&M fans a virtual tour of one of its factories. During the short YouTube video, viewers can pan around as a tour guide explains how unrefined chocolate is turned into the little candies we know and love.

Best General Virtual Tour Resource: Discovery Education

An eclectic variety of virtual field trips.

Watch live or on demand.

Trips come with a companion guide packed with activities.

A schedule of when field trips go live would be nice.

Discovery Education offers a variety of virtual field trips for kids learning from home. The offerings change often but currently include an NFL experience, a doodling experience meant to encourage creativity, and a virtual field trip through the internet of things. You can watch the field trips live or catch the videos later on-demand.

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Field trips are being canceled…even Disneyland is closing! So It’s time to get creative and have fun at some of the world’s most favorite museums. Get ready for a virtual museum tour you won’t soon forget! Virtual museum tours for doing school at home that even provide fun activities and lessons are exactly what your homeschool family needs.

The Air & Space Museum, Washington, D.C. – Exhibits & online activities to engage your science-loving kids.

The British Museum, London, England – Always impressive!

Virtual Museums & Unit Studies are the perfect way to learn at home.

Science Museum Group, UK – While the actual museums are all over the UK, online resources are easily accessible in one place. The 3D Objects Museum looks pretty cool!

The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England – Engaging activities, interactives. I like Illuminated: Manuscripts in the Making.

The Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg – the virtual tour is amazing! But don’t miss the education section too! You won’t be disappointed.

The Louvre, Paris, France – Magnificent in so many ways.

The Metropolitan Museum, New York – They have their virtual galleries over on Google Arts & Culture!

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The National Archaeological Museum , Athens, Greece. – Sculpture, Ironwork, and so much more. Your kids will love it!

The National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. – The link drops you right into the teaching resources. But there are quite a few virtual resources too even if you have to dig a bit. My favorite is the Italian Renaissance Art course.

The National Museum in Cardiff, Wales – They have something to amaze everyone! Superb activities about early life in Wales.

The Uffizi, Florence, Italy – Their HyperVision virtual galleries are breathtaking!

The Vatican Museum , Rome Italy- So many galleries of great art! The Sistine Chapel is just one of 24 you can visit virtually. Mama Mia!

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The COVID-19 pandemic has necessarily prevented students from visiting physical destinations like museums and having the enhanced learning experiences that these field trips provide. Fortunately, there are still opportunities to gain enriching experiences from ‘virtual’ travel. Many museums feature world-class websites with online tours that students can attend right from their classroom or home if they’re learning remotely. The following ten museums feature collections that will not only inspire students but are conveniently accessible online.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features multiple virtual tours, including narrated tours and online visits to some of the museum’s most popular exhibits. What’s great about this museum is that there are so many meaningful exhibits for students to enjoy, no matter their grade level. Students will enjoy these online tours, including the Hall of Fossils, Insect Zoo, Seamonsters Unearthed, and Objects of Wonder exhibits.

The Art Institute of Chicago

As one of the oldest art museums in the U.S., the Art Institute of Chicago features exceptional permanent and temporary exhibits. More than a million people have visited the institute (pre-COVID) to witness its celebrated attractions like Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” and Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks.” Along with online tours, the Art Institute of Chicago provides art activities to do at home and creative lesson plans for teachers.

The Hermitage Museum

The Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia, is one of the most illustrious museums on the planet. Its collection includes over 60,000 works of art by many of the world’s greatest artists, such as Rembrandt, Michelangelo, and da Vinci. The online tour is extensive, which makes this online visit suitable for older students. Or, teachers may want to confine their visit to just one of the tour’s galleries.

British Museum

Located in London, the British Museum is one of the most renowned museums in the world. Its collections hold more than eight million objects from all over the globe, from nearly every epoch of human existence. When visiting the museum online, students can witness virtually some of the most incredible artifacts ever discovered, such as the Rosetta Stone, the Standard of Ur, and Elgin Marbles. Of course, teachers can really impress students by encouraging them to visit the museum’s Harry Potter exhibit!

Virginia Air & Space Center

The Virginia Air & Space Center is the official visitor center for NASA. As such, it’s a venue that brims with wow factor. The center displays exhibits that chronicle more than 100 years of flight and incredible space flight artifacts. One of the center’s most famous holdings is its Apollo 12 Command Module. For science and technology students, this center is a definite must-visit attraction. Pair your online visit with specific class lessons about the history of flight or the first space explorations.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

As one of the most renowned museums in the world, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has invested considerably in its online platforms, making it easy for people to enjoy its collections from virtually anywhere. Students can explore the Met’s outstanding collections of paintings, fashions, musical instruments, and more. Teachers should check out its “MetKids” online platform to find out more about its online features. The Met’s holdings are substantial. Consequently, teachers can pair a virtual visit to this venue with a wide range of curriculum subject matter.

Home to the “Mona Lisa,” the Louvre is filled with world treasures. As it’s located in Paris, it’s not easily accessible at any time unless you happen to be traveling to France. The Louvre features online tours and collections that virtual visitors can explore. From Egyptian antiquities to Renaissance art, the collections span centuries. Be sure to encourage students to check out Hammurabi’s Code and the Lamassu.

