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What: Afterschool-tastic is a free and virtual afterschool program. MIT mentors will lead small group activities for sparking curiosity, exploring extracurricular interests, and building a fun "afterschool" community for kids! Short-term activities! ⋆ games ⋆ art ⋆ science ⋆ design fun ⋆ and more! Long-term projects! ⋆ coding ⋆ Dungeon Read more...

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What: Afterschool-tastic is a free and virtual afterschool program. MIT mentors will lead small group activities for sparking curiosity, exploring extracurricular interests, and building a fun "afterschool" community for kids! Short-term activities! ⋆ games ⋆ art ⋆ science ⋆ design fun ⋆ and more! Long-term projects! ⋆ coding ⋆ Dungeon Read more...

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Online tours - Enjoy the Louvre at home!

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From afar. Travelling Materials and Objects

Through materials and objects, this exhibition describes exchanges between distant worlds - exchanges often far more ancient than the explorations of the 16th century. From deepest antiquity, carnelian, lapis lazuli, ebony and ivory circulated along trade routes...

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Online tours - Enjoy the Louvre at home! Back to Home See all breadcrumbs Online tours Virtual tours Through materials and objects, this exhibition describes exchanges between distant worlds - exchanges often far more ancient than the explorations of the 16th century. From deepest antiquity, carnelian, lapis lazuli, ebony and ivory circulated along trade routes...

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Tagging Sharks in Nantucket

If you've been on Nantucket during the summer, you might have spotted one of our shark researchers on the beach. Learn more about the work on Nantucket from Caroline Collatos, a PhD student and researcher at the New England Aquarium's Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life.

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New England Aquarium in Boston - Protecting Animals & the Ocean

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At the New England Aquarium, we know a habitable planet needs a healthy ocean. Let's take action for the ocean together.

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Hawaii Volcanoes, a time-lapse video newly released on Vimeo, takes you on a sea-to-summit journey to the volcanoes of Hawaii, where you'll witness some of the the most dynamic landscapes on Earth.

Shot mostly in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the video by noted national park photographer QT Luong features awe-inspiring nature scenes ranging from lava flowing to the ocean as clouds of steam rise from the meeting of fire and water to a sunrise from the top of 600-foot cliffs overlooking the immense Mokuaweoweo caldera on the top of Mauna Loa, the world's largest volcano.

Filmed using time-lapse photography and DSLR video in 2011 and 2013, the video's production required backpacking on difficult volcanic terrain, including overnight stays near an active lava flow and on the 13,700-foot Mauna Loa summit in sub-freezing temperatures.
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Take A Virtual Tour Of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park With This Video

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"Hawaii Volcanoes", a time-lapse video newly released on Vimeo, takes you on a sea-to-summit journey to the volcanoes of Hawaii, where you'll witness some of the the most dynamic landscapes on Earth.

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NASA, JPL, and Google bring the real surface of Mars to your browser.

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The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, offers a virtual video tour so guests can prepare for their visit.

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Space Mountain HD-POV Walt Disney World   (Warning: TW Flashing Lights)

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Yellowstone National Park, USA  [Amazing Places 4K]

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When you visit Versailles, you will not only be amazed by the grand architecture of the Palace, but you will also find many treasures hidden around the extravagant gardens. The grounds were first renovated by Louis XIV in 1661 and have been maintained to a royal standard ever since. Take a walk around the gardens of Versailles and experience this living work of art.

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The Gardens of Versailles: A Living Work of Art - Google Arts & Culture

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Who said flowerbeds are less interesting than paintings?

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The Monterey Bay Aquarium Sea Otter Program has played an important role in the continued recovery of the southern sea otter population with our research, rescue, rehabilitation, and surrogacy work.

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Kelp Forest | Live cam | Monterey Bay Aquarium

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See sardines swirl and leopard sharks glide through gently swaying kelp canopies. Narrated feedingsDaily 11:30 a.m. PT

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Disney World Rides videos | Expedition Everest roller coaster POV at NIGHT | FL Attractions 360

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Virtual Tour of the Art and Decor of The White House: The Ground Floor - Google Arts & Culture

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Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online.

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The Monterey Bay Aquarium Sea Otter Program has played an important role in the continued recovery of the southern sea otter population with our research, rescue, rehabilitation, and surrogacy work.

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Shark | Live cam | Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Watch live as sevengill sharks, leopard sharks, bat rays, sturgeon and other fishes glide through the rocky reef in our Monterey Bay Habitats exhibit.

