Vinyl Culture Village

Vinyl Culture Village is a cultural destination dedicated to vinyl records and the history of recorded music. Explore a virtual museum, discover exhibits tracing the evolution of records and phonographic culture, and immerse yourself in a space celebrating vinyl collecting and music history.

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The Azuralis Museum and Archives

Welcome to The Azuralis Museum and Archives. More than just an ever-evolving museum, it is a destination for hunts, music, original works of art, and a mystery that will unfold over the next several years. Be part of the Azuralis and watch the story unfold through hunts and quests, some obvious, some hidden and waiting to be discovered. Great music weekly at The Azuralis Stage.

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Virtual Worlds MOOC

Established in 2014, the VW MOOC (Virtual Worlds Massive Open Online Course) is a month-long course focused on connecting online for collaborative learning and teaching through Second Life and other virtual spaces. From August 2 to 31, 2026, their 12th annual program, "Connecting for Learning," features presentations, discussions, and events exploring AI, immersive education, digital citizenship, virtual worlds, and more. Learn more at facebook.com/groups/vwmooc

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Irelund Museum of American Art

The Irelund Museum of American Art showcases nearly 100 reproductions of American artworks spanning from the late 1700s to the present. Explore galleries covering major artistic movements, browse free exhibition catalogs, and visit rotating special exhibitions in a museum inspired by real-world art history.

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Marni's Lil' Library

Dedicated to learning about Pigeon Racing, this little library offers free access to books online and a description of the pigeon breeding and racing system on SL. Feel free to hang out or go next door to see the vendors. A demonstration of pigeons racing upon request. Stay and read, grab some coffee, and relax to the piano music.

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Digital Citizenship Outpost

Digital Citizenship Outpost is an immersive space exploring the metamodern era through the lens of the four seasons, each representing a key theme: metamodernism, metaliteracy, digital citizenship, and artificial intelligence. Oscillation is a key theme in metamodern culture, where we learn to balance between a tension of opposites, including our physical and digital lives.

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BHC Airport and Museum

The museum covers flight history from man's imagination to controlled flight. See miniature versions of aircraft from 1901 to 1915 and more. The Airport has over 100 aircraft. Fly an airplane or a helicopter around the airport or down to the 3 regions below.

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Education

Nonprofit Commons at Plush

Nonprofit Commons (NPC) connects nonprofits, educators, humanitarians, scientists, and artists for social good through education, networking, and collaboration in Second Life. Take a tour of the Nonprofit Commons main region, Plush. This region also has the Plush Amphitheatre, where weekly Friday meetings are held at 8:30 AM SLT.

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Nonprofit Commons at Aloft

Nonprofit Commons (NPC) connects nonprofits, educators, humanitarians, scientists, and artists for social good through education, networking, and collaboration in Second Life. Join weekly Friday meetings at 8:30 AM SLT for talks, presentations, and special events open to all. NPC supports learning virtual world skills, provides free office space, and offers ways to get involved.

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Education

You're ACE Child Abuse Help Center

You're ACE Child Abuse Help Center is a nonprofit organisation with the mission of raising awareness of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and offers educational resources to help survivors of child abuse and trauma. Located in the General rated region of Rebeck, it is open to all.

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Education

Neil Postman Museum

The Neil Postman Museum shares Postman's work as a futurist who predicted a move from the print-based culture to an image-based culture. Situated in the Digital Citizenship Outpost region, it's an immersive environment designed to share a metamodern era through the 4 seasons. This museum warns us of our personal responsibilities to be aware of the consequences of technology adoption.

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Education

Museum Park at WBH

The Museum Park at Whole Brain Health (WBH) on Inspiration Island is a quiet place where you can wander, learn, and instantly visit a curated selection of more than a dozen museums. From history to cats, space to culture, technology to art, come take a walk in the Park!

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International

Museum of Curious Laws

Welcome to what might be the strangest museum in town. Here, everything revolves around laws that inevitably make you wonder: "That can't be real... can it?" At the Museum of Curious Laws in Neudarmstadt, you'll find regulations from all over the world—from surprisingly sensible to completely absurd. Why are you not allowed to step on money in some countries? Why is owning a single guinea pig prohibited? At the Museum of Curious Laws, you can expect: in Deutsch und Englisch.

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Help & How To

The Mesh Workshop

Want to learn how to create for Second Life? The Mesh Workshop offers free classes in Blender, Substance Painter, Z-Brush, Marvelous Designer, and more! Classes occur in-world every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Content suitable for beginners and advanced creators.

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International

Museum of Useless Inventions in SL

Welcome to the Museum of Useless Inventions in Neudarmstadt. Explore a collection of curious machines and ideas that are technically impressive but completely unnecessary. From absurd devices to strange experiments, this museum celebrates the humor of invention. The exhibition is presented in both German and English. Willkommen im Museum für nutzlose Erfindungen!

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Education

The Magic Museum

Explore the history of performance magic, with tons of hands-on exhibits and fascinating reading about the history of the magical arts at the Magic Museum!

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Education

Brevin Cat Museum

The Brevin Cat Museum, is a whimsical virtual haven created for cat lovers and curious explorers. Set within a cozy and creatively designed landscape at Fables Marina, the museum celebrates all things feline with playful exhibits, interactive experiences, and vibrant cat-themed decor. Visitors can stroll through charming indoor/outdoor spaces or honor a lost feline friend in the Memorial Park.

