Burgess Library: *De-stress and Relaxation: LIve Cams and Art Tours

Calming Cams and Art Walks

Guggenheim Museum, New York
Tour the Guggenheim’s famous spiral staircase. From there, you can discover incredible works of art from the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary eras.
Sankofa Children's Museum of Africa in Baltimore
The Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures, Inc. aims to educate, inspire and connect children from all walks of life to the African continent’s vast physical and cultural diversity. We want to promote world understanding through engagement with art, cultures, the geography and history of Africa’s myriad diversities and its many great contributions to society as a whole.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Scroll down to read tour tips. Take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device.
Oxford Museum of Natural History
Find dinosaurs, a dodo, and a meteorites as you walk through the gallery.
The Vatican in Rome
early as old as Christianity, Vatican City is a treasure trove of experiences and wonders that promise a great exploration for old and young alike located in Rome, the heart of Italy. Containing much of the history of the Roman Catholic Church, this small city-state is renowned for its museums, library, St. Peter’s Square, and of course, the Sistine Chapel. For those unable to travel there in person, the home and burial place of popes is presenting a virtual tour so you too can help enjoy and experience the unique venue and all it has to offer!
The MET
This award-winning series of six short videos invites viewers around the world to virtually visit The Met's art and architecture in a fresh, immersive way. Created using spherical 360° technology, it allows viewers to explore some of the Museum's iconic spaces as never before.
National Gallery of Singapore
The National Gallery of Singapore boasts the world’s largest collection of artworks in Southeast Asia. With the single click of a button, navigate different floors to view over 8,000 artworks. No elevators required!
Virtual Russian Museum
The web-portal enables the user to get access to the collection of the Russian Museum, make a tour round the museum's rooms, visit real and virtual exhibitions as well as get acquainted with the innovative projects of the museum.
Machu Picchu
Here, you can explore one of the world’s most fascinating and enigmatic archaeological sites from the comfort of your home. Immerse yourself in the majesty of the Lost City of the Incas through interactive 360-degree tours and detailed descriptions of every corner of this incredible UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the history, culture, and mysteries surrounding this iconic destination while enjoying stunning panoramic views that make you feel like you’re walking through its ancient paths and terraces.

Choose Your Animal
This website is a great launching pad for accessing live cams for different animals on the land and in the sea.
Panda
See the four pandas at the Atlanta Zoo
Georgia Aquarium
Remember - fish are friends. Not food.
National Aquarium - Baltimore
Where in the National Aquarium are your favorite animals? This virtual tour will take you through the Aquarium's two main buildings, so you know where each exhibit is located and what animals you'll find there.
San Diego Zoo Cams
"Visit" an owl, giraffe, hippo, platypus, polar bear, and more!
Cornell Lab - Birds
The Cornell Lab Bird Cams connects viewers worldwide to the diverse and intimate world of birds. We work to make watching an active experience, sparking awareness and inspiration that can lead to conservation, education, and engagement with birds.