National Museum of China

Students don’t need to know Chinese to enjoy a virtual visit to the National Museum of China. The Museum’s information is also presented in English. Students can visit it virtually to learn about China’s vast history, its emperors, its incredible cultural achievements, and everyday life for the Chinese throughout the centuries. Teachers can find many ways to relate artifacts in the collections with topics that students are currently studying.

Museo Galileo

Located in Florence, Italy, the Museo Galileo features a highly notable online platform where students can learn about one of history’s most celebrated scientists and astronomers. The museum features exhibits devoted to Galileo showcasing over 5,000 ancient scientific artifacts and instruments, including Galileo’s telescope. This museum visit is perfect for complementing studies in astronomy, science, and history.

Anne Frank House

Anne Frank, one of the best-known young writers of the last century, is also tragically known for her death at the hands of the Nazis. The Anne Frank Museum pays homage to this young girl, her family, and all the victims of the Holocaust. The museum offers a virtual tour as well as many online resources for anyone interested in learning more about this tragic period in time.

Your students will be blown away by the online exhibits. When your class can’t visit in person, visiting online from the comfort of home is the next best thing.

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What is your ideal grade level and virtual visit group size? Dan has presentations for all elementary school grades, but grades 2-5 will get the most out of his presentations. Dan prefers smaller groups (a few classes or one grade) since there is often more time for questions from students, but he is open to speaking with larger groups.

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These 15 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take from Your Couch

Experience the best museums — from London to Mexico City — in the comfort of your own home.

If you're a dedicated art lover, you likely go to great lengths to visit renowned museums and galleries. But even when you’re not traveling, you can still get a taste of the masterpieces, artifacts, and architecture at many famous institutions — and get inspired for future trips while you're at it.

Google Arts & Culture teamed up with more than 1,200 museums and galleries around the world to create a collection of online exhibits and virtual tours . Other museums have their own virtual tours, too, such as the Vatican Museums and the Louvre , which features a selection of exhibitions on their websites.

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• View legendary artifacts like the Rosetta Stone on a virtual stroll through the British Museum.
• Gaze up at the Sistine Chapel’s divine ceiling without the crowds at the Vatican Museums.
• The Met’s immersive 360-degree VR videos are arguably the best virtual museum tours.
• Get a glimpse of the four locations of National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, on a Google Street View tour.
• Peruse some of Van Gogh's most iconic works in the artist's namesake Amsterdam museum.

The British Museum, London

This iconic museum located in the heart of London allows virtual visitors to tour the Great Court, which was given a striking contemporary redesign in 2000. Move through other galleries to discover ancient artifacts like the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.

Vatican Museums

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The next best thing to an after-hours tour , the Vatican Museums offers virtual access to more than a dozen of its galleries and richly decorated spaces. Explore the sumptuous murals of Raphael's Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, where you can zero in on Michelangelo's famous ceiling.

The Met, New York City

While you can explore highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's encyclopedic collection — including the ancient Egyptian Temple of Dendur — via Google Arts & Culture , the institution offers its own virtual reality tours. The Met 360° Project comprises six videos that can be viewed with a VR headset for an immersive experience, complete with ambient soundtracks.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

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One of Korea's popular museums can be accessed from anywhere around the world. Google's virtual tour gives you a taste of the museum's four locations with Street View visits and online exhibits. For a deeper dive, check out the museum's website for video walk-throughs of select exhibitions, including immersive VR versions.

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Anyone who's a fan of this tragic, ingenious painter can see his works up close (or, almost up close ) by virtually visiting this museum, home to the largest collection of art by Vincent van Gogh. Check out some of his most iconic paintings, including "Sunflowers" and "The Potato Eaters."

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

This renowned American art museum offers three online exhibits through Google. An overview of American fashion from 1740 to 1895 features watercolors of garments from the colonial and Revolutionary eras. You can also browse through works from Baroque painter Johannes Vermeer and other Dutch genre painters of the period and take an in-depth look at an early work by Leonardo da Vinci.

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If you can't get to D.C., take a stroll among the historic planes, rockets, and other craft on display at the country's top air and space museum . Check out the Wright Brothers' first bona fide plane, the Wright Flyer, which took to the skies in 1903, and astronaut Neil Armstrong's spacesuit from the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Guggenheim, New York City

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Google's Street View feature lets visitors tour the Guggenheim's famous spiral staircase without ever leaving home. From there, you can discover incredible works of art from the impressionist, post-impressionist, modern, and contemporary eras.

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

European artworks from as far back as the eighth century can be found in this California art museum. Take a Street View tour to discover a huge collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, manuscripts, and photographs.

Musée d’Orsay, Paris

You can virtually walk through this popular museum that houses dozens of famous French works from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Get a peek at paintings and sculptures by Monet, Cézanne, Gauguin, and Rodin, among others.

Pergamon Museum, Berlin

As one of Germany's largest museums, Pergamon has a lot to offer — even if you can't physically be there. This historical museum is home to plenty of ancient artifacts including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and, of course, the Pergamon Altar.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Explore masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, including works by Vermeer and Rembrandt. Google offers a Street View tour of this iconic museum, so you can feel as if you're actually wandering its halls.

Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Housed in a purpose-built 16th-century palace, the Uffizi Gallery showcases the art collection amassed by the wealthy and powerful de' Medici family. Today, anyone can wander its halls from anywhere in the world to view world-famous works like Sandro Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus."

MASP, São Paulo

The nonprofit Museu de Arte de São Paulo was Brazil's first modern museum. Artworks placed on clear, raised frames make it seem like they're hovering in midair. Take a virtual tour to experience the wondrous display for yourself.

Frida Kahlo Museum, Mexico City

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Enter the world of 20th-century artist Frida Kahlo with a Street View tour of several spaces in Casa Azul, the modest, vivid blue-painted house where she was born, now the Frida Kahlo Museum . You can tour her studio and peek into other personal spaces like the kitchen and lush courtyard garden as well as view works by Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera.

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Select Saturdays (available on select Saturdays October-May)

9:00 AM Information Presentation and Campus Tour     10:30 AM Information Presentation and Campus Tour

Additional Visits

There are times during the year where we will offer visits that are only an information session or only a tour. They will be noted as such on the calendar.  On dates students are not in session, guides may be limited and self-guided tours may be offered as an alternative. Self-guided campus tours are a great way for visitors to see the campus on their own time and at their own pace. Online registration will remain open until we reach our capacity; otherwise, online registration will close the day prior to the tour date. If your preferred date and time are at capacity, please call us at 408-554-4700. It is possible that we may have cancellations or may open extra spaces. 

Safety Protocols

The well-being and safety of our visitors and campus community are our top priority. During your visit, we will be following federal, state, and local public health orders ; as well as institutional policies, to minimize the spread of COVID-19.  Guests should plan to reschedule their visit if anyone in the party or household has tested positive for COVID-19 or displays symptoms of COVID-19. Additionally, should anyone in the party feel unwell, we ask that you reschedule your visit.  Please note: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public spaces where people are present. By attending our in-person information sessions, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.  Masks are recommended, but not required for vaccinated persons. Unvaccinated individuals are required to wear masks. Our campus visits are designed to be small. We have a limit of two guests per prospective student. Additionally, we ask that you limit your party to your immediate family only. Since space is limited, our tours will be first come, first served. We are unable to accommodate same day drop-in visits or larger, unauthorized group visits until further notice. Due to unforeseen circumstances surrounding COVID-19, poor air quality (based on an AQI of 150 or higher ), or other situations, the Undergraduate Admission Office may cancel your visit and will contact you via phone and email. 

Instructions

Choose an available date on the calendar below. Then click on the "Campus Visit" for the time that works best for you. Fill out the registration form and submit. You'll receive a confirmation email with details. Note: We are currently working on setting up events for this Fall. Please check back in late July for updates.  If you are interested in joining us virtually, check out our calendar of virtual information sessions and LIVE virtual campus tours.

Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI 49008-5200 USA (269) 387-1000

You’re invited!

Visit western michigan university.

There’s simply no substitute for seeing Western Michigan University for yourself and experiencing a little slice of what makes Western so unique and beloved. This way, whether you decide to see it up close and personal or virtually, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of what a Western education can really mean for you and your future. Explore the visit options for undergraduate students to see which program is the right fit for you. Graduate students are advised to review visit options through our Graduate College .

In-person options

Additional information for  graduate students  and  international students  is available.

View Tour Types and Options

Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. ET

Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation, a 75-minute main campus walking tour, and an introduction to your prospective academic college.* If you are unsure which academic college your intended major is housed, review our  list of majors  and  academic colleges . Some academic spotlights have limited capacity; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

*If you plan to attend an in-person campus tour of the College of Aviation, please first  register for a virtual information session . 

Weekdays at 1:30 p.m. ET

Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation and a 75-minute main campus walking tour from a current Bronco. 

Select Saturdays

Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation and a 75-minute main campus walking tour from a current Bronco. If your major is within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences or the College of Aviation, there are opportunities to visit those locations after your main campus tour. There is limited capacity; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• 1 p.m. College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• 1:30 p.m. College of Aviation*

*If you plan to attend an in-person campus tour of the College of Aviation, please first  register for a virtual information session .

Open houses

Future Bronco Days: Admitted student events

Virtual tour options.

Thanks to technology, our virtual experiences can be just as informative and almost as immersive as being here in person. From our live Q&A sessions to a 360° virtual campus tour, you have numerous ways to experience everything WMU has to offer, all from the comfort of home.

Take our self-guided virtual tour

You can visit our Western Michigan University campuses anytime you want by clicking the image below.

Live virtual tour with tour guide

Join one of our current student ambassadors for a live walk-through of our virtual tour.

Get to know your admissions team

• Undergraduate Admissions
• Graduate Admissions

Welcome to the University of Chicago. There are a variety of ways you can explore our campus – in-person tours are available for prospective students. You can also virtually explore UChicago .

UChicago College Admissions has tour information and other resources for prospective undergraduate students and their families. For questions about undergraduate admissions, please email [email protected] .