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Help & How To

GalvanisT Clothing Design School

Learn how to make clothes and open your own store in Second Life — from scratch! Powered by Vimeo, these video-based tutorials cover every step of the clothing creation process. For all levels — from beginners to advanced designers.

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Education

The Avalon Planetarium

The Avalon operates just like a real-life planetarium. On the dome you will see the stars and constellations just as they appear in a Real Life sky. Auxiliary screens around the room display images from the astronomer's giant telescopes and space probes. The current show as of April 1, 2025 is “Nebulae through the Hubble.” The presentation is in text.

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Education

Bay City Moleseum

The Bay City Moleseum is a vibrant tribute honoring the creativity and dedication of the Linden Department of Public Works and their talented builders, called the Moles. Explore an engaging showcase featuring iconic community-driven projects, immersive exhibits, and whimsical creations highlighting the craftsmanship behind Second Life’s diverse landscapes.

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Njordheim Viking Museum

A museum dedicated to the myth, magic, and memory of the Vikings and the Old Norse people.

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Education

The Grey School of Wizardry

Established in 2004, The Grey School of Wizardry is a secular school of real magick and arcane lore. They are a registered non-profit educational institution based in the United States. Their Virtual Campus (vGSW) is in Second Life. As you explore the vGSW Info Center, you’ll find detailed information about their academic programs, extracurricular activities, and the unique culture that defines their institution. Learn more at greyschool.org

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Science & Technology

The Science Circle

The Science Circle is an NGO since July 3rd, 2017, and a multinational alliance of scientists, educators, students, and science enthusiasts collaborating to share knowledge and promote open-source education around the world. They value dialogue within a community that promotes inclusion, diversity, and respect. The mission of the Science Circle is to enhance understanding and learning and to promote dialogue broadly across disciplines with an emphasis on the sciences within the context of a virtual environment that allows for participation on a global scale. Learn more at sciencecircle.org

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Education

Museum of Telecommunications

The Museum of Telecommunications in Pippen, next to the Sea of Fables, is an educational space to learn about the history of telecommunication. Learn about early light/visual signals, telegraphs/morse code, teletypes, telephones, telephone networks, and switching. Explore modern communication tools such as wireless/mobile communication or packet networks/Internet communications.

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Education

Learning Virtuale

Established in 2009, Learning Virtualē, under the stewardship of Addison Loxely, is a learning center for educators, e-learners, and curious minds in Second Life. Offering resources and activities designed to enlighten and engage visitors on a variety of educational topics. The museum includes permanent and evolving exhibits about Black History, Hispanic Heritage, the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Presidency, and Women's History. Visitors can also explore the art gallery, ignite the skies with their own fireworks show, and delve into a treasure trove of educational resources in its library.

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Social Awareness

Premier Business Center

The Premier Business Center (PBC) is a multicultural business center, virtual museum, and art space focused on education, history, and cultural impact. Its Cultural Arts Center and Black History Museum are open daily for self-guided exploration, featuring exhibits on Black history, civil rights, innovation, and creative achievement through rotating displays and art.

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Education

Museum of Sacred and Narrative Art

The museum exhibits both sacred and narrative art. For example, exhibits may be on Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, Christian, Jewish, Daoist, or Shinto art and images from literature. New exhibits will be announced in the Art History Group.

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Education

Primitive Museum

Learn more about Second Life's rich history at the Primitive Museum. Conceived by Sniper Siemens, the SL History exhibition showcases a detailed chronicle of Second Life from 1999 to 2026. You can also find the evolution of the SL Burning Man celebration.

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Education

City of Thebes, Ta Kemet

Journey through time at the City of Thebes, Ta-Kemet, a Luxor Temple-inspired museum. Immerse yourself in the splendor of Ancient Egypt and explore Queen Nefertari's tomb, QV66. Connect with a lost civilization.

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Underwater

Seafarer Marine Institute

The Seafarer Marine Institute is dedicated to advancing knowledge of the oceans through interactive Second Life experience. The Institute has a sustained commitment to science and education through a marine center that includes graphics and displays with informative educational materials. It also includes an underwater observation habitat with marine life and boats for use above the water.

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Education

Silverspar Public Library

The Silverspar Public Library is a functioning library packed with content. All are welcome! Library materials are always appreciated. Especially desired are books in other languages than English, information about SL groups, and old SL magazines.

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Museum of the Maya and Inca Civilizations

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Museum of the Maya and Inca Civilizations

Take a self-guided tour of the Maya and Inca civilizations! Explore Maya astronomy, math, writing, architecture, and fashion, and be amazed at the vastness of the Inca empire at its peak. Everything is shown in English and Spanish. - ¡Haz un recorrido autoguiado por las civilizaciones maya e inca! Explore la astronomía maya, las matemáticas, la escritura, la arquitectura y la moda, y sorpréndase con la inmensidad del imperio inca en su apogeo. Todo se muestra en inglés y español.

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Education

Virtual Realty Learning Institute

Owning property is a fun and rewarding part of SL, so it's important to get all the facts before making the big commitment. The VRLI helps Residents make informed decisions about land ownership by providing information on topics like management, renting, and maintenance.

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Education

First World War Poetry Digital Archive

Explore archived materials from the major poets of World War I, such as Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon. Manuscripts, letters, and diaries are supplemented with streaming video and audio to provide an incredible insight into life in the trenches during 1914-1918.

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Education

Museum of Computing History

The Museum of Computing History in Pippen, next to the Sea of Fables, is a creative and educational space to learn about the history of computing. They currently have a number of exhibits including Pre-PC Early Computers, Personal Computers, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence, Gaming, Influential People, Security, Data Centers, Quantum Computing, and Interactive Fiction.

