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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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Taino y Cuba nPZWrNVS

Taíno daka presents a concise exhibition on the world of the Taíno: daily life, belief, community, and resilience from pre European times to today. Objects, images, and stories bring history to life and explore how identity endures. Victor Patricio Landaluze and the Beauties of Cuba highlights everyday life, people, and street scenes of Cuba, captured with atmosphere and fine detail. Open 24 hours.

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Museo Colibri JeCycPGT

Museo Colibri is a museum with an exhibition about the work of Friedrich Nietzsche. It also features a meeting place, library, and some board games.

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Maritime Library

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.

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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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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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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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Education

MoMa - Museum of Modern Art

Situated within the historic first regions of Second Life, the Museum of Modern Art invites you to embark on a journey through the realm of virtual art. Immerse yourself in the creative expressions of the collective imagination.

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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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Uncle D Quest at Braided Lives

Braided Lives is the home of The Uncle D Quest, an immersive, interactive story that invites visitors to unravel the mysteries behind the Light House and the two men who lived there. Once occupied by a tribe of Cherokee Indians, the land and the animals that live there are full of their memories and spirits. Take the Quest to hear their voices, explore the many interactive sites, accept writing challenges, and learn about why the Cherokee believed that it is humanity's job to "Stand in the Middle."

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Sports & Hobbies

Seabreeze Sailing School XeurIyqi

Seabreeze Sailing School is an exciting sail-training school open to all residents of any level, from beginner right through to advanced, who are interested in learning to sail correctly and professionally in Second Life. Drawing on the instructor's many decades of real-life sailing experience, the courses cover both theory and practice, from the 'rules of the road' to boat handling skills and navigation.

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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! Earn honors and L$ rewards by solving quests and hunts. 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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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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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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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 ever 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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Art

Marina Coastal Galleries

Marina Coastal Galleries is known for its tranquil shoreline setting. It is a luminous art destination set on a serene island, welcoming visitors from across Second Life into an atmosphere shaped by beauty, creativity, and calm. The space blends natural coastal charm with curated artistic expression, creating an experience that feels both elevated and deeply relaxing.

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Art

The Mavin Tinker Gallery Museum

An art gallery museum in Bay City, hosting 6 floors of work from many SL artists spanning the years.

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Art

Artsville XeuwlWZb

Artsville is a unique creative sanctuary where art and music flow in perfect harmony. Visitors can use the teleporter at the landing point to explore the art exhibitions.

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Education

BHC Airport and Museum

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Art

The Artist's Loft

You step out of the lift door in a former warehouse building and see before you a corridor leading to an artist's workplace and studio. With views over York, she works creating the artwork you find hung on the walls. Enjoy some calm in The Artist's Loft. These are the RL drawings and paintings of Sammie. No AI was used in their creation. Enjoy your visit.

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International

Museum of Regia Aeronautica

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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Art

IMAGO Art Gallery

IMAGO Art Gallery is an art and culture destination featuring multiple exhibition spaces showcasing talented artists curated by Mareea Farrasco. Current exhibitions include “Soul” by Art Mysterious, “Living in Solid Air” by Miles Cantelou, “Fantasmagoria” by CARELYNA, “A Woodland Reverie” by Lethos Lionheart, and “Written On The Body” by Scylla Rhiadra.

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Art

UNITY Art Gallery

UNITY Art Gallery is a vibrant space where art goes beyond the canvas and becomes an experience. Here, artists, musicians, writers, and creators come together to share their vision and build an atmosphere where every visitor becomes part of the moment.

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Art

Tiger Lily Art Gallery

A gallery exploring the dark side of human nature through the power of expressive painting and the ascetic aesthetics of neo-primitivism.

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Art

Gallery of Nim's Art

Nim’s Art Gallery features fine art, photos, and relief-style images, with select pieces available for purchase. Visitors can also request custom artwork. The space includes profile-style imagery and showcases work in both English and German.

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Education

Neil Postman Museum

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Education

Museum Park at WBH

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Art

Vivienne's Art Gallery

Vivienne’s Art Gallery in the sky features a modern exhibition space with vibrant digital artworks. Visitors can explore colorful marine and landscape art with detailed compositions in a quiet setting designed for browsing and photography.

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International

Museum of Curious Laws

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Photogenic Spots

Renoird Art Gallery XVGYjyow

The Renoird Art Gallery at Selva Amazonica is a place that has been entirely designed around an Amazon Rainforest concept, blending art with nature.

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International

Museum of Useless Inventions in SL

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Art

Cedarbridge Gallery & Artists Community

Cedarbridge Gallery & Artists Community aims to help artists display their artwork. It offers a community feel, a place to sit and chat, develop ideas together, and enjoy the creative experience.

