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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Premier Business Center

The Premier Business Center (PBC) is a Global Multicultural Business center, virtual museum, and art space whose mission is to educate, motivate, and inspire. Visit the PBC Cultural Arts Center and learn about black history, women's history, the civil rights movement, black leaders, inventors, artists, and more! The center also has information on Second Life visual and performing artists.

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Arbors at Braided Lives

Braided Lives is home to Arbors, a collection of six giant trees, a poetry garden, an undersea venue, and a variety of stages. To learn about all Arbors has to offer, teleport to all the trees pick up a HUD, and instructions at the "History of Us" tree.

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Social Awareness

We Orange the World - Women's Month

Experience tranquility and empowerment at We Orange the World, a serene Zen-inspired destination bathed in an inspiring orange atmosphere for Women’s Month. Explore the peaceful landscapes, art gallery, reflective spaces, and community events celebrating women’s strength, achievements, and gender equality. Visit this March to honor women in a calming and immersive virtual space.

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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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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. While the current pandemic may prevent many people from visiting the Peale in person, this ambitious new 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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Mariupol - Ukraine Installation

Mariupol is an artistic protest destination against Russian aggression in Mariupol and all of Ukraine.

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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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Droppin' Science Museum

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

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International

Museum Neumagdeburg - Kultur Geschichte

Museum Neumagdeburg is where history comes alive. Step into a place where the echoes of the past meet the spirit of discovery. Museum Neumagdeburg invites you on a journey through culture, science, technology, and timeless stories. Explore detailed exhibitions from ancient civilizations to modern marvels, curated with care and passion. This is a bilingual museum. All exhibitions and information are available in both English and German. It also features rotating exhibitions, offering new and exciting topics on a regular basis.

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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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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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Memorials

Starchild Memorial Park

Welcome to Starchild Memorial Park. This was created in memory of all military veterans, civilians, service pets, and civilian pets. This park is open year-round and 24 hours a day. They have numerous areas to check out. This is an interactive and educational memorial park and museum.

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Art

Frida Kahlo Museum

Mexican painter best known for her uncompromising and brilliantly colored self-portraits that deal with such themes as identity, the human body, and death.

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Education

My Mexico Museum at SLEA

My México Museum shares a different story about the Mexico, you may know. Come to see how a new nation was born. Or if you dare, become a migrant across on your way to your dream. This project is an educational and artistic endeavor made possible by SLEA, Second Life® Endowment for the Arts.

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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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Music

Blisston Village

Blisston Village in Bay City, inspired by Neal’s Yard in London, features art galleries, shops, a pub, café, market, and ocean views. The Blisston Club hosts music and events, with more exhibitions and performances coming soon. Live music, DJs, and a creative atmosphere make it a vibrant destination for art and community.

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Scirocco Art Gallery

Wander along winding paths and dunes to discover this atmospheric Oriental garden. Journey further to Gallery Morocco and feel the warm vibrant coloured textures and ambient sounds. Go a little further to Gallery BrutBuild and walk within the high concrete walls of this Brutalistic adventure. Bold and evoking art, created by the enigmatic artist Miles Cantelou, a vision that transcends convention.

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Photogenic Spots

IMAGOLand

IMAGOLand is a photogenic destination and art gallery. It's a green land made of islands surrounded by clear transparent waters, in a summer atmosphere. It invites visitors to discover and explore its spots, take photos or relax, dance and listen to music with friends, or meet other nice people.

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Art

The Space Between Studio and Gallery

The Space Between Studio and Gallery celebrates the sensuality of the human body and the breathtaking beauty of nature, capturing their diversity in forms and emotions. Each image tells a story, weaving together nuanced emotions, hopes, and dreams to offer a deeply intimate glimpse into the artist’s perspective.

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Art

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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COLORFUL Gallery at Onceagain

The COLORFUL Gallery at Onceagain Art Gallery is a private collection where you can find works of several artists, starting from Aneli Abeyante to Zynthea. Have a nice visit!

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Photo Phactory

Photo Phactory is an eclectic personal gallery that showcases the unique Second Life journey of the photographer, Angelika Corral, blending creativity with storytelling. Each image in the collection is meticulously curated, reflecting candid moments that resonate with her experiences and emotions. The gallery features a harmonious mix of -mostly- black and white textures, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the narratives captured within each frame.

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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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The Art Garden

The Art Garden is an initiative for brokerage, evaluation, and sales, representing an important opportunity to enhance UGC art, give visibility to artists, and revitalize the immaterial art market. This platform provides artists with an innovative way to showcase their work and reach an enthusiastic audience, thus helping to redefine the boundaries and potential of digital art.