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LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center

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LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center

The LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center in Macclaine is a creative and educational space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender history and culture. Exhibits include LGBT History, Activism, Influential People, LGBT Heroes of 9/11, LGBT Marriage, and HIV/AIDS education.

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Education

Power Up for Charge at Charge Syndrome

Power Up for Charge is the official fundraising arm of the Charge Syndrome Foundation in Second Life. The goal of PUFC is to fundraise, build awareness, and develop support for this complex syndrome.

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Help & How To

Echo Group Band of Brothers

Echo Group Band of Brothers is a real-life Veteran's non-profit with a chapter in Second Life. They provide assistance with anything a Veteran or their family members may need including VA, claims, DIC, etc. There are 2 regions and a Gateway for new residents to learn SL! It is well done, easy to maneuver, and lots of fun. The main region boasts the only Armed Forces Museum Experience in SL, with lots more to see. How can they help you?

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Science & Technology

Whole Brain Health

Whole Brain Health (WBH) on Inspiration Island, a partner of Rockcliffe Univ, provides information and offers regular activities that help you stay fit, have fun, and stretch your mind, body, and spirit! Make new friends in this diverse, innovative, and caring community.

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Education

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

The goal of the VW Education Consortium (VWEC) is to bring educators together both to share what has been successful and to tackle obstacles across virtual platforms and communities. For more information contact: Valibrarian Gregg, Elli Pinion, or Dodge Threebeards.

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Education

Virtual Pioneers

The Virtual Pioneers group was founded in 2007 by a small group of historically-minded avatars that enjoy using virtual environments to learn and explore. Join them in Second Life at their frequent meetings where they tour or have historically themed events. More info at virtualpioneers.org

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Help & How To

Virtual Ability

Virtual Ability is a place where people with disabilities and chronic illnesses can safely learn about virtual worlds. Details on VirtualAbility.org

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Education

USF Health

Home to the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida. Includes information on the various schools and departments, including nursing, public health, continuing education, and the Shimberg Library.

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Education

The SORBET Project: a COVID-19 response

SORBET is an acronym for Socially Responsible Behavior through Embodied Thinking. The SORBET Project is a learning activity in response to the changing settings of learning in the context of COVID-19. The SORBET Project aims to give learners a more grounded understanding of the need to develop the new habit of safe-social-distancing, beyond just a declaration of ‘head knowledge’.

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Social Awareness

The Peale

The Peale in Baltimore, which is housed in the first purpose-built museum building in the United States, has extended its reach into the virtual world known as Second Life. This ambitious project allows virtual visitors to explore the 1814 museum building online and attend curated exhibits and interactive events safely from the comfort of their homes. For more information, visit: thepealecenter.org

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Underwater

The Jules Verne Museum

Visitors can take an extraordinary underwater voyage here. With a full-size submarine to explore, this museum offers insight into the life and work of French science fiction writer Jules Verne.

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Education

TejanoTech - UTSA Virtual Campus

TejanoTech, established in 2009, is the virtual campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Visitors are invited to enjoy the area, but are asked to respect the education-oriented mission of the campus.

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Education

Stanford University

Visit a virtual library in Second Life that was developed by Stanford University's Libraries and Academic Information Resources (SULAIR).

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International

Spanish with Eugenia

Spanish with Eugenia is an educational project focused on teaching Spanish as a second language. Maestra Eugenia Calderon uses Second Life because this world, as an immersive environment, is a great tool to teach. Classes for basic, intermediate and advanced students. Contact Maestra Eugenia Calderon to schedule an interview.

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Education

Rockcliffe University Consortium

Rockcliffe University Consortium is an online nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of science, education, and research in 3D virtual environments. There are free workshops and forums provided on a regular basis, as well as live music and movies. There's also a theater, art gallery, sandbox and a full academic research library.

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Education

Rocca Sorrentina & Bay of Naples, 1785

Operated as an immersive education experiment by Brown University, this fictional but historically-inspired 18th-century Italian island is located in the Bay of Naples. Visitors are welcome for optional roleplay set in the year 1785. Public programs and exhibits are offered on the history and ideas of the Enlightenment, the era of the Grand Tour, and the baroque, rococo and neo-classical styles in art and music.

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Education

Orange22

Explore the virtual presence of creative media agency Orange22, which has developed several unique and fun 3D spaces and tools to stimulate ideas and creativity for individual or group concepts.

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Voice Chat Hot Spots

Miramare Place

Located in historic Nova Albion with a view facing Yamato and the Ahern welcome area, this area serves as a small information location and hangout for explorers of the Second Life mainland. Ample seating for discussions with voice-enabled, resources on both the local area and other notable mainland locations, and of course, snow cones served by a robot.

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Education

Medical Examiner's Office

Despite not being suitable for the squeamish, this simulation of a forensic pathology service has been built by a real-life practitioner. It holds educational lectures about autopsy procedures and explains what we can learn from them.

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Spirituality & Belief

UUtopia Library of World Religions

Visit UUtopia, a place for exchanging ideas, quiet reflection, and personal journeys of thought. Click on the books and posters for information about world religions. Explore the interesting artwork or just relax in the peaceful meadows and gardens.

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Science & Technology

International Spaceflight Museum

The International Spaceflight Museum hosts a series of exhibits and events about real-world space travel. Ride a rocket into space and explore the planets! Rockets and spacecraft from the past, present and future.