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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

Taino y Cuba nPZWrNVS

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Education

Museo Colibri JeCycPGT

Museo Colibri is a museum with an exhibition about the work of Friedrich Nietzsche. It also features a meeting place, library, and some board games.

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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

Time Lost Art

Time Lost Art is an art gallery in Bay City dedicated to the appreciation of the arts.

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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

SLRandom ArtCrew

The SLRandom ArtCrew presents an experiential region that explores art, the Awareness Gallery, all set within an idyllic rural shire fantasy landscape.

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Art

Digital Arts Gallery

The Digital Arts Gallery hosts artists and exhibitions year-round. They are a group of artists who enjoy sharing art and ideas about art and work with up-and-coming and established artists. The work they exhibit varies from photography to sculpture, to interactive, and also work in between.

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Art

Malina - Back to Black

You are invited to a compelling exhibition of black-and-white photography by the artist, Malina Emerald. Enter a world stripped of color, where the profound depth and drama of the subject matter are revealed through the masterful use of monochrome. Malina’s work is a powerful exploration of light and shadow, relying purely on the interplay between black, white, and subtle grey tones.

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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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Art

Infinite Art Gallery

Infinite Art Gallery is a contemporary virtual space in Second Life dedicated to showcasing diverse, forward-thinking digital art. The gallery features a wide range of styles and themes - from abstract and experimental to emotional, environmental, and conceptual. With a focus on inclusivity, mentorship, and creative exchange, Infinite Art Gallery invites visitors to explore immersive works and experience art as a universal language that inspires connection and self-expression.

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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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Photogenic Spots

OBSIDIA

OBSIDIA is a remote and enigmatic place, suspended between the present and the unknown, somewhere between tranquility and unease, where reality seems to dissolve. It may feel like an escape from everything, yet there is always a lingering sense that something more awaits, something yet to be discovered.

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Education

The Avalon Planetarium

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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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Education

MoMa - Museum of Modern Art

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Art

Scirocco Art Galleries and Gardens

Explore the unique Scirocco Art Galleries where creative art meets architectural design! The galleries are presented by Miles Cantelou, who is a professional painter with a passion for abstract expressionism art. These galleries offer a balance of RL artwork, SL created images, photography, and a dedicated gallery showing creative work by other SL artists.

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Algorithmic Dreams Art

Located along Route 8A in The Bend, Algorithmic Dreams by Alan showcases vibrant wall art in various styles from modern digital design to soft watercolors. Visitors can explore a diverse collection of romantic portraits, serene landscapes, and expressive animal art. Each piece combines digital artistry with emotional warmth, perfect for both homes and businesses.

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Souland Gallery

A realm where art meets soul, Souland Gallery is dedicated to showcasing breathtaking creations from talented artists across Second Life. This gallery is a haven for those who cherish the beauty of artistic expression and the connections it inspires.

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KOO store

KOO Store at Motherland carries random things by Eupalinos Ugajin, including PBR materials, 3D sculptures, some cats, and a green dinosaur.

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Music

Deep End Records

Deep End Records is a small nostalgic experience in the form of an audio gallery. Do you ever miss the times when you could go to the mall and listen to music? Now you can relive this feeling while also exploring the creative talent of Second Life Residents.

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The Tudors Art Gallery

Come and have a look at the photography art captured by Alex Tudor, with imagery formed by his fantasy as well as inspired by photogenic Second Life destinations. Every view tells its own tale as well as the angle used, with that moment captured on the canvas forever.

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Better Together Forever Gallery

Come enjoy the gallery and its grounds, which change with every passing season. Here, for your enjoyment, you will find digital art, a zen water garden, poetry readings, a film study featuring the top movies of the last 100 years, an ongoing seminar series featuring Latin American music genres and key composers, and live music from time to time. This is a place to relax and enjoy the arts in multiple forms. You are invited to come and join in the activities here.

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Home & Garden

Leyenda Designs

Leyenda Designs is a decor store and art gallery offering a curated collection of statues, fountains, and backdrops, catering to a variety of aesthetic preferences. Visitors can explore an array of art pieces, each designed to enhance virtual environments. Custom requests are welcomed, allowing for personalized creations that meet specific needs and visions.

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Subcutan Art Gallery

The Subcutan Main Gallery and central teleporting point to all Subcutan Galleries and the beautiful Japanese garden for walking, recharging, or simply relaxing.

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Kultivate Arts

Kultivate Arts features four art galleries that showcase the art of both new and established artists in the virtual world of Second Life. The arts center also has two venues and an attached scenic region for photographers and artists to explore. For more info: www.kultivatemagazine.com

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The Annex of Nitroglobus

The Annex is an extension to the main hall of the Nitroglobus Roof Gallery. It is a platform for emerging artists to showcase their work.

