While you’re staying indoors and self-isolating, why not make your day a bit more interesting by checking out some virtual experiences that are designed to bring the best of Maryland to your home? Get a closer look at the marine life on display at the National Aquarium and watch graceful birds of prey take flight. Sign up for enlightening and entertaining science programs or enjoy a virtual concert with your loved ones. Get a preview of all the fun things you can do in and around Annapolis, MD when the time is right to travel again.

National Aquarium Exhibits
The National Aquarium is home some of the most fascinating aquatic creatures from around the globe. And even if you can’t experience it firsthand right now, there are virtual experiences that can you get up-close and personal to the exotic marine life. Check out the Blacktip Reef, Jellies Invasion and Pacific Coral Reef live streams and catch a glimpse of the wonders that await beneath the waves.

Chesapeake Conservancy
Step inside the secret world of Maryland birds with Chesapeake Conservancy Wildlife Webcams. Watch peregrine falcons take to the skies in search of prey, spot great blue herons hunting in marshes and wetlands throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, or see majestic ospreys flying high over Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Plan your next adventure with a virtual tour of the John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.

Maryland Science Center
Expanding your knowledge might just be the best way to spend time when you’re stuck indoors. And if you’re looking to improve your scientific know-how, the Maryland Science Center has you covered with their Let’s Science Together and Science at Home programs. Take part in a variety of online activities and events and make the stay-at-home life a bit more interesting.

Virtual Delaplaine
Find inspiration and add an artistic touch to your day with Virtual Delaplaine. Bring the visual arts to your home, wherever you are. Be captivated by mesmerizing creations as you explore the online exhibits and unleash your creativity with projects for artists of all ages and skill levels.

WTMD Virtual
Make your day a bit more upbeat with some music. Enjoy a cozy listening session on your couch or get up and groove to your favorite tunes. Usually, a live performance in Canton, WTMD’s First Thursday Festival series is now a virtual experience, and there’s Saturday Morning Tunes, a live stream concert for children’s music to keep the young ones entertained.

There’s a lot to see and experience in Maryland, and even if you can’t visit right now, these virtual tours and online experiences will surely provide a much-needed change of pace while you’re self-isolating and staying safe at home.