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Peabody Essex Museum | World-Renowned Art Museum In Salem, MA

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For over 220 years, PEM has been dedicated to collecting, preserving, and showcasing compelling artwork throughout history and from around the world.

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Na'vi River Journey Boat Ride 4K POV Pandora Avatar Land Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Park

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NASA Live: Earth Views from the Space Station

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Virtual Tour of the Art and Decor of The White House: The State Floor - Google Arts & Culture

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Explore Ocean Voyager Built by the Home Depot

Find out more about Ocean Voyager, one of the largest single aquatic exhibits in the world.

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Ocean Voyager Live Webcam | Georgia Aquarium | See Whale Sharks

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Boston Children's Museum - The Power of Play

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Give the Gift of the Museum to the Children in Your Life

This holiday season consider a gift that promises fun, wonder, play, learning, and memories. Play is the work of children, and the Museum is packed with playful hands-on exhibits and programs that expose young children to science, language, physical challenges, art, and music. Consider a Museum gift pass or membership this holiday season!

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PlaySpace - Just for 0-3 Year Olds!

PlaySpace is a special experience created just for little ones ages birth to 3 years and their adults to play, discover, connect, and wonder! From cooking up a pretend snack and driving a toddler-sized jeep, to climbing hills and crossing a wobbly bridge, PlaySpace is where very young children learn about themselves and the world around them. Infants and crawlers have a special spot too-a shoes-off area for the very littlest learners and their adults to explore together!

Play: More Important than Ever for Kids.

Play is vital for the healthy development of children, but is increasingly squeezed out of kid's lives. This report from the American Academy of Pediatrics examines the singular opportunity that play presents for the cognitive, physical, social-emotional health of children.

This Month in the Art Lab

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Flight of Passage Full Ride POV at Pandora: World of Avatar

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[HD] IMAX // Shuttle launch (Hubble 2010 - STS 125) - Excellent Quality

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The Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) is located next to the West Wing, and houses a majority of offices for White House staff. Originally built for the State, War, and Navy Departments between 1871 and 1888, the EEOB is an impressive building that commands a unique position in both our national history and architectural heritage.

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Virtual Tour of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building - Google Arts & Culture

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Discover More Wonders of Cold Water Quest

Learn more about the animals of the Aquarium that call the world's most frigid waters home.

Experience More Aquarium Magic

Set Sail on a Virtual Field Trip

Georgia Aquarium offers educational virtual programs for grades K-12. Educators can immerse their classrooms in the Aquarium today.

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Get Face-to-Face With Arctic Beauties

Get ready for some one-on-one time with our belugas and their trainers in our Cold Water Quest habitat.

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Beluga Gifts & More

Get an exclusive Georgia Aquarium wooden beluga ornament- perfect for the animal lover on your list.

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Beluga Whale Webcam | Georgia Aquarium | Atlanta, Georgia | Visit Today

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To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first two ventures outside the spacecraft, this exhibition presents art, photography, artifacts, and personal accounts that relate the continuing story of EVA.
Extra-vehicular activity, or EVA-working outside a spacecraft-changed the nature of human spaceflight. Technology and training made possible walking on the Moon, servicing the Hubble Space Telescope, and building the International Space Station. It remains crucial to our ongoing presence in space.

EVA requires a wearable spacecraft-the spacesuit-and specialized tools for astronauts to survive in the hazardous environment of space. Since the first spacewalks of Aleksei Leonov and Edward White in 1965, more than 200 astronauts and cosmonauts have amassed over 1,000 hours of EVA experience.

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Extra-vehicular activity, or EVA-working outside a spacecraft changed the nature of human spaceflight.

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Star Wars Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run Ride Through 4K | Disney World Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

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The Butterfly Place - Westford, Massachusetts: An indoor garden filled with hundreds of freely-flying butterflies!

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The Butterfly Place is an indoor living environment which has been carefully designed for the propagation and development of butterflies. Our conservatory contains up to 500 butterflies representing as many as 50 different species.

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Have you ever tasted an Arab taco?

When was the Arab taco invented?

What is shawarma?

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How are currency exchange rates determined?

What was the gold standard?

Which type of currency exchange rate system does the U.S. use?

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Which of the following is usually NOT a factor in determining currency exchange rates?

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Based on information from the Wonder, what was Lou Castro known for when he was alive?

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What is an okapi?

Where do okapis live?

What do okapis eat?

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How can I use Wonderopolis?

What are the parts of a Wonder?

How do writers make a Wonder?