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Education

Infolit iSchool

Part of the University of Sheffield's Department of Information Studies in the UK, this island mainly focuses on information literacy and inquiry-based learning.

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International

Ilha Unisinos

Visit the Unisinos virtual campus: the first Brazilian university to own an island dedicated to research virtual worlds at Second Life. Come to watch classes, events and meet the research group GPe-du. Visite o campus virtual Unisinos: a primeira universidade brasileira a ter uma ilha dedicada a pesquisa em mundos virtuais aqui no Second Life. Venha assistir nossas aulas, eventos e sinta-se a vontade para conhecer o grupo de pesquisa GPe-du.

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Social Awareness

Holocaust Memorial Museum

"Witnessing History: Kristallnacht, the 1938 Pogroms" is an unforgettable virtual exhibit created by the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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Education

HealthInfo Island

HealthInfo Island provides timely, accurate, and accessible information on topics related to physical, emotional, and mental health for residents of SL. Information is provided through displays, links to outside resources, and events.

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Education

Etopia Island

Etopia was founded in 2007 with a focus on sustainable living. They’ve created a unique and inspired simulation that will engage and inform. Ride the gondola, take a train ride, walk around, sail the fully navigable waterways, or hang out with friends at the cafes and green spaces. Learn more about cooperative communities, permaculture, water reclamation, and more.

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Social Awareness

Droppin' Science Museum

Droppin' Science Museum, the Virtual Study Center for Social Justice, hosts inspirational events. The goal of the Droppin' Science Museum is to share information about Africana culture and history.

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Education

Cypris Chat

Cypris Chat strives to provide an educational, fun and interesting environment for English learning and teaching. Members have the chance to be part of a living community surrounded by others who are learning, teaching or simply interested in speaking English with people from around the world.

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Education

Creations Park

Creations Park was grown with love. Run by Barbie Alchemi, this region offers support groups and research into the positive effects of Second Life for people with Parkinson's disease.

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Education

Community Virtual Library

The Community Virtual Library is a real library in a virtual world, affiliated with the American Library Association.

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Education

Coalition Islands

Coalition Island is a nexus of United States armed forces activity and collaboration taking place in SL. Learn more about Military Lands at wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Military_Lands

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Education

Chinese Island

Initiative by the Chinese Studies Program at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, designed to complement traditional classroom tuition with context-based, hands-on learning in the virtual environment of Second Life.

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Second Life Origins

Builder's Brewery

Established in 2008, Builder's Brewery is one of Second Life's oldest destinations for learning. Visit and take a free training class and learn all about building, textures, scripting, mesh, animations, and more. Join their 3x award-winning group, and there is even a Sandbox for builders. Check their website for their schedule of educational events. More info at buildersbrewery.com

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Science & Technology

Brodmann's Brain at Inspiration Bay

Walk through this giant Interactive build that shows functional areas of the human brain. Brain regions activate (glow) based on functions, such as dancing and love. Developed by Osangar and expanded upon by the WBH team, in cooperation with DavidArguna, a neuroscientist.

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Education

ArtSpace UTSA

ArtSpace UTSA is a gallery located on the virtual campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio. New exhibits will open roughly every other month.

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Real Life

Armstrong Park

Armstrong Park is a public park, memorial, and museum honoring the late great Louis Armstrong as well as an ode to New Orleans' real-life public park. The park features a virtual tour highlighting the life of Louis Armstrong and his music. Look for the iconic arched entrance!

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Mobile Friendly

American Cancer Society

The official home of the American Cancer Society in Second Life. Since 2005, cancer patients, caregivers, and volunteers have been able to receive services and support from the ACS in SL without having to leave the virtual world. Visit the island to learn more or to make a donation to fund the world's largest and most successful cancer research program. More info at relayforlife.com/secondlife

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Underwater

Abyss Observatory

A museum of ocean science and technology which celebrates the sense of wonder people often have about the mysteries of the deep sea. Visitors can even travel 2,000 meters down into the dark depths of the ocean floor.

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Real Life

The Guy Fawkes Exhibition

The Guy Fawkes Exhibition by Kat Kassner first opened in 2010 and tells the story of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The Exhibition is back, not just for the Autumn season, but for the long haul. Who was Guy Fawkes, and what about Sir Robert Catesby? What were they trying to achieve? What about the bonfires and the fireworks? Find out the true story at The Guy Fawkes Exhibition!

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Art

Summer dream by Cica Ghost

''It's always summer somewhere.'' - Lilly Pulitzer

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Art

Bryn Oh's The Skyfisher

"The Skyfisher" is another chapter in artist Bryn Oh's longstanding narrative, following "Hand" and "The Brittle Epoch." Explore this immersive installation and its story of art, humanity, morality, and the complicated line between hero and villain. Watch The Skyfisher machinima on Bryn Oh's YouTube channel: youtu.be/cmNlko1IO0k

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Art

The PALM

The PALM is lots of palm trees, sunshine, places to lie down and relax, maybe surfing with dolphins, watching out for sharks and killer whales, whale watching, swimming among coral, jellyfish, and shipwrecks, all with a few art exhibitions in galleries dotted across the summer landscape.

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Education

The Azuralis Museum and Archives

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Art

Neural Pixels Photo Exhibit

Come get lost in Neural Pixels! Snapshots from the virtual world that transform at your touch. Tap any photo to reveal its stunning AI-rendered real-world version. A little magic hides in every pixel. Wander, explore, touch everything, and bring a friend!

