Many museums have virtual tours you can do online, history doesn’t have to be text based anymore. It can be something fun for the kids to learn and play while sitting at home. Here are a few websites that offer not only virtual tours, but also games, video, and many more about the history of the world.

Smithsonian Education (for students)

Everything you want to know about: Art, science & nature, history & culture, people & places. Website offer games, activities, videos and printouts. Panoramic Virtual Tour

National Museum of American History

Fun activities for kids to turn their computer into the Museum’s newest interactive exhibit

White House 101: Facts and Fun For All Ages

Everything you want to know about American history, kids can check out exhibits, video, photos, podcasts and even live streams.

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Introduce the history of the Holocaust, offered many online exhibits and videos.