Prospective graduate students should visit our Graduate Admissions tour page . For questions about graduate admissions, please email [email protected] .

Other questions?

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The UChicago Virtual Tour

The university of chicago library.

• Our Neighborhood & Campus

UChicago Arts

• The Medical Center

Tours for Prospective Students

Each of the University’s schools and divisions has its own unique stories and special resources to share. Please reach out to the school you are interested in directly, for more information on their reopening process.

The College (Undergraduate Studies)

The University of Chicago welcomes you and your family to visit! The UChicago campus is more than just a collection of classrooms—it’s both an inspiration and incubator for our community of scholars and thinkers. Take a tour, meet our students, and explore the wide array of opportunities our students enjoy. Come discover for yourself why students choose UChicago as their educational destination and their intellectual home.

On-campus visits include an admissions counselor led information session that provides an overview of academics, student life, the application process, and financial aid at UChicago. Following the session, visitors will learn about life in and out of the classroom on a walking tour of campus led by a current student. Before you arrive, visit UChicago virtually to learn about the Life of the Mind from the comfort of your own home. When you visit campus in person, you’ll feel like you’re meeting an old friend!

To experience UChicago first-hand,  register to visit on your preferred date ! We’re excited to have you on campus and host visitors twice a day, six days a week. Looking forward to seeing you!

Graduate Departments

The Graduate Admissions Office offers a variety of ways for prospective students to learn more and connect with their staff. Visit their Connect with Us page for more information.

Chicago Booth

Chicago Booth, our graduate school of business, invites prospective MBA and PhD students to participate in an  admissions event . Booth also provides virtual tours of the school’s  North America campuses in Chicago  the Charles M. Harper Center and the Gleacher Center, as well as the  Robert Rothman, ’77, London Campus  and Booth’s  campus in Asia  at The Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Academic Complex | The University of Chicago Francis and Rose Yuen Campus in Hong Kong.

Prospective students can also fill out a  request for information  or  visit the Booth Stories  section to learn more about the people, places, ideas, and thought leadership that make Chicago Booth a global leader in business education.

Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice

Out of respect for the safety and well-being of the entire UChicago community, the Crown Family School Admissions Office decided to cancel in-person meetings and Information Sessions. If you are interested in making an appointment to speak to someone either by phone or video conferencing, please contact [email protected] .

You may also use this form to request more information from the Admissions team and learn how the Crown Family School prepares students to become leaders in the fields of social work, social policy, social administration, and social work research.

Divinity School

Discover the Divinity School.  Visit Days and Virtual Visit Days (to be announced for the upcoming year) give prospective students the opportunity to meet current students and faculty and learn about our academic programs, admissions process, and community life. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities for you to learn more about the academic study of religion, our degree programs and admissions processes.

Please visit our admissions site at  https://divinity.uchicago.edu/admissions/  or contact us  via this form .

Harris School of Public Policy

Harris, our professional school for public policy, invites prospective students to visit their  admissions portal to learn more about degree and non-degree programs, join them at an upcoming admissions event , and see their most up to date visit information. You can also find admissions tips and fun facts on the blog , and check out the  profiles  page to learn more about the students, alumni, and faculty that make Harris a world-class destination for evidence-based policy leadership.

The Law School welcomes you to explore our community virtually through the UChicago Law Welcome Center . There you can find virtual tours , helpful videos , and upcoming Admissions events , including opportunities to connect with our Admissions Team.

Student guides provide introductions to several campus locations in the UChicago  virtual tour .

You can learn more and take a virtual tour of the Regenstein or Mansueto libraries here .

Arts abound in and around the University. We invite you to  visit UChicago Arts to get an overview of the vibrant culture here. UChicago Arts also features a calendar of arts events and attractions. If you already have a UCID, the  Arts Pass  program offers you many ways to explore.

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures

Since our founding in 1919, ISAC has been a leading research center for the study of ancient civilizations. With some 350,000 artifacts, excavated mainly by ISAC archaeologists, the ISAC Museum invites you to learn about the beginnings of our lives as humans together. Through galleries devoted to Egypt, Nubia, Persia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Anatolia, and the Levant, come take a look into the ancient past. Tour programs are Programs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smart Museum of Art

Always free and open to all, the University of Chicago’s art museum is home to acclaimed interdisciplinary exhibitions , collaborative programs , and over 16,000 works of art spanning the globe and 5,000 years of artistic creation.

Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright

While you’re in the neighborhood, pay a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous  Robie House , considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture. Robie House is located across the street from the Chicago Booth School of Business and just a short block away from the heart of campus.

Hyde Park & UChicago Campus by the Chicago Architecture Center

Th e Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) offers occasional historical architecture tours of Hyde Park and the UChicago campus.

Chicago Bike Tours

Chicago is an eminently bikeable city. Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago  is America’s longest-running city bike tour operator offering award-winning bike, walking and food tours appropriate for a variety of ages, interests and skill levels. Tours include the very popular Bikes, Bites & Brew tour, Neighborhoods tours, Ultimate city tour, and Foodie tours. Bike rentals also available, including comfort, road, electric, and child bikes and equipment.

