Other Virtual Programs
Check out these virtual and free (or almost free) programs for families, kids, and teachers from our neighboring institutions (and other distant friends). These are great resources when stuck at home or for science on a rainy day!
Long Beach, CA
Institution Website: Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium Webcams
Visit the Aquarium exhibits virtually via the Aquarium Webcams. Check out penguins, sharks and sea jellies!
Virtual Events
Check out the upcoming virtual events at the Aquarium.
San Pedro, CA
Institution Website: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Cabrillo Coastal Park (PDF)
The fully-accessible Cabrillo Coastal Park is located just steps from the front doors of the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. This coastal park includes many different habitats and recreational opportunities: Follow walking trails to tidepools, beaches and a saltmarsh. Guests can participate in fishing, boating, swimming, tidepooling and birdwatching.
School Programs
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium offers numerous school programs and classes designed to share the wonders of our local ocean, including virtual guided Aquarium tours.
San Francisco, CA
Institution Website: California Academy of Sciences
Animal Webcams
Watch our stingrays, coral reef, and penguin colony in HD, or take a trip to the Farallon Islands via webcam.
Science @ Home
Check out this eclectic array of science-centric games, videos, and DIY projects to help you stay learning and engaged, wherever you are.
Los Angeles, CA
Institution Website: California Science Center
Virtual Field Trips
Inspire your students and spark their curiosity with Virtual Field Trips, a new California Science Center program for grades K-5. Enjoy access to the California Science Center's unique exhibits and hands-on science activities and interact with our skilled team of diverse and passionate educators from the comfort of your classroom or learning environment.
Stuck-at-Home Science
When you're stuck at home, continue your child's science learning with easy-to-follow activities. This space is designed for families to explore, investigate and have fun learning together without leaving home.
San Francisco, CA
Institution Website: Exploratorium
Learning Toolbox
Make sense of timely topics and find general science support for your virtual classroom or learning together at home. For teachers, parents and anyone interested in learning science.
Exhibits
Explore the many unique interactive exhibits that showcase fascinating phenomena explained by science.
Monterey Bay, CA
Institution Website: Monterey Bay Aquarium
Live Cams
Be delighted by the antics of our sea otters or mellow out to the hypnotic drifting of our jellies. Experience the wonder of the ocean no matter where you are.
Virtual Courses
Discover online courses for students grades PreK-12. These courses teach scientific concepts while encouraging a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world.
Los Angeles, CA
Institution Website: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Spiky, Hairy, Shiny: Insects of L.A. (virtual exhibit)
For almost 10 years, people all over Los Angeles have helped staff from the Natural History Museum gather samples of these insects as part of the Museum's BioSCAN project, resulting in a collection that will help track changes to L.A.'s climate. Along the way, we've captured images of startling beauty and rich textures.
Virtual School Programs
Your students will join our Museum Educators for a private virtual class via Zoom Meeting available for one classroom at a time. Students can participate in discussions, ask questions, and interact with our facilitators.
San Diego, CA
Institution Website: San Diego Zoo
Online Curriculum
Visit San Diego Zoo Kids for wildlife and conservation related activities you can use in your classroom, in conjunction with or without a visit to the San Diego Zoo.
Live Cams
Check out some of the incredible animals that call the zoo home! Fill your screens with the daily antics of several popular mammals and birds.