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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 by 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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Glimpses of the Sanctuary

Glimpses of the Sanctuary is an immersive experience as seen through the eyes of Photographer Tallis Blackwood. Please turn up sounds, lower music and use the shared environment. Allow yourself to be transported to the secret home of the Lotus! Enjoy!

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Hypnagogia Gallery

Hypnagogia is the eclectic photography of Hepburn. Her work varies from Whimsical to somewhat Macabre. She is also an accomplished landscape and portrait artist. Some works are available to purchase.

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The Studio Collection

The Studio Collection features a curated gallery of small installations, models, and works in progress on the ground level. A collection of artwork from noted artists is displayed upstairs. Visitors can also explore “All the Songs We Never Sang,” a thoughtful installation located on a platform above.

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International

Zoe Gallery

The Zoe Gallery showcases a collection of Friedl Aigner's artworks, featuring Austrian and South French landscape drawings and paintings. These pieces, primarily from the 1980s and 1990s, reflect Aigner's real-life inspirations and artistic endeavors, offering visitors a diverse visual experience.

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The Carbone Studio

The Carbone Studio presents the artworks of Milena Carbone which includes her writings, her pictorial works, and choreographies. It is also a pleasant relaxing place, with its dance room that broadcasts music videos on a giant screen 24 hours a day.

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Education

Museum of Telecommunications

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Education

Learning Virtuale

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Art Galerie HaXue

HaXue is an international art gallery and haven spanning six floors, all crafted with Second Life's integrated tools. It's a place for dreams, friendship, and artistic exchange, complete with gardens, events, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Your creative spirit is always welcome here.

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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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Centauria Community Gallery

An art gallery focused on fantasy and story-telling with regular exhibits and events. It is a part of the Centauria Community Regions.

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Salient Contemporary Art Gallery

Salient Contemporary Art Gallery promotes a vibrant and inclusive arts and culture experience in SL and beyond. This gallery is a curated, rotational gallery exhibition space for emerging artists focused on non-second life-related work.

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Morris Code Studios

Morris Code studios features the artwork of Poppy Morris. This little city and the surrounding area give a nod to solarpunk and lunarpunk aesthetics, while existing in an imaginary landscape.

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Education

City of Thebes, Ta Kemet

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HeArt & Soul Gallery

The HeArt & Soul Gallery welcomes you to explore art that touches your heart, your soul, and your mind. The exhibiting artists change bi-monthly, with different themes, different styles, and different perspectives.

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NUNA

NUNA is an arts ecosystem, a region of themed galleries with experimental works by living artists, real world and virtual, and a collection of culturally significant pieces. NUNA has an education focus. Artworks on display are captioned and contextualised; the goal is to display art in context so that it can be better understood.

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Michiel Bechir Gallery

The Michiel Bechir Gallery is a place for both Second Life photographers and people who are interested in art. There are monthly events with a DJ or a live artist.

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Fashion & Accessories

BOSL Innovation Pavillion

BOSL Innovation Pavillion is home to the Best of Second Life Magazine brand which promotes all things fashion-related. Find some of the best designers, models, magazines, pageants, art shows, and more! You can also visit the winery, cafe, gardens, and the Art Gallery which showcases some of the best artists in Second Life.

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Cafes & Hangouts

LiThO

LiThO is a tiny art(ist) Café . Have a seat and take a coffee and cake, and enjoy the awesome artworks of several international artists, or just relax with your friends at this cosy and comfy spot within the Corsica South Coasters mainland community. Artwork exhibitions and artists change monthly, so don't forget to stop by again!

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Palace of Fine Art

Welcome to the Palace of Fine Art, on the canals in the heart of beautiful Bay City. The Palace is home to the Evergarden Gallery and All the Best café where you can enjoy an afternoon in the luxurious art museum, explore the gardens, shop, and relax with friends. Take the Bay City Ferry, ride the bus, or take the teleport. Only the finest make it to the Palace!

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Cloud Galleries

Cloud Galleries is a sky art district above Corsica in Corsica South Coasters, curated by Owl Dragonash. Rotating exhibitions by resident and guest artists unfold across connected sky spaces, with seasonal installations woven throughout the corridor. Visitors can walk directly to NovaOwl’s Sky Gallery and Late Night Lounge, as well as Ceakay Ballyhoo’s installation area and evolving seasons.

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Andante Gallery

Andante Gallery on the Surplus Motors region proudly presents a variety of artists rotating on a monthly basis.

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Elven Falls

Elven Falls is a UK and USA based art orientated community with galleries, stores, and unique housing.

