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Although travel is on hold for the time being, our passion for discovering new places is still very much alive. With that in mind, we have created a “Smithsonian Journeys from Home” virtual travel hub—a place where you can discover the world through the Smithsonian lens without leaving the comfort of your living room. We hope these resources quench your wanderlust and leave you inspired.
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#JourneysPhotoChallenge
Join us on Facebook and Instagram @smithsonianjourneys where you can test your knowledge with our daily photo challenge! See if you can guess where these beautiful places and lesser-known sites are!
Enjoy a Smithsonian Virtual Journey!
Discover Paris through the lens of the African-American experience, explore the waterways of Holland and Belgium, uncover the mysteries of Ancient Egypt, or delight in the wonders of Eternal Japan, all from the comfort of home on our curated Virtual Journeys.Photo Galleries
We have curated photos that will inspire you! Please explore and enjoy true armchair travel with us!
On Top of the World
Head out to the mountains virtually with our curated selection of the world's most beautiful mountain ranges.
Castles of Europe
Castles in Europe reflect many styles of architecture, especially considering place and time, although most are based on the concept of some type of fortification. See these stunning castles here.
Visions of Holland and Belgium
See photos from our Waterways of Holland and Belgium river cruise journey last year.Special Offers
Smithsonian Magazine Virtual Travel
Smithsonian magazine has compiled a collection of coverage dedicated to virtual reality experiences, digital exhibits and books that will transport you to far-off lands.
Giant Panda Cam
Take a virtual visit to the Smithsonian's National Zoo by tuning into our live webcams. Watch Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and our new cub, Xiao Qi Ji from the comfort of your home.
Smithsonian Digital Resources
Smithsonian's vast collections and the research surrounding them are available to you online on a kaleidoscope of topics—from art to zoology. Explore your interests through the Smithsonian lens!
The Great Courses
Find the free full 24-video series, as well as quizzes, reader polls, interactive maps, and further reading suggestions to help guide you through your virtual tour of our Nation's Capitol alongside Dr. Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large.
Aerial America
Smithsonian Channel has just released 68 free ‘Aerial America’ episodes on streaming. Do some armchair traveling and see the breathtaking vistas of all 50 states while learning about their histories!
Smithsonian Cares
Learn some of the ways the Smithsonian is supporting and helping our country in a time of great need with a vast array of online resources inviting you to rediscover the wonder of history, culture, the arts, and the sciences.
Learn from Smithsonian Journeys Experts
Go ‘on tour’ with some of our most popular Smithsonian Journeys Experts without leaving the comfort of your home! Our Smithsonian Journeys Experts, chosen for their charisma, expertise, and affability, go in depth on topics of interest in our Expert Lecture Series.
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