Travel Tennessee From Home With 30 Virtual Experiences
While springtime usually marks the start of travel season, social distancing and staying at home have become the new normal as we all do our best to keep each other safe and follow guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. And although Tennessee’s top attractions have closed their doors to the public in this unprecedented time, many are finding new ways to stay connected with guests. From video tours to live concerts and zoo animal webcams, these virtual experiences provide the best way to “travel” Tennessee without leaving home while we patiently await the day we can get back out there and explore.
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Scroll through the slideshow to discover 30 unique virtual offerings across the state:
History & Art
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Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History: You can take a virtual tour of the Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History on the museum’s Facebook page to see fossils, gems, dinosaurs and more.
Dogwood Arts Festival: Knoxville’s famous Dogwood Arts Festival is going virtual in 2020 after having to postpone the event. Visit the festival website to view the work of the 100-plus artists who were scheduled to attend this year.
Frist Art Museum: Explore the Frist Art Museum‘s videos on YouTube to watch interviews and how-to art videos, get a closer look at the museum’s collection, and more.
Birthplace of County Music Museum: The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol is sharing a Behind the Scenes at the Museum video series on YouTube. In each video, the head curator offers historical information, stories from the museum, a closer look at musical instruments and technology, and fun kids’ activities. Students can also download activity sheets from the museum’s website.
Gallery 202: Located in Franklin, Gallery 202 is offering a virtual tour of its unique art collection.
Tennessee State Museum: Learn about the artifacts at the Tennessee State Museum with the museum’s Online Collections Portal.
See more: 4 Ways to Experience History at the Tennessee State Museum
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