Their First

Their First Maps

What’s over there?

A painted world map of countries, cities, and landmarks. Tap a drawing and read a short story about the place together.

Any age
11 languages
Free in your browser

Free. No ads.

The illustrated world map in Their First Maps, with painted continents and labeled countries. — The whole world on one painted map.

A look inside

Zoom in. Tap a drawing. Read the story.

The map zoomed in on the Mediterranean and the Middle East, with painted landmarks from the Giza pyramids to Petra. — Zoom in
Every city and landmark is a little painting with its name beside it.

The Mount Kenya story card open over the map, with a painting, what makes it special, quick facts, and sources. — Read the story
What makes it special, a few quick facts, and the sources behind them.

At a glance

Ages: Any age
Price: Free, every place included
Where: Browser. Nothing to install
Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Tagalog
Offline: Needs a connection
Account: None

Parents ask.

What is on the map?: About 260 cities and landmarks across 126 countries, each with a short story and its sources.
Does it work on a phone?: Yes, in any up-to-date browser. Pinch to zoom, tap a drawing to read. Nothing to install.
Is it a game?: No. It is a map to wander. Search for a place, or press Surprise me.

Where shall we go today?