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Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease | Wonderopolis

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Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease

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Take a tour in Google Earth – Google Earth

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Delve Into the Puffins of Cold Water Quest

Learn all about these beautiful, social birds, their habitat and more.

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Set Sail on a Virtual Field Trip

Georgia Aquarium offers educational virtual programs for grades K-12. Educators can immerse their classrooms in the Aquarium today.

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Swim in Zen With Virtual Yoga by the Water

Channel the energy of the ocean in Atlanta's most unique yoga class. Beginner to intermediate yogis can tune in virtually for stunning views of whale sharks and manta rays.

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It's the Aquarium for Your Coffee Table

Take home 80 pages of additional Georgia Aquarium content to enjoy later, bound in a beautiful aquatic-themed hardcover.

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Underwater Puffin Webcam | Georgia Aquarium | Cold Water Quest Gallery

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Watch live streaming webcam of our Puffins and Sea Birds from this unique perspective, underwater at Georgia Aquarium in our Cold Water Quest Gallery.

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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Disney World Rides POV videos | Epcot Test Track 2016 | 4K HD | FL Attractions 360

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Hey, art friends! Welcome to Art For Kids Hub! 🎨✏️ Here, you'll discover all sorts of awesome art lessons, from drawing to painting, and even some super cool origami. Whether you're a beginner or a budding artist, there's something fun for everyone!

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Parents are trying hard during these trying times to keep their children educated. The Kennedy Space Center's visitor complex is offering free online content designed to engage with children.

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Charley takes you on a virtual tour of Kennedy Space Center

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Parents are trying hard during these trying times to keep their children educated. The Kennedy Space Center's visitor complex is offering free online content designed to engage with children.

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Uptown Funk -  45th Anniversary Disneyland Resort All-American College Band

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David Attenborough's Great Barrier Reef - An Interactive Journey

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David Attenborough and Atlantic Productions have teamed up with scientists and academic institutions from around the world to create David Attenborough's Great Barrier Reef: An Interactive Journey -a new kind of interactive website will allow viewers in real time to join David Attenborough on a journey across the Great Barrier Reef.

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Open Today 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Brush up on Your Jelly Facts

Learn all about these fascinating, other-worldly creatures and the beautiful tropical waters they inhabit.

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Set Sail on a Virtual Field Trip

Georgia Aquarium offers educational virtual programs for grades K-12. Educators can immerse their classrooms in the Aquarium today.

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Color the Oceans With This Free Download

Download the Aquarium coloring book and watch the pages swim with life. Perfect for all ages.

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Bring Home a Glowing Jelly Lamp

Enjoy the mesmerizing dance of the jellies right at home. Each lamp's LEDs cast a soothing glow over two "swimming" synthetic jellyfish.

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Jelly Webcam | Live from Georgia Aquarium | Visit Today

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Trace the emergence of the modern garden in its many forms and glories as we take you through a period of great social change and innovation in the arts. Discover the paintings of some of the most important Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Avant-Garde artists of the early twentieth century as they explore this theme.

Please note, paid tickets have now sold out. We recommend that Friends of the RA reserve free tickets in advance to guarantee entry at their preferred time.

Monet, arguably the most important painter of gardens in the history of art, once said he owed his painting "to flowers". But Monet was far from alone in his fascination with the horticultural world, which is why we will also be bringing you masterpieces by Renoir, Cezanne, Pissarro, Manet, Sargent, Kandinsky, Van Gogh, Matisse, Klimt and Klee.

For these artists and others, the garden gave them the freedom to break new ground and explore the ever-changing world around them. Highlights include a remarkable selection of works by Monet, including the monumental Agapanthus Triptych, reunited specifically for the exhibition, Renoir's Monet Painting in His Garden at Argenteuil and Kandinsky's Murnau The Garden II.

As our galleries are bathed in the colour and light of more than 120 works, see the garden in art with fresh eyes.

Exhibition co-organised by the Royal Academy of Arts and the Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse | Exhibition | Royal Academy of Arts

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Using the work of Monet as a starting point, this landmark exhibition examines the role gardens played in the evolution of art from the early 1860s through to the 1920s.

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FROZEN Ride | Frozen Ever After Full ride through 4K | Walt Disney World Epcot | FL Attractions 360

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What's going on in the elephant habitat at Houston Zoo right now? Find out with our live webcam below. Before 10:30 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m., our elephants may not be visible on the webcams. Zookeepers clean the yard and put out treats in the morning, while the elephants are in their barn having their morning bath. In the late afternoon, they go back in the barn to have dinner. Then, they have the option of spending some time inside or going outside.