Click here to book a WBZ Meteorologist for a school visit. (Note: the team is booked through the 2023-24 school year)

School Visits

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trips: Ashby Elementary School

WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff visited with the Kindergarten to 4th graders at Ashby Elementary school.

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trips: Schools in Worcester and Lowell

WBZ Meteorologist Jacob Wycoff visited Lake View Elementary School in Worcester and Greenhalge Elementary School in Lowell.

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trips: Schools in Worcester, Milton, Dudley, Medford, Milford and Lynn

WBZ TV's Jacob Wycoff visited Elm Park Elementary School in Worcester, St. Agatha's School in Milton, Dudley Elementary School, Roberts Elementary School in Medford, Brookside Elementary School in Milford, Callahan School in Lynn and the Adult Learning Center in Worcester.

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trips: Elmwood Elementary in Hopkinton

WBZ TV's Jacob Wycoff visited third graders at Elmwood Elementary School in Hopkinton.

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trips: Scituate and Chelmsford

WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff visited Wampatuck Elementary School in Scituate and South Row Elementary School in Chelmsford.

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trips: Taunton, Pembroke, Cambridge, Lawrence

WBZ TV's Jacob Wycoff visited Friedman Elementary in Taunton, North Pembroke Elementary, King Open Elementary in Cambridge and Arlington Elementary in Lawrence.

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trips: Woburn, Mansfield, Lowell, Southboro

This week, Jacob Wycoff visited Malcolm White Elementary School in Woburn, Jordan Jackson Elementary School in Mansfield, Moody School and Washington School in Lowell and Woodward Elementary School in Southboro.

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trips: M. E. Small Elementary School in West Yarmouth and Harwich Elem

WBZ TV's Jacob Wycoff visited M.E. Small Elementary School in West Yarmouth and Harwich Elementary School.

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trips: Salem Prep High School and Martinson Elementary School in Marsh

This week, WBZ TV's Jacob Wycoff visited students at Salem Prep High School and Martinson Elementary School in Marshfield.

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trips: Schools in Peabody, Canton, Winchester and Wakefield

WBZ TV's Jacob Wycoff visited St. John's School in Peabody, Hansen School in Canton, Ambrose Elementary School in Winchester and Dolbeare Elementary School in Wakefield.

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trip: Dolbeare Elementary School in Wakefield

WBZ TV's Jacob Wycoff met with students and teachers at the Dolbeare Elementary School in Wakefield

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trip: Cottage Street School in Sharon and Lincoln Thompson Elementary

WBZ TV's Jacob Wycoff visited the Cottage Street School in Sharon and Lincoln Thompson Elementary School in Lynn.

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trip: Samuel Mason Pilot Elementary School in Roxbury

WBZ-TV's Jason Mikell visited Samuel Mason Pilot Elementary School.

• Dec 20, 2023

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trip: Whelan Elementary in Revere, Killiam Elementary in Reading

WBZ's Jacob Wycoff visited two elementary schools this week in Revere and Reading.

• Dec 15, 2023

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trip: Barrows Elementary in Reading and Kennedy Elementary in Franklin

WBZ TV's Jacob Wycoff visited two elementary schools this week in Reading and Franklin.

• Dec 2, 2023

WBZ Next Weather School Field Trip: James Russell Lowell Elementary School in Watertown

WBZ TV's Jason Mikell visited the students at James Russell Lowell Elementary School in Watertown.

• Nov 30, 2023

Weather Video Lessons

Types Of Precipitation: What Makes The Difference?

What does it take for snow to fall? It’s more than below freezing temperatures in your yard. Jacob Wycoff takes a closer look.

• May 13, 2022

Tracking Climate Change With Biological Markers

From wildlife, to ripe fruit, to sea levels, Eric Fisher takes a look at evidence of climate change all around us.

Why Climate Change Means More Rain And Snow For New England

When it rains, it pours. Eric Fisher looks at precipitation records in recent years.

Tracking Decades Of Weather At Blue Hills Observatory In Milton

This unique place is the best of the best at reporting changes in our local weather. Eric Fisher takes us there.

A Closer Look At The Anatomy Of A Hurricane

It’s the most powerful storm on the planet. Jacob Wycoff takes a closer look at hurricanes.

Current Conditions

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Debby turns "post-tropical," but severe storms possible

Debby is no longer a tropical storm, but it could still bring severe weather to Massachusetts.

Debby's storm path moves west of Massachusetts

The latest update map for Debby shows Massachusetts is out of the tropical storm path.

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Latest wbz weather forecast.

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Lexie O’Connor has your latest weather forecast.

Latest News from WBZ

Dozens of beaches closed across Massachusetts due to high levels of bacteria

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has deemed more than 60 beaches and water locations throughout the state closed due to high bacteria levels.

The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight. Here's how to watch.

The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky tonight above Massachusetts.

What are voters saying about Donald Trump and Kamala Harris?

A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election?

Health department shuts down Norwood boy's charity ice cream stand after complaint

A Massachusetts boy made the best of things when the health department shut down his sidewalk ice cream stand started to raise money for a local hockey team.

