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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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The Science Circle

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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

End Polio

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End Polio

The world has made huge strides against polio with cases down 99.9% over the last four decades. With renewed global attention and commitment, we can finally beat polio, but the last stretch is the toughest. You can find what is "End Polio" in Second Life here.

Seafarer Marine Institute

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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.

WBH Women In S.T.E.A.M. at Inspiration Island

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WBH Women In S.T.E.A.M. at Inspiration Island

Addressing the challenges for women undertaking study and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, Women In S.T.E.A.M. by Thuja Hynes, celebrates remarkable individuals and presents forward-looking and pro-active options for all.

WBH Illusion Pavilion

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WBH Illusion Pavilion

This interactive exhibit presents Illusions of perspective, motion, shading and contrast by master builder Emileigh Starbrook. Explore mind-bending displays including the Necker Cube, Roget's Palisade, and many more!

Vintage Computer Museum

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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.

The Space Elevator at Bowness

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The Space Elevator at Bowness

Come ride a magnetically-powered space elevator into geostationary orbit! The Space Elevator at Bowness simulates what it's like to be in a Space Station 3600 km (2200 miles) above Earth. The concept of a space elevator using carbon nanotubes is currently being evaluated by NASA, and should become viable within decades.

Raymaker Field Studies Centre at Bowness

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Raymaker Field Studies Centre at Bowness

Learn more about geography, geomorphology, and the earth sciences by exploring this island and interacting with its exhibits. Highlights include the ability to walk directly inside a volcano, an earthquake simulator, and a climate change/reef health simulation.

WBH Simply Impossible Physics Dome

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WBH Simply Impossible Physics Dome

Experience Impossible physics with unscripted classes and demonstrations.

Parker Solar Probe

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Parker Solar Probe

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is an ongoing mission that is revolutionizing our understanding of the Sun and improving our ability to forecast major space-weather events that impact life on Earth. The exhibit includes a detailed model of the spacecraft, a scale model of the inner solar system, mission information, and current news.

National Space Society

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National Space Society

The Second Life presence of the National Space Society, an international organization of like-minded people, from the interested public to grassroots activists to astronauts and space scientists. Meetings are held here weekly at 3pm SLT on Mondays.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Explorer Island is home to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Second Life. From NASA's California Institute of Technology, this exhibit showcases and explores the history of space travel and its related technologies. Come see the history, and explore space and technology.

International Spaceflight Museum

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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.

David Rumsey Maps

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David Rumsey Maps

Discover antique maps in a unique, experiential way and explore a 3D recreation of Yosemite in 1883.

COVID-19 Resources @ Health Hacienda

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COVID-19 Resources @ Health Hacienda

Healthcare PRO Brielle MacXaris curates this comprehensive resource about health issues, respected options, and the latest research. Interactive and engaging materials in English and Spanish. Share your pandemic experience, and take the new Vaccination Survey!

Cloud Chateau

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Cloud Chateau

Turn your environment settings to midnight, crank up your graphics sliders, take a seat, and prepare for a colorful, hypnotic, ever-changing light show courtesy of The Particle Laboratory Learning Center.

Brodmann's Brain at Inspiration Bay

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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.

Abyss Observatory

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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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Virtual Worlds MOOC

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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

Marni's Lil' Library

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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.

Digital Citizenship Outpost

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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.

VWEC Community Faire Summer 2026

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VWEC Community Faire Summer 2026

Come see amazing educational communities in the metaverse sharing a diverse variety of subjects and immersive experiences. Network with professors, artists, scientists, historians, musicians, people from all different fields at the faire, along with rides, games, and….you guessed it, LEMONADE and summer-time snacks! All are welcome at the Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Community Faire. The event runs from May 30th through August 15th, 2026. Learn more at vweconsortium.org

The Mesh Workshop

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.

Maritime Library VZdNjsuH

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Maritime Library VZdNjsuH

Maritime Library has lots of information about the nautical culture, from famous navigators to ecology or living at sea. If you want to know who Hudson Bay at NYC or Vancouver in Canada was named after, come to the Maritime Library and read all about this topic and many, many more.

GalvanisT Clothing Design School

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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.

The Avalon Planetarium

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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.

The Grey School of Wizardry

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

Learning Virtuale

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.

Primitive Museum

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.

Seafarer Marine Institute

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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.

Silverspar Public Library

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.

Happy Hippo Building School

Help & How To

Happy Hippo Building School

The Happy Hippo Building School is a long-term, well-respected and large school. The instructors provide a building course to take you from absolute beginner onward.

Virtual Realty Learning Institute

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.

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

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.

Virtual Pioneers

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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

Virtual Ability

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

The SORBET Project: a COVID-19 response

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’.

SAVOY

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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.

Spanish with Eugenia

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.

Orange22

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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.

Miramare Place

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.

Medical Examiner's Office

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.

UUtopia Library of World Religions

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.

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

Second Life Origins

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

This self-guided, self-paced, comprehensive building tutorial also includes a weapons testing area and safe sandboxes where you can try out your newly-acquired skills.

HealthInfo Island

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.

Etopia Island

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.

Cypris Chat

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.

Community Virtual Library

Education

Community Virtual Library

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

Coalition Islands

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

Builder's Brewery

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

Brodmann's Brain at Inspiration Bay

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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