Virtual Field Trips Get flash to fully experience Pearltrees The
Smithsonian Institution—the world's largest museum and research
complex—includes 19 museums and galleries and the National
Zoological Park. Most Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo
are free and open every day of the year except December 25. For
a complete list of hours see the information on planning your
visit or select a museum from the list. Note: Additional
Smithsonian exhibitions and events can be found in the S. Dillon
Ripley Center on the National Mall. From discovering shipwrecks
on the ocean floor to zooming into 3D cities around the world,
you can explore an expansive library of tours, videos, and
imagery that have been created by Google Earth and supporting
partners. 3D Imagery Take flight over entire metropolitan areas
in 3D. 3D Trees Arranging a field trip entails a lot of work.
Educators have to send out permission slips, and make
arrangements for buses and chaperones. Now, with the
availability of virtual field trips, student