Camera hours: live feed from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CST

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What's going on in the elephant habitat at Houston Zoo right now? Find out with our live webcam below. Before 10:30 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m., our elephants may not be visible on the webcams. Zookeepers clean the yard and put out treats in the morning, while the elephants are in their barn having their morning bath.

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NASA Kennedy Space Center Tour - Florida 2016

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《冰雪奇緣》Let It Go、アナと雪の女王、Frozen、겨울왕국、Холодное сердце

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As China's most famous attraction, the Great Wall of China is an essential stop on all China tours. Commonly considered a wonder of the world, the Great Wall boasts a history of over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient structures on the planet.

Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China

Best Sections to Visit

Beijing is usually considered the main gateway to the Great Wall, since there are several world-famous sections of the Wall in the suburbs of Beijing, including Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling, Juyongguan, Gubeikou, and Jiankou. These sections were built during the Ming dynasty between the 14th and 17th centuries and have been well preserved.

Of all the sections of the Great Wall near Beijing, Badaling is the most famous one. As a result, Badaling is the destination of choice for many large tour groups and is often very crowded. The nearby Juyongguan Great Wall features one of the three great mountain passes of the Great Wall but is almost as crowded as Badaling.

Mutianyu Great Wall is just as close as Badaling and offers wonderful views of the Great Wall and the surrounding hills with far fewer tourists. This section of the Wall also features a thrilling toboggan run that you can ride from the top of the Wall down to the bottom of the hill.

Due to their proximity, Badaling, Juyongguan, and Mutianyu are all doable as a half-day trip from downtown Beijing. We usually recommend Mutianyu over Badaling or Juyongguan, since the massive crowds at the latter two sections can ruin one's experience of this impressive structure.

Further away from Beijing, Jinshanling Great Wall is about 150 km northeast of downtown and it usually takes about two and a half hours to drive there. Despite the longer drive, Jinshanling is among the most stunning sections of the Great Wall. If your itinerary allows for one full day seeing the Great Wall, then we highly recommend a tour to Jinshanling.

Gubeikou and Jiankou can also be visited within a day tour from Beijing. Both sections have not been restored since they were first built in the Ming Dynasty, making them ideal choices for those who want to hike and experience the wild Great Wall. Do be aware that the Jiankou section features very steep and dangerous climbs and is only suitable for experienced hikers.

There are also some other famous sections of the Great Wall within or outside Beijing, such as Huanghuacheng, Simatai, and Shanhaiguan, but we only recommend these if you are visiting the Great Wall for a second time or planning a multi-day, in-depth Great Wall tour.

Great Wall Hiking and Camping

Due to its original purpose as a military defense, almost all sections of Great Wall were built on mountain ranges and thus involve some challenging climbs and uneven stairs, including the well-restored sections. If you are visiting a restored section but hike to the end of the renovated part, you will be able to see the unrestored part of the Great Wall.

For most visitors, Mutianyu and Jinshanling offer good, medium difficulty hikes, while still being very safe. For those looking for a serious hike along wild, unrestored portions of the Wall, we suggest the Jinshanling to Jinshanling East, or Gubeikou to Jinshanling routes. All these routes boast both unrestored and picturesque renovated sections of the Wall. However, please be aware that hikes along wild, unrestored parts of the Great Wall involve many steep climbs and loose bricks, and can be very dangerous in some places. (People can no longer hike through from Jinshanling to Simatai since the route was closed years ago.)

Camping on the Great Wall is usually banned, especially on the renovated sections. If you want to spend a night sleeping on the Great Wall, we can take you to a watchtower on the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall to experience the life of an ancient soldier and catch amazing sunrise/sunset views over the Wall.

Best Time to Visit

For all sections of the Great Wall near Beijing, the spring months (April to June) offer temperate weather and are great for climbing. In late April to early May, many trees begin to blossom, making this a particularly beautiful period to visit the Wall. Fall is also a nice time to visit, as temperatures are usually comfortable. October to early November are particularly picturesque, as the tree leaves on the mountains begin to change color. The winter months, from December to February, are cold and can be windy, but there are usually far fewer tourists on the Wall during these months. July and August are hot and humid, and thus not the best for long hikes. In addition, it's best to avoid hiking on the Wall after rain or snowfall because some parts can get very slippery.

You should also avoid visiting the popular sections, such as Badaling, Juyongguan, and Mutianyu, around National Day (the first week in October) and Spring Festival. August is also a busy time for the Badaling and Juyongguan sections, since students are on summer vacation and many families travel to these famous sections with their kids before the new school year starts. Learn more about how to avoid the crowds when traveling in China.