Alex Bregman hits 3-run home run as Astros beat Red Sox 10-2

Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer to key a five-run fifth inning, Yordan Alvarez followed with his third homer in two games and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 10-2.

Health News

Could text messages lower e-cigarette use in teens?

A text messaging program​ could help teens walk away from e-cigarettes.

Anti-nausea drug could help prevent breast cancer from spreading, study says

A drug used to treat nausea could be used in the fight against breast cancer.

AI technology could help detect eye conditions in children

Researchers developed an artificial intelligence model that accurately detect three common pediatric eye conditions.

Engineers designing earbuds to warn drivers when they're drowsy

Researchers have created earbuds that can warn drivers when they are drowsy.

Researchers find link between high blood pressure and migraines in women

Some women with high blood pressure may be at higher risk of migraine.

Grandparents say DCF shares blame for 14-year-old's death in Fall River

David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.

I-Team: Brigham & Women's nurses say operating room cameras violate privacy

Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.

I-Team: Report finds terrible conditions at Bridgewater State Hospital

An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.

Mass. goes after nursing homes not paying workers following I-Team reports

The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports​ revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.

Mass. health care workers paid after I-Team investigation say checks bounced

After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.

Keller @ Large

A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.

Keller: Why can't the Massachusetts Legislature pass important bills?

Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.

Keller: Trump saying Harris "happened to turn Black" likely won't change voters' opinions

Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.

Keller: Democrats "weird" attack may be impacting presidential race

The not-so-harsh adjective "weird" has emerged as an early and effective weapon for the Democrats.

Keller: What is Boston missing by not hosting the Olympics?

Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?

Business News

Big Lots stores in Massachusetts appear on closing list

Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.

What to know about the 2024 sales tax holiday in Massachusetts

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Financial advisor says stock market plunge "kind of normal" amid recession fears

It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.

Allston rock club announces comeback, years after closing

The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.

Yankee Candle to lay off 100 workers in Massachusetts

Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.

New England Living

Meet the "brewstillery" making beer and spirits in Newport, Rhode Island

Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."

Newport's Castle Hill Inn provides a unique dining experience for all foodies

Newport's Castle Hill Inn​ is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.

Visit Newport's Audrain Automobile Museum to learn more about automotive history

Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.

Boston's Prezza serving up a spicy twist on a classic cocktail

Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.

Making gourmet chocolates with Chef Delphin Gomes from M. Cacao in Amesbury

Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has big week ahead, Jerod Mayo says

Patriots fans might get a chance to see more of rookie quarterback Drake Maye during this week's preseason game.

U.S. women's basketball team beats France by 1 point to win gold medal

Only two of those victories had been by single digits before the game against France.

Yordan Alvarez belts 2 home runs, drives in 3 to lift Astros to 5-4 win over Red Sox

Yordan Alvarez belted two home runs and drove in three runs, rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti struck out a season-high 13 over seven innings and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday.

Team USA holds off France to win gold in Olympic men's basketball

Steph Curry made four 3-pointers in the final 2:43 to give Team USA its fifth straight Olympic gold medal Saturday.

A 1-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is having colorful babies

A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.

Hungry bears are "following campers" in New Hampshire

Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.

Watch a dragonfly swarm take over a Rhode Island beach

A swam of dragonflies took over Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island this weekend.

Photos show how bear and cub tore apart a car in Connecticut

An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.

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The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.

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I am currently available for limited in-person and virtual events. This does not include in-person school visits. Sorry!

To request an in-person or virtual speaking engagement, please contact Authors Unbound , or view my SPEAKING PROFILE .

If you’re a school looking for a virtual visit and can’t afford a solo virtual event with me, please join me for one of my free, virtual public events! Once a month during the school year, I host a live online “school visit” that any and all schools, classrooms, and home learners can join in on. These events are an hour long. The first half of the event is a presentation about the inspiration and context behind my most recent and popular books (always including Refugee !), and he second half is a Q&A with questions solicited from the live audience. If you or your class can’t make a particular month’s event, don’t worry! I’ve got more on the way, and hopefully our schedules will eventually align. In the meantime, each live event is recorded, and the most recent event’s recording is available to watch online for free at any time for at least a month after it first aired. All you have to do is sign up for an event (again, for free) and the recording is automatically available to you by following the link after the live event is finished.

Click here to check out my list of upcoming public virtual events.

I usually take the summer months of June, July, and August off for the free virtual school visits. If you don’t see events listed for other months on there, I’m still trying to figure out the exact day and time! Those will be posted as soon as possible.

The best way to stay up-to-date on all my appearances is to subscribe to my occasional e-newsletter. You can sign up for my newsletter here .

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School Visits

For Ontario schools and education groups: ages 4 to 18 years old.  Bookings are available Tuesday to Friday from September to June.  Bookings are available Monday to Friday in July and August, and during March Break.

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Onsite guided sessions.

Ontario Kindergarten to Grade 12 lessons are taught by a ROM Educator. Guided Lessons may take place entirely in the galleries, or they may move between the galleries and a classroom containing hands-on objects from ROM’s extensive teaching collections. 1) gallery only, where the entire session takes place in the galleries, or 2) a mixed gallery/lab session that includes lessons in the gallery and a hands-on classroom lesson with objects from ROM’s extensive teaching collections. Sessions run September to December.

