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VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS ON THE EAST COAST NOW THAT FIELD TRIPS HAVE ENTERED THE VIRTUAL WORLD, STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE MOST FAMOUS MUSEUMS AND INSTITUTIONS FROM THEIR OWN HOMES. NEW YORK
The Bronx Zoo and Aquarium is now showing live cams of their most popular animal exhibit. The Zoo has live cams of the sea lion exhibit, the Madagascar exhibit and the aquatic bird house exhibit. The Aquarium shows their sea otter exhibit and the shark exhibit. They even have specific live cams showing feeding times! The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the United States and houses over 20 online exhibits.
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Through their virtual field trips, students and art enthusiasts alike can learn about the complete history of the museum, look at famous fashion from throughout the centuries and learn about the art of music. They also offer 360-degree videos of their most famous art pieces. The Corning Museum of Glass has been around since 1951, and is exclusively centered around glass. They are most famous for their narrated glass blowing demonstrations. They are now putting their special guest
Metropolitan Museum of Art
demonstrators and their best glass blowing techniques on their YouTube channel for students and anyone who is curious about the art of glass blowing. MASSACHUSETTS
The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum offers the true Boston Tea Party experience right from the harbor. But the best part is that students can get that experience from anywhere in the world. They offer an entirely virtual experience with historical reenactors
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