Virtual Recreation & Resource Center

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This is your place for links to activities, education, and resources during these uncertain times. We are committed to ensuring that our residents have resources to maintain healthy lives, grow meaningful relationships and continue to have unique experiences. In these challenging times, our Virtual Recreation will bring programs and resources to you and your families with the hope of making it easier for you to prioritize your health and well-being.

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Nature and Virtual Travel

Monterey Bay Aquarium - Head to the Aquarium through their live stream.
Virtual Museum Tours - Visit museums around the world through their virtual tours.
San Diego Zoo - Check out their live animal cams and videos.
The Environmental Nature Center - Educational videos geared toward school-aged children.
Aquarium of the Pacific - A collection of webinars, live-cam footage, and classes for all ages.
Nat Geo Kids - Learn about geography and animals from National Geographic.
Gardening - Guide to gardening for kids.
Smithsonian Zoos and Museums - No need to travel to one of the Smithsonian’s zoos or museums — this website brings your child everything from live video of the National Zoo to the Smithsonian Learning Lab right to your screen.
Yellowstone National Park - Check out the beautiful Yellowstone National Park from your living room!
- Play bingo outside with the help from Buddy the Bison.
National Marine Sanctuaries - Take a virtual dive into our nation's marine sanctuaries.

Museums

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH)- Virtual community programming launching soon!
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.- See current exhibitions online learning opportunities, audio and video recordings of lectures by artists and curators, and more.
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam - The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the largest collection of arts works by Vincent van Gogh in the world.
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles - Virtual tour of works of art dating from the eighth through the twenty-first century
Guggenheim Museum, New York - Scroll through photos while listening to the audio guide.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, Simi Valley - Come visit the actual Air Force One aircraft.
California State Capitol Museum - The virtual tours provide you with a unique opportunity to visit California's Capitol.
Museum of Tolerance - Hear a Holocaust Survivor, take a virtual tour and learn about the children of the Holocaust.