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Underwater

Sula Sgeir at Natthimmel

Sula Sgeir rises from the North Atlantic like a broken tooth, battered by wind and sea. Inspired by the remote island and its folklore, this destination follows Eòin's mysterious first visit to the lonely rock, where he discovers that Sula Sgeir, and something beneath the waves, may have recognized him. Natthimmel is a creative open space and photogenic destination that welcomes everyone for a visit.

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Education

Irelund Museum of American Art

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Art

Mosaic at SLEA6

Mosaic is a walk-through world inspired by the art of Moebius: vast desert, silent monoliths, and creatures from elsewhere. Visitors build the art themselves - step on a tile, and it flies to the center, forming a 3D mosaic never the same twice. There are also rides to try: winged skimmers that fly over the whole scene. Created by Lalie Sorbet and Chrix at the SLEA.

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Art

Spider Mycron's Arts Project

Welcome to Spider Mycron's Arts Project at the SLEA. The mission is to bridge cultures through artistic dialogue, fostering a global community rooted in peace, love, and creative collaboration.

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Strange & Mysterious

FORTRESS

Nothing about what lies inside the fortress will be revealed here; it will be up to you to find out. Fortress at Hangars Liquides is the latest artwork by builder and immersion artist Djehan Kidd. It is a megabuild that extends across an entire simulator.

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Adventure & Fantasy

Somewhere

Somewhere is a remote island that is inhabited by tribes of rabbits, jackals, and cats. Lots of partying, lots of musicians, nice little villages (one of them rather on the weird side - but hey...), fireside chats, and neighborly gossip.

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Photogenic Spots

Lenixus Project - Chapter II

Lenixus Project is a personal artistic experience, for both the creator and visitors. A story told through exploration; environments, details, and atmosphere, without always explaining everything. It evolves over time, sometimes unpredictably.

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Education

BHC Airport and Museum

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Art

Mindcycle at TheRefuge

Rather than simply observing the artwork, visitors become part of it. Mindcycle at TheRefuge is a PBR-enabled art installation that reacts dynamically to avatar presence. At rest, the environment appears as a calm forest of illuminated colored tubes representing thoughts and memories. As more visitors gather, the system begins to destabilize - lights flicker, sounds distort, and the atmosphere becomes increasingly chaotic, reflecting the overwhelming mental strain associated with social anxiety.

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International

Museum of Regia Aeronautica qygfXUEb

Museum of Regia Aeronautica explores the history of the Italian Royal Air Force during World War II with exhibits, aircraft displays, and information about European air combat. Visitors can learn about the Vice combat system around Jeogeot Gulf and take part in WWII-inspired roleplay and flight combat activities.

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Education

Neil Postman Museum

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Education

Museum Park at WBH

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Art

Digital Art - Cammino e Vivo Capovolto

Established in 2015, Cammino e Vivo Capovolto is a creative place dedicated to 3D art and photography by Mistero Hifeng. Welcome to a place where dreams are timeless.

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International

Museum of Curious Laws

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International

Museum of Useless Inventions in SL

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Education

The Magic Museum

Explore the history of performance magic, with tons of hands-on exhibits and fascinating reading about the history of the magical arts at the Magic Museum!

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Art

Lumes of Innocence

Lumes of Innocence is an art journey from dark to light. Take a sequential journey through light and shadow. Experience the world through a child’s eyes and your own reflections. Follow the path from dark strata to Sky Toy Land, ending at The Leaves of Grass Cafe.

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Art

Bryn Oh's Claxxon and Fern

Claxxon and Fern by Bryn Oh is the sequel to Lobby Cam, the Canada Council for the Arts supported artwork, which is now found on Steam. For the full effect, Bryn plays the character Fern and takes small groups through the narrative personally. It is a unique immersive experience.

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International

The China Buddha Caves

In this monumental build for SL, London Junkers brings a version of the famous UNESCO World Heritage China Buddha Caves, known as Buddhist grottoes, that represent a millennium of artistic and religious evolution along the Silk Road.

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Photogenic Spots

The Third Place

The Third Place is a vibrant region where you should wander around, take photos, explore virtual art, and chat. Every week, its works change, are refined, or disappear. Don't miss out! It's perfect for couples and artists. Come enjoy the beaches, caves, hidden treasures, and sunrises. Neurodivergent friendly.

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Role-playing Communities

Halfling Museum in Tweenwater

Located in Asguild - Land of the Halflings, the Halfling Museum features artwork and artifacts inspired by famous halflings of lore from classic fantasy literature. It is a pastoral fantasy destination featuring earth-sheltered homes, farmland, and cliffside mines. Visitors can explore a walk-through of the museum, gather at Odo’s Tavern, and enjoy a peaceful village open to travelers and lovers of fantasy role-play.

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Art

Monnada Art Gallery

Monnada Art Gallery is currently featuring the exhibit Tales of Hallucinations by Night Lefevre. Tales of Hallucinations is a thought-provoking art show that reimagines classic tales through the lens of artificial intelligence. In this exhibition, human prompts are used as catalysts for AI-generated artworks and poems, breathing life into timeless stories and myths.

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Art

SLEA Calder

A massive, kinetic tribute to sculptor Alexander Calder by artists Lalie Sorbet & Chrix at the SLEA. Don't just view art—ride through it! Take the whimsical Sky Lift high into the clouds to float among giant, moving Animesh mobiles. A joyful exploration of drawing in space.

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Art

MOLEKYLE: An Artist's Vision

Step inside Molekyle, a monumental, region-wide 3D art installation by Betty Tureaud. This stunning work offers an immersive, visceral experience inside a massive collection of self-assembling molecules. Constructed entirely with traditional, non-AI 3D tools, it is a testament to the artist's virtual dexterity. Come wander about and explore.