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Get Facts About Sea Lions at Trust Pier 225

Checkout the fun world of Coastal California and the sea lions of Georgia Aquarium Truist Pier 225.

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Reserve your spot for a special presentation by our pro pinnipeds and their dedicated trainers. General Admission ticket required.

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California Sea Lion Webcam | Live from Georgia Aquarium | Visit Today

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Visites en ligne - Profitez du Louvre depuis chez vous !

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Disney World Magic Kingdom | 7 Dwarfs Mine train Ride | 4k POV | FL Attractions 360

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Universal Orlando Resort | Interactive Virtual Tours

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Take an interactive tour of Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal's Volcano Bay and more at Universal Orlando Resort.

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John Williams: Star Wars Suite - Slobodeniouk - Tropa Korriban - Sinfónica de Galicia

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Indo-Pacific Barrier Reef Webcam | Live from Georgia Aquarium | Visit Now

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Giraffes, rhinos, and more! Enjoy this live view of the African Plains habitat that comes to you from the Kijamii Overlook at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy-nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.

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Concessionary rates are available if you have a disability and we offer a free access companion ticket which can be booked online.

If you require step-free access this must be pre-booked by contacting the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 or [email protected] . The standard admission route is not step-free. The Specialist Sales team may also be able to arrange accessible parking for you, subject to availability.

Accessible toilets and limited seating are available.

Registered assistance dogs are welcome.

The multimedia guide is available in British Sign Language (BSL) and with subtitles, and an audio-descriptive guide is available for blind or partially-sighted visitors.

A number of Wardens are Dementia Friends, please ask staff for any assistance.

The State Rooms tour is indoors, taking in several large rooms and halls over two floors, exiting via a long outdoor gravel path through the garden. As the State Rooms are open during the summer months, it can become very hot inside.

There is a separate gift shop available on the Access route and the terrace café is fully accessible.

For detailed access information, please select one of the options below. For any other information, you can contact the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 or [email protected] .

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Above: The habitats featured in many dioramas are exact locations, carefully selected and recorded by Museum artists visiting the actual site in nature. While in the field, the background artist took numerous photographs and paints a series of panoramic sketches that served as a reference for the execution of the finished background back in New York (below.) This required tenacity and courage, as the work could be interrupted by the sudden appearance of an elephant herd, high winds, thunderstorms, or hordes of biting ants or mosquitoes. Even the matter of caring for wet paintings in tropical climates was a challenge.

After the background scene is sketched in charcoal, it is sealed with a spray fixative to prepare the surface for painting. Oil paint is the preferred medium, as it dries slowly and allows for blending and stippling over large areas like those representing sky, clouds, and water. Usually no varnish is used, as any shine or gloss will draw attention to the surface of the painting and spoil the illusion of distance. If a shiny surface does occur, background artists often paint these areas with buttermilk, which dries to a flat finish.

Above: Explore the Akeley Hall of African Mammals at the Museum.

This diorama is remarkable for its beautifully rendered sky. The colors descend in perfect gradation from crystal blue at the sky's zenith to a warm reddish glow at the horizon near the setting sun. Few artists would attempt such a challenge, and even fewer could successfully create this effect so convincingly. James Perry Wilson, the artist who painted this background, was well prepared for the challenge. He created a sky color mixing formula, indicating how he would mix colors to create a perfectly blended sky from the horizon to the zenith.

Two Museum visitors were standing watching James Perry Wilson about to paint over one of his charcoal sketches for the coyote diorama when one whispered to the other, "I hope he doesn't muck it up."

Wilson's devotion to verisimilitude attracted its share of critics. One of his Museum colleagues derided his backgrounds as "giant Kodachromes." Wilson rejected this characterization of his work. Instead, the man known as the "Invisible Artist" was aiming for a reaction like the one given by a four-year-old boy who, upon looking at one of Wilson's dioramas, said, "Oh, out-of-doors!"

The true meaning of the American Museum of Natural History goes far beyond its walls, its collections, and its staff. Its mission is to generate and share knowledge of the natural world around us. It is an institution dedicated to celebrating our understanding of the Earth and our relationship to it. The Museum reflects our wonder and desire to learn about the world in which we live. These "windows on nature" will continue to provide a brilliant vision of a healthy, vital world where wildlife and wilderness exist in harmony with humankind.

Copyright © 2006 American Museum of Natural History, photos © Denis Finnin/AMNH, text © 2006 Stephen Christopher Quinn.

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