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The Hannington Arts Foundation

The Hannington Arts Foundation at Xeltentat Enterprises features Second Life artists at their Memory Gongs collaborative galleries. It's three galleries built together, each with their distinctive style, to show Second Life pictures, First Life pictures, and Erotic pictures. It's a collaborative effort that features photographs from Sweet Susanowa, Violaine, and Therese Carfagno. The pictures are for sale at different prices. The galleries are built to be walker-friendly, and in between, there are places to sit down and relax.

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Serena Arts Center

Serena Arts Center is a place for artists to show their works. "Landscapes From a Lost World" by Blip Mumfuzz is the latest in a series of exhibitions hosted here. Blip Mumfuzz, an artist known for her distinctive visual style and immersive exhibitions, has created a strong artistic experience that paints a haunting picture of our future.

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Starborn LPkIYgKR

A Beautiful Seaside Gallery in which the main building exhibits Photo Art of Lizbeth Morningstar and the Annex exhibits different Featured Artists’ works monthly. Gallery owner Lizbeth appreciates how diversified SL artists are and hopes that with more venues available for artists' exhibitions, the more fertile SL art is. Come chill with art, a lovely beach, a fascinating sea view, and soothing music.

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Wizardly Art Gallery

Wizardly Art Gallery is a place where the soul rests and the mind finds harmony. Need some exclusives for your home decor - come and take a unique masterpiece to your home. Come, explore, relax, and enjoy.

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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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Education

Museum of Computing History

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LGBTQ+ Friendly

LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center

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Bear Castle

Come see the creativity of 800+ Linden Bears, Mole Bears, and Boopies, collected by multiple Residents over the years. Also, pick up a free box of bears for your own collection!

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Help & How To

Echo Group Band of Brothers

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Ravens Eye Gallery

Ravens Eye Gallery showcases original SL Photography by Raven Arcana with impressions of virtual landscapes.

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Yobe Gallery - Yoko Ayukawa Exhibition

Japanese RL artist Yoko Ayukawa presents an art exhibition at Yobe Gallery. You will find yourself surrounded by vibrant colors and whimsical artworks that will bring a feeling of joy and youthfulness to your heart. While the gallery itself is small and cozy, the space is still open and welcoming. More information about the artist yobe.com

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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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Toy's Art Gallery

Toy's Art Gallery is a five-floor gallery of Toysoldier Thor's eclectic styles of digital art. Tour through his gallery of over 80 works encompassing real and Second Life photography and 3d mesh sculptures. Visitors are encouraged to touch each piece, and will be presented with a notecard of the artist's comments about each one. All art is available for sale.

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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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Cafes & Hangouts

The Retreat

The Retreat is a beautiful hang-out with a lush garden, art gallery and the Basement Club. Enjoy, take pictures and bring friends to this wonderful place!

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Social Awareness

The Peale

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The Lost Unicorn Gallery

Art gallery specializing in fantasy artwork, most created here in SL by some of the best artists in world! They have monthly exhibits and events to enjoy!

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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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The Jennifer Steele Gallery & Cafe

The Jennifer Steele Gallery & Cafe has original Art by real-life Canadian artist Jennifer Steele including paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture, abstract, realism, expressionism, impressionism, and the Artist's Cafe!

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The Free Museum

The Free Museum contains over 70 works by some of the best artists in Second Life, and visitors are invited to take a free copy of every work exhibited. There is nothing for sale or any solicitations. And it is newcomer friendly: there are simple instructions on how to take a work home and how to resize it to fit your home. It is a great introduction to the art world of Second Life.

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The Aho Museum

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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Summer'S ArtisanS

Imaginative art gallery, handbuilt with love. Future expositions will be held, till that time it's open for the public. It is mysterious, relaxing, and Flickr friendly.

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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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Shui Mo Gallery

Explore the artwork of Resident FionaFei at the Shiu Mo Gallery. Shui Mo, meaning "ink" in Chinese, is a series of installations created in the style of Chinese ink brush painting, depicting a common theme or landscape seen in many traditional Chinese paintings.

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Selen's Gallery

Selen’s gallery, open since 2020, has original art by the French digital artist on 2 levels, including a machinima room. The gallery has also extensions exhibiting a new round of other 2D and 3D artists every 3 months.

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Second Life Endowment For The Arts

Use the Second Life Endowment For The Arts (SLEA) experience to visit 9 regions of diverse creativity representing the many levels of virtual art in SL, including 2 & 3D, Theater, Literature, Visual, Machinima, Art Education, and Media Art. Cost-free grants are awarded! Learn more at sleagrants.com

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Renaissance Gallery

As the name suggests, this gallery showcases artwork from the late Middle Ages, when artists like Leonardo and Botticelli were at their peak. Small, but a must-see for fans of this period.

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