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Art

The Witching Hour - Witches in Art

This captivating exhibit at The Vordun Museum traces centuries of intrigue, fear, and power surrounding the image of the witch, from medieval manuscripts to romantic paintings and modern interpretations. The Witching Hour invites visitors to explore how witchcraft and the supernatural have been portrayed and reimagined throughout art history.

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Art

The Termites

A creative hub with nine themed stages combining light shows, music, dance, and art. The Termites also hosts galleries, artist platforms, and cultural events. It's a vibrant destination where imagination comes alive.

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Moya Ghost Train

The Moya Ghost Train at the wonderful world of Moya tells the artistic journey of French artist Patrick Moya. Patrick Moya showcases his real works in Second Life, using the platform to prepare his real-world exhibitions and produce video projections that accompany his artistic performances.

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Education

Brevin Cat Museum

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Cafes & Hangouts

Epic Gacha Museum

The Epic Gacha Museum boasts an impressive array of gachas, both old and new. It's a must-visit for any gacha enthusiast, as well as a great way to spend an hour or two. There is a coffee shop on site where you can relax, and if you are feeling adventurous, you can explore the whole region full of gachas.

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International

Korea City Art Space

Korea City Art Space is an immersive destination showcasing an emotional and introspective art exhibition. Visitors are invited to reflect and connect with the works on display, each piece offering a unique and personal experience.

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Art

Bryn Oh's Imogen and the Pigeons

Bryn Oh’s Imogen and the Pigeons follows the story of Imogen and her dream of joining a group of pigeons who perch on the wires and ledge outside her window at the Home for the Incurably Melancholy. The Singularity of Kumiko is the prequel!

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Education

The Avalon Planetarium

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Arcanum

Enter the world of Arcanum, a full PBR experience. Each telephone booth will take you to 8 different immersive exhibits. You will encounter luminous geometries, flowing energies, and questions that invite contemplation. Allow yourself to be surprised.

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Education

Bay City Moleseum

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Education

Njordheim Viking Museum

A museum dedicated to the myth, magic, and memory of the Vikings and the Old Norse people.

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Art

Murmuration at SLEA6

Inspired by the natural effect of birds flocking, Murmuration by Laile Sorbet and Chrix offers a perpetually shifting visual that invites relaxation and escape. Visitors can fly or float through this serene space, sharing a moment of peace with friends or loved ones.

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International

Peng Lai IyOMAcFD

Peng Lai is a fairyland above the clouds, where you can see ancient Chinese art, culture, architecture, furniture, paintings, and decorations. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and music.

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Art

Henri Matisse: Creativity Takes Courage

Henri Matisse: Creativity Takes Courage, a landmark exhibition at The Vordun Museum's new underground level. This extraordinary collection brings together over 140 works spanning three decades of Matisse’s groundbreaking career, from 1897 to 1927. Featuring paintings, sculpture, drawings, etchings, and lithographs, the exhibition reveals the evolution of his iconic style and his fearless pursuit of artistic expression.

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Art

Walls at Akimori

Walls lead nowhere. Walls is an art installation by Bamboo Barnes to convey their current state of mind. The walls in our mind and the walls that exist in the world in which we exist give us many thoughts and conflicts. It has elements that are considered heavy, but show a balance with what is still there, not to be self-deprecating. In this sense, "Walls" has a strong personal attachment to the artist.

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Danse Macabre: Mortality in Art

Welcome to Danse Macabre at The Vordun Museum and Gallery, an exploration of the omnipresence of death in art and culture from the 15th through 17th centuries. In an age marked by plague, war, and religious upheaval, death was a constant companion, shaping the way people viewed their lives and their ultimate fate. This exhibition brings together a powerful collection of woodcuts, murals, and paintings, all of which confront mortality head-on.

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Nature & Parks

Forest Art Walk

Embark on an artistic journey through the forest and discover magical, interesting, and perhaps even strange things. 3D works of art by some well-known and lesser-known artists are exhibited here. This destination also uses PBR-Materials & PBR-Light. The path is winding and you can discover something around every corner. modeled after the Deep Forest Art Land in Denmark. More information can be found at the landing point.

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Art

Miralume at Akimitsu

Welcome to Miralume, a region-wide art exhibit by Scarlet Fey, Delain Canucci and Gem Preiz on the Akimitsu region. The exhibit takes full advantage of the new PBR textures, reflections, and mirrors to create a fantastic and magical experience. The latest addition to The Borderless Project: Miralume derives its name and inspiration from the 2024 Fantasy Faire region by Scarlet Fey. You will need a PBR enabled viewer.

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Kondor Art Center

The Kondor Art Center is a place for art, photography, installations, music, dance, theatre, and other cultural events in Second Life. Composed of the Kondor Art Gallery (1 and 2), the Kondor Art Garden, the Kondor Art Square, the Kondor Art Club, the Museum, and other small art galleries, the Kondor Art Center has one cultural event each week.

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Art

Mandel Solano WorkShop

Mandel Solano Workshop is a dynamic creation space where Mandel Solano crafts various items, exploring the potential of this virtual world. Visitors are encouraged to use teleport points to access different levels within the workshop. For optimal viewing of the intricate lighting, guests should adjust their settings to Midnight. This ever-evolving workshop offers a glimpse into the creativity and technical skill of its maker.

