Planetariums bring the mysteries of the skies to life. Inside planetariums, children can see the entire night sky in all of its glory. They often use telescopes to view the rings of Saturn, and they can step on scales to learn what they would weigh on the moon or on Mars. Restored Areas such as Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg,Virginia, and Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, recreate whole villages much as they were centuries ago. Children see people shoeing horses and making barrels.
Visitors can see how things work, and ask questions of the staff and tour guides.
Historic Homes give us a glimpse of how people lived in the past. These buildings may have been the home of someone famous or may be of a typical building from a particular period. Visits or tours can take place wherever there's a computer connected to the Internet. The sites are educational, informative, and entertaining. Many sites have interactive activities for children as well as connections to other museums around the world.