Onsite Self-Guided Sessions

For Ontario education groups, Kindergarten to Grade 12, these sessions allow your students to visit the Museum’s galleries and/or exhibition at your own pace. Our asynchronous gallery trails help to facilitate and enrich your learning experience before, after, and while you’re visiting ROM.

Onsite Self-Guided Visits ($8/person). Onsite Self-Guided Special Exhibitions ($10/person).

Virtual Lessons

Connect your students to cultural objects, natural specimens, and ancestral belongings with a ROM virtual lesson. Aligned to the Ontario Curriculum and linked to 21st century competencies, our virtual lessons are taught by ROM’s Educator team, including Indigenous Museum Educators, and engage students through inquiry and object based learning.

Virtual Lessons ($50/class).

Out of Province School Visits

Inquiring about a visit from an out of province or post-secondary school, adult or corporate group, or just a group visit on a weekend or holiday? ROM’s Group Sales team is ready to help you with your visit, offering several customizable options for viewing our galleries and exhibitions.

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Bookings should be requested more than one week in advance. Bookings made less than one week prior cannot be guaranteed.

Thanks to our general Education Partners, Virtual Lessons are free for K-12 Schools in Ontario. Please apply discount code ONT24 in the shopping cart.

Costs Onsite Self-Guided session, general admission: $8 per person. Onsite Self-Guided session + Special Exhibition: $10 per person. Onsite Guided session + Self-Guided, general admission: $16 per person.

• Onsite self-guided sessions include HST. Guided sessions are tax exempt
• Guided lesson pricing is tax exempt. Self-guided visit pricing includes HST.
• “Per person” includes students, teachers, and other adult staff/volunteers
• 1 adult staff/volunteer is free for every 2 students
• Minimum 15 students/persons required
• General admission or Membership offers or discounts cannot be applied to School Visits

Payment Information You will receive an invoice/reservation as soon as you submit your booking. Payment is due on arrival by cash, cheque, debit, or credit card. Cheques should be made payable to “Royal Ontario Museum”. Please provide one cheque per booking. Purchase Orders must be arranged in advance of your visit. Your invoice/reservation number must be quoted on all invoice payments and communications.

Cancellation Policy We understand that last-minute changes can happen, however please notify us  as soon as possible if you need to cancel your booking. If you are cancelling multiple visits, please cancel them individually by responding to each reservation email, or send a separate email listing all the invoice / reservation email, or send a separate email listing all the reservation numbers affected.

Visit Supports ►

• ROM is committed to accessibility for all visitors. We offer a variety of programs and services to ensure the accessibility of the Museum and its collections. To request communication supports and/or accommodations for your onsite or virtual field trip, please email [email protected] or call 416.586.5801 x1 (voicemail only). Please note that some services may need at least three weeks advance notice.
• Kindergarten to Grade 3 (Age 9 and younger): 1 adult per 5 children
• Grade 4 to Grade 8 (Ages 10 to 13): 1 adult per 10 children
• Grade 9 to Grade 12 (Age 14 and older): 1 adult per 15 youth
• Children aged 13 and younger are required to be with an adult at all times. Please review our Visitor Guide for additional information on supervision and ROM’s code of conduct
• ROM's Lunch Room (Level 1B East): 30-minute lunch slots are assigned upon arrival (if requested). Druxy’s ROM Café (Level 1B West) is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that outside food is not allowed in Druxy's, and food purchased there must be consumed there. We recommend large groups contact Druxy's directly at 416.586.7936 in advance. Please allocate supervision adequately in cases where the group is split between ROM's Lunch Room and Druxy's
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Meet ROM’s Educators ►

Kelly W Hodgins

ROM position: Museum Educator since 2003

Favourite ROM gallery or object: Strigil in the Roman Gallery. This seemingly innocuous object can be interpreted as intersecting science, history, and human perseverance.

Favourite quote:  “Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your life…make it the life you want to live.” - Mae Jemison

About me:  The ROM is an incredible place to teach, with our millions of objects and wide range of visiting students! My degrees are in science, English, and education. I have taught preK to post-secondary, and have taught outdoors, in schools, and weekly on a commuter bus. My favourite parts of teaching are learning from students and engaging visiting classes. I look forward to welcoming you to the ROM and sharing the wonder around us!

Jessie Jakumeit

ROM position: Indigenous Museum Educator since 2018

Favourite ROM gallery or object: Shaking Pole of Kw'ax̱suu'. It’s a symbol of our matriarchal cultures and has a great story about respecting nature.

Favourite quote:  "What is a life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset." - Chief Crowfoot

About me: I am a Visual Artist and Educator from Vancouver with Gitxsan, Tsimshian, German, and Icelandic ancestry. I studied Visual Arts at the University of Victoria and Education at the University of Toronto. In 2015, I completed an International Residency in northern New Mexico and Colorado. Curiosity led me to teaching at art galleries and museums including the Royal BC Museum, Blue Crow Gallery, Latcham Gallery, the Living Arts Centre, and Art City.