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The Gate

As you walk through the gate, you are immediately struck by the presence of a God. The vibrant red color of the gate is said to represent Inari's divine power and energy. The dark city radio is a key element of this art installation, providing a constant soundtrack to the experience.

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Art

The Beckridge Gallery

Arches is an art exhibit at The Beckridge Gallery with panoramic and abstract landscape photography of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks by diamond Marchant, shot in February 2024 near Moab, Utah.

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Education

Museum of Telecommunications

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Art

Kerupa's World

Welcome to Kerupa’s World at Akimori, an extraordinary region-wide art installation by the visionary 3D artist Kerupa Flow. Every month you will find new artwork starting on the first Saturday of each month when famed pianist Rulie Cisse joins Kerupa for a new concert of music and lights. Currently on display is: “Invisible“ an interactive exposition on the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and Tsunami.

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Education

Learning Virtuale

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Art

KAMMIO Macabre Collection

The Macabre Collection at KAMMIO is a chilling anthology that delves into the darkest corners of Second Life's imagination, offering a curated selection of spine-tingling tales that explore the macabre, the eerie, and the inexplicable. From Lightning House to cursed artifacts, each story within this collection invites readers to journey into realms where the line between the living and the dead blurs!

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Social Awareness

Premier Business Center

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Education

Museum of Sacred and Narrative Art

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Education

Primitive Museum

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Education

City of Thebes, Ta Kemet

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Art

Manifestations NL

Manifestations NL is one of the virtual locations of the Dutch Design Week, the largest RL event of its kind in Northern Europe. Several 3D artists are involved and can be found through the special Manifestations land in SL. On this island, you will find portals to various artworks, experimental live performances, dance parties, and more. Learn more at manifestations.live.nu

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Art

The Peale's Lee Boot Exhibit

Explore "Abstracts & Artifacts" by Lee Boot, a virtual art exhibition at The Peale in Second Life. Lee Boot spent 25 years merging artistic thought with scientific research to address societal challenges, emphasizing the unique perspectives artists offer. He believes in artists' potential not just for their creations, but for their mindset, asserting that our biggest hurdles stem from a lack of imagination and cultural understanding.

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Bryn Oh's Anna's Many Murders

Anna was a quiet girl, who through eyelashes watched the world, and though she appeared to be quite meek, inside she harboured a darker streak.

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Dice no more!

Dice no more is an art installation by Eupalinos Ugajin full of random things and a fishing spot in the center. Learn more at eupalinosugajin.wordpress.com

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Art

NO ONOFF #4 by Sascha Carvalho

Fashion designer Sascha Carvalho presents the NO ONOFF #4 metaverse installation salon, which seeks to bridge the gap between physical and metaverse environments. The works on display at this multimedia salon address reality, sex, gender, personal identity, and the way we view ourselves and each other in our globalized world. Featured at the largest design event in northern Europe: DDW

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Art

The Hexagons

The Hexagons is a place dedicated to those who produce and play their own music, a catalogue of musicians who produce or have produced their own music in Second Life. The Hexagons also has a stage on the roof where occasionally events can be organised. If you are a composer, do not hesitate to contact Livio Korobase to be added to the exhibition.

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Heartseed

Heartseed is the creation of Jedda Zenovka. Its psychedelic mix of form and color is, in Jedda’s words, “Tripped-out designs that naturally fuse organic forms; water, sounds, plant-creatures, that blend into a mythical protopean environment.”

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Art

The Walk of Art at Lawst Paradise

An immersive journey of darkness, colour, music, words, and feelings. Relax and enjoy your walk!

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International

Museum of the Maya and Inca Civilizations

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Education

First World War Poetry Digital Archive

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Art

Allegories of Artemisia

Showcasing at The Vordun Museum and Gallery, with over 100 paintings, engravings, and letters, Allegories of Artemisia celebrates the life and work of Artemisia Gentileschi, a remarkable and influential Italian baroque painter, who is said to be the first woman in art history to make a living from her work.

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Education

Museum of Computing History

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Art

Morality Monkey Art Display

Take a stroll along this beautiful boardwalk, where you'll find seagulls, dogs, and a unique display of Morality Monkey artwork. After seeing the story behind the three wise monkeys, take a hot air balloon tour of Dogland Park.

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LGBTQ+ Friendly

LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center

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Help & How To

Echo Group Band of Brothers

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Art

Wision

Wision is a region in which virtual projects are created for the real world. Pending a return to normal, the region hosts conferences and art exhibitions, and is available to photographers from the metaverse or to those who want to stop in its suggestive quiet corners. You are welcome!

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Social Awareness

Walls of Freedom

Walls of Freedom is based on the book of the same name portraying the first three years of the Egyptian revolution that began on January 25, 2011, told through striking images of art that transformed Egypt's walls into a visual testimony of bravery and resistance. This is an ongoing build where fiction meets nonfiction or is it where nonfiction meets fiction? This platform is all about art, politics, and religion!

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Science & Technology

Vintage Computer Museum

The Vintage Computer Museum is a tribute to the early days of home computing. Take a trip down memory lane remembering computers from the 1980s onwards, including the IBM PC, Apple Macintosh, BBC Micro or Commodore 64.

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Art

University of Moya

Explore this creative, messy, and chaotic art space by French artist Patrick Moya.

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Art

The Vordun Museum and Gallery

The Vordun Museum and Gallery is an art and history experience like no other in Second Life! Browse the many galleries and exhibits, then enjoy a coffee in the Common Grounds cafe.

