Explore the World from Home: Virtual Tours for Seniors

See the world without leaving home

Are you curious about parts of the world like Paris or Egypt but don’t have the means to travel? Thanks to senior-friendly technology online, you now can. There is a fantastic free online tool called “Google Arts & Culture” that lets you travel the world without leaving your home through virtual museum tours.

Why senior-friendly technology is important

For many of us as we age, travel can become more challenging. This can be due to mobility issues, budget limitations, and health concerns that make traveling difficult. That’s where virtual tours come in.

With just a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can explore museums, landmarks, and hidden cultural gems from around the world without leaving your living room. On Herewith you can get help using senior-friendly technology like Google Arts & Culture by booking a Helper for just an hour or two of friendly, in-home help with technology.

Google Arts & Culture is a great example of free online technology that’s easy for anyone to use. If you can get online, find a website, and type search queries for the things you’re interested in, you’re ready to go!

From the Musée d’Orsay to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, click through galleries, see close-ups of famous paintings and sculptures, read stories about world heritage sights like Stonehenge, or search by artist, location, or even medium to expand your world. Google Arts and Culture makes these amazing places accessible to everyone.

Find help using senior-friendly technology like Google Arts & Culture

On Herewith you can book a Helper to give you assistance using your computer, tablet, or smart phone. Our flexible in-home care services include an option to book a Helper for things just like this! They can help you find the right website and learn how to browse the collections. With no hourly minimums or contracts, you can book a Helper just for the afternoon to get you started on your virtual travels. Get started finding a Helper today!

What you can find on Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture (https://artsandculture.google.com/) was created to connect people with art, history, and culture in an easy and enjoyable way. Google partners with over 2,000 museums and cultural institutions to bring interesting and fun images, videos, and virtual walk-throughs directly to your screen. You can “walk” through galleries, zoom in on famous paintings, and read stories about these locations.

Not only is this a wonderful way to satisfy your curiosity or even revisit places you once traveled to, but it also brings entertainment and joy. There are even entire sections dedicated to historical artifacts, traditions, and fashion through the ages.

Read articles, look at images, take virtual tours, or even complete digital coloring pages based on famous artwork! There’s a wealth of information and activities to explore.

How do you use Google Arts & Culture?

You can visit the website at artsandculture.google.com or download the app to your smartphone or tablet. Once there, you can type in what you want to see or browse through suggested exhibits, museums, and featured stories. You can go straight to a section on art movements, mediums, artists, and collections just to name a few.

Don’t worry if you’re not tech-savvy. Google Arts & Culture is designed to be user-friendly. If you can open a web browser and click on a picture, you can enjoy a virtual tour. Once you start, you’ll enter a plethora of amazing views and entertainment. Google Arts and Culture allows you to explore at your own pace while learning something new.

Don’t wait, see the world today!

If you are trying to find a way to enrich your life with art and culture, this is a great option. The site can educate and inspire you. So, go travel! Visit https://artsandculture.google.com today and start your journey.