Alexis McBride

ROM position : Bilingual Museum Educator since 2015

Favourite ROM gallery or object: Plastered skull from Jericho. The Jericho plastered skull is my favourite object in the museum because even though it has been studied a lot, we still don’t really know why people made it.  This reminds me that people in the past had a rich culture that we will never fully understand.  It motivates me to keep asking questions and appreciate the complexity of the world. 

About me: I am an archaeologist with a PhD in Middle Eastern archaeology and over 15 years experience working in museums.  I have travelled all over, learning about the world and how people live, and I love nothing more than sharing my excitement for this knowledge.

Ana Maria Oliveira (Preferred Ana Oliveira)

ROM position:  Rom Educator since 2022 and Hands-On Gallery Facilitator since 2019

Favourite ROM gallery or object:   The Bee Hive one the second floor in the Hands-On Biodiversity Gallery! Honey bees have so much to share in what they achieve, how they take care of their home, and how they collaborate so well with each other.  From making honey, bee bread, building a hive, pollinating, taking care of the land and more. They are a great reminder of how learning is interdisciplinary!🐝🍯

Favourite quote :  “It was a pleasure meeting you, even if you are my least favorite vegetable! Take care, Turniphead!” -Sophie from Howls Moving Castle 

About me:  I am a teacher with a focus on history! A new thing that I am learning is the history and stories of math. I really enjoy listening to the stories that folks share. What I love about learning is, that it is collaborative, social, engaging and always growing. I look forward to meeting you virtually or in person! 🙂

Julie Tomé

ROM position:  Lead Bilingual Educator since 2007

Favourite ROM gallery or object: The planetarium. I know, I’m cheating. It’s immersive, and I can whisk students to the farthest reaches of the galaxy or to a dinosaur dig in Alberta.

Favourite quote: “[Kids] don't remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.” - Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider

About me: I’m by my nature a science communicator - that kid who would dive into a subject then tell you all about it. I decided to study astronomy in Grade 6. While at university, I realized it was the teaching not the research aspect of science that I preferred. I’ve worked as a science communicator at observatories, science centres, and at the ROM for over 20 years. My alphabet soup: BSc, BEd, GDip SciComm.

Januya Uthayakumar 

ROM position:  Bilingual Museum Educator since 2021

Favourite ROM gallery or object: This one is always changing for me, especially as I learn more and more about different things. For now, my favorite exhibit was The Cloth that Changed the World. I love how identity stories and cultural myths were woven (both literally and figuratively) into the cloths. As a Sri Lankan-Canadian, this exhibit connected me to my identity, especially because my mother continues to work with cloth and fabrics to this day.  

Favourite quote: “Search (and learn) with sincerity, humility and love,” ~Hatsheput: Daughter of Amun by Moyra Caldecott.

About me: I am a teacher. I have a Bachelor of Education as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies. I have an insatiable curiosity, especially all things history and science, and I absolutely love learning! I think learning is all about helping people become kind and caring citizens who want to make the world a better place for everyone!

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Kanawha County sees virtual school enrollment soar to over 1,700 students

by SHELBY BURROUGH

Charleston, W.Va (WCHS) — According to an annual report, Kanawha County School's virtual program has exploded in popularity in the past seven years.

Kanawha County's virtual schooling program started in 2017 with 25 students, as of August, there are more than 1,700 students enrolled in it.

Virtual schooling has gained popularity since the pandemic, and some families still prefer it over traditional schooling.

Melinda Ferrell's sixteen year old daughter is enrolled in the program, and she says it's been a positive experience.

"My husband and I discovered during the covid 19 pandemic how well our daughter could learn online. She's doing a combination platform where she goes to Ben Franklin half a day to take these programs that she's interested in and then the other half of the day, she's logged into virtual to take her course," Ferrell said.

Ferrell said the virtual program offers more classes and opportunities for her rising junior than in person school does.

She said her daughter isn't missing out on all of the extra curriculars , because she's still a student in the county.

"You can go into all the athletics, you can go to the pep assemblies, you can go to the prom, you can do homecoming, you can do all of these things," Ferrell said.

Dr. Vallery Harper is the executive director of the program, and she said families choose virtual schooling for health reasons, travel or personal preference.

"You can pick and choose what works for you, and that's what i love about our families. It's what they want. No longer is anybody rubber stamped into some certain education pod," Dr. Harper said.

According to University of The Potomac, seventy percent of students say online classes are better than an in classroom setting, which might be the reason for increased enrollment.

"So many stories out there and so many kids that I've been able to work with and I'm blessed with the opportunities where they just want to graduate. They wanna move on, take the next steps, and there's students out there that just wanna do it faster," Dr. Harper said.

Ferrell said she's glad she can give her daughter this learning opportunity.

"There's different ways for kids to learn. You can't stick every child in the same box, and you just have to realize what works for your child because that's where success lies, is when you do what is best for your child," Ferrell said.

According to Consumer Affairs, during the 2022- 2023 school year, virtual school enrollment grew by more than 350,000 students across all grade levels in the U.S. according to Dr. Harper, they're expecting a five hundred student gain for this school year.