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Social Awareness

The Peale

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Underwater

The Jules Verne Museum

Visitors can take an extraordinary underwater voyage here. With a full-size submarine to explore, this museum offers insight into the life and work of French science fiction writer Jules Verne.

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Art

The Inevitability of Fate

In this art installation from Rose Borchovski, you'll venture to an emotional and immersive art-landscape about the story of Angry Beth and the child Lot during a war. More info at http://bit.ly/MnEdbN.

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Second Life Origins

The Far Away

A blast from the past! Featured in The New York Times! The Far Away is an interactive 3D art installation in Second Life. First built in 2007 by AM Radio, now curated by Ziki Questi and Kinnaird Resident.

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Winter Attractions

The Brittle Epoch by Bryn Oh

A young girl named Flutter begins a new journey in The Brittle Epoch, which is part two of "Hand" by Bryn Oh. For more info, visit brynoh.blogspot.com

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Art

The Borderless Project

The Borderless Project is a region-wide, multi-level, interactive digital art exhibition at Akimitsu, in which they play with light: reflections, structures, movement, creation, and evolution. With sounds and music to match the emotions brought to life by the multi-talented team of artists and scripters: Betty Tureaud, Gem Preiz, Delain Canucci, Thoth Jantzen, Mitsuko Kytori, Blaise Timtam, and Akiko Kinoshi. For a quick preview, play this video and skip ahead to 14:30 - youtu.be/2cViS7vJ0bU?t=870

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Art

The Aho Museum FOvTaQCp

Located on the Northwestern Michigan College campus, this gallery features regularly rotating exhibits from a variety of artists. Outside is an intriguing selection of sculpture, and the adjoining Ars Simulacra island plays host to the work of many creative NMC artists in SL.

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Real Life

SAVOY

Step Back in time to the birthplace of swing at the Savoy Ballroom in Creations Park! Inspired by the real-world Savoy, you can experience the best in swing music and dances with daily live DJs playing Jazz and more. Walk over to the Museum of Swing which features bands, music, dances, and history of the Swing Dance Era. You can also learn how to dance at the Dance 301 full-immersion classroom.

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Art

Spiralo

“Spiralo” is a virtual cultural complex produced by the noise-classical music project 'Tia Rungray'. The space includes a sound installation hall, a gallery, a café, and a shopping floor. The name "Spiralo" means "spiral" in Esperanto, and the name comes from the fact that the floors are arranged in a spiral pattern, inspired by the image of everyday life and art blending together in virtual life. The idea is to make it easier to enjoy high-quality art activities in Second Life and to make visitors more aware of their close relationship to life. It functions to make everyday activities such as watching, listening, dressing, talking and photography more artistic. It offers you a way to enjoy the time and space in which you can relax in everyday life. As a cultural hub for contemporary art in Second Life, “Spiralo” hopes to continue to create a cultural scene.

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Second Life Origins

SL Historical Museum

Learn about the origins of Second Life and see displays of historical artifacts, images, and notecards that have been instrumental in shaping SL. Wear a free, fully-customizable avatar of our Primitar "ancestors" and relive magic from the early days.

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Art

No Dolls by Marea2007 Praga

An art installation of 3D Sculptures in Plusia by Marea2007 Praga to *Make Noise* about violence against women. To stand in solidarity with all those who reject a political system and society incapable of protecting women from the cruelty of those who deny them the freedom to love who they choose and be themselves.

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Ouvroir: Chris Marker

Chris Marker, celebrated French photographer and film director, invites you on a tour of his work, led by his longtime guide, Monsieur Guillame, an orange cat who pops up to assist you on your travels. This is a part of the Chris Marker exhibition at the Museum fuer Gestaltung Zuerich.

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Nitroglobus Roof Gallery

Nitroglobus Gallery is a Second Life art gallery that shows impressive exhibitions and installations of both emerging and well-known artists and is owned and curated by Dido Haas.

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Art

New Caerleon

This creative workshop is home to some of SL's premier artists. It showcases some of the most unusual but fascinating digital artistry around, including plenty of colorful, large-scale sculptures.

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Social Awareness

MEROE Museum

MEROE Museum is the Home of Black and Aboriginal cultures in Second Life. The Museum's purpose is to provide a safe space for the repository of black culture from across the diaspora, and a place for dialog in an effort to resolve many of the conflicts that plague our communities.

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Second Life Origins

Maps of Second Life

Home of the exhibit "Maps of Second Life" in the New Kadath Lighthouse Art Gallery, curated by Professor Juliana Lethdetter-DeCuir. It is an exploration of the Main Grid’s history, geography, and culture as depicted via maps and cartography.

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Limitations Are Self-Imposed by Regi Yifu

Art

Limitations Are Self-Imposed by Regi Yifu

GlastonBelli and Corsica South Coasters are delighted to introduce a colorful new art installation by Regi Yifu, entitled 'Limitations Are Self-Imposed.' Artists-In-Residence are usually invited to keep their projects in the area for at least six months, so there is plenty of time to take in this visually engaging and interactive exhibit.

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Science & Technology

International Spaceflight Museum

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Social Awareness

Holocaust Memorial Museum

"Witnessing History: Kristallnacht, the 1938 Pogroms" is an unforgettable virtual exhibit created by the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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Art

Echoes in the Garden

"Echoes in the Garden," is an interactive installation by Rose Borchovski on the "Susa Bubble" story. I hear echoes in the garden. Is anybody listening? I hear lost echoes in the garden! Is anybody listening? And they whisper: “The ones who are only living, are the ones who are only dying.”

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