Are you also going a bit stir-crazy in isolation? Here are four virtual tours you can take that will feel like an artistic and historical journey, from the comfort of your own couch.
La Casa Azul, Mexico City
Frida Kahlo’s famous blue house has opened it’s virtual doors to the public, with intimate tours of La Casa Azul. The tours include the famous garden and studio of Frida Kahlo and Diego Riviera. There are also new temporary exhibitions created specifically for a digital platform, detailing Frida’s daily life including corsets, jewellery and personal objects.
The Mob Museum, Las Vegas
The Mob Museum is home to an unparalleled collection of photos, relics and information on the notorious gangsters of Sin City. The Museum’s new app lets you virtually explore their history by walking through each floor, including mob history and a virtual tour of life in prohibition. For those looking to find their “Doppleganster”, you can scan a photo of yourself against the 800 mobsters they have on file, using facial features to determine a personal match.
Vatican Experience, Rome
Experience some of the world’s most iconic artworks and architecture through a series of virtual tours that will lead you through the entire collection of the Vatican Museums. Explore the world famous Sistine Chapel with a 360 degree view of the chapel itself, before wandering through the Chiaramonti Museum and the Room of the Chiaroscuri.
The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg
The State Hermitage is one of the largest museums in the world, with over 3 million exhibits. Dating back to 1764, the museum’s collections allow you to journey through history with virtual access to the five museum buildings spread throughout Saint Petersburg, including The Winter Palace. Here you can virtually see masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, Rembrandt, Matisse and Picasso.
Want to see these museums in real life post-quarantine? Contact us to plan a trip you will remember for a lifetime.