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Role-playing Communities

Magnolia City Aquarium

Dive into an underwater adventure at the Magnolia City Aquarium, where the wonders of the ocean come to life! Explore a captivating variety of marine creatures and learn about their habitats, behaviors, and unique ecosystems through interactive displays and exhibits. Whether you're a curious explorer or just looking for a relaxing day out, the aquarium offers something for all ages. Don’t forget to stop by the gift shop for ocean-themed souvenirs and keepsakes to remember your visit. It's an educational and unforgettable experience right in the heart of Magnolia City!

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Art

GALLERIES - The Art of Sharon & Rene

GALLERIES – The Art of Sharon & Rene offers an inspiring space to explore unique paintings, mixed media, and seasonal art crafted by Sharon Emerald (3d Dismantled) and Rene (Rene Starchild). Visitors can view and purchase quality art pieces while enjoying a welcoming environment that also supports fellow artists and galleries.

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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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Art

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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The Art of Milly Sharple

This gallery features the unique and original fractal, digital, and abstract art of Milly Sharple. Constantly exploring various forms of digital art, the collection is continuously evolving and regularly updated.

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Education

Legacy Designs Studio

Legacy Designs Studio Inc. is a nonprofit gallery on a mission to empower, uplift, and celebrate women and people of color through creative, virtual experiences. They showcase cutting-edge solutions for galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAMs) while providing a dynamic space for ongoing discussions and training about the future of technology in information spaces. Learn more at legacydesignsstudio.com

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Art

Harmonic Sanctuary Gallery

Harmonic Sanctuary is an immersive gallery where creativity and nature intertwine. Featuring themed exhibits throughout a serene park with walking and riding paths, it invites visitors to explore and be inspired by the harmony of art and nature.

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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 place for starting artists to show their work.

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Eden Grove Galleries

The Eden Grove Galleries and community is currently featuring the works of Suzen Juel and Trip. Suzen Juel's vibrant digital art is a mesmerizing blend of vivid colors, whimsical characters, and surreal landscapes that evoke a sense of dreamlike wonder and playful imagination. Trip’s amazing art is a multifarious exhibit of two dimensional photographs taken in virtual settings combining wondrous creations by talented artists who live, play, and work in this magical Second Life. Eden Grove resort-style living where you can watch the beautiful sunsets and sunrise with a friend, and explore the many amenities, beaches, galleries, and more. Relax in your own luxury cottage, bungalow, or 2 story home. All homes are fully furnished. Welcome home!

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Art

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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Art

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 invites visitors to explore an art gallery showcasing a private collection of works from esteemed artists. This exhibition includes two unique installations: "Black Box" and "All the Songs We Never Sang." This destination offers an immersive experience for art enthusiasts to enjoy at their leisure.

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VALO Gallery Residence

The VALO (Virtual Art Live Observatory) Gallery Residence offers a unique and immersive experience that combines art, culture, and residence. The gallery-residence concept creates a harmonious blend of stunning art and carefully curated exhibitions and is the catalyst for artistic growth, networking, and professional development.

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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

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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Art

Ren Gallery

The Ren Gallery hosts an exhibition of Noah Cloud's photographic works that is updated every other month, as well as photo sessions and photo exhibitions for visitors. You can also access the seaside garden above ground using a teleporter.

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Land & Estates

The Clip Estate

The Clip Estate is a multifaceted destination featuring an art gallery, shops, a garden, a winery, and rentals. Visitors can enjoy fishing, bumper cars, various games, and great spots for photography. The estate offers venues for weddings and events, welcoming everyone, including littles. An Observatory for stargazing is also in the plans.

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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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Art

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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Littlepaws Art Gallery

Littlepaws Art Gallery features the art from Katharine, a Welsh real-life mixed media artist. The art is colourful, and fun, and brightens up any home. It's like having your very own rainbow in your home.

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Premier Business Center

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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, located at the historic Immaculate Campus. Conceived by Sniper Siemens, the SL History exhibition showcases a detailed chronicle of Second Life from 1999 to 2023. You can also find the evolution of the SL Burning Man celebration. This museum is part of an extensive educational initiative, including the nearby Learning Lighthouse, inviting visitors to explore and contribute to the legacy of Second Life.

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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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The SLRandom ArtCrew

The SLRandom ArtCrew presents an immersive destination celebrating art history. Wander through exhibits designed to inspire, learn, and explore the diverse world of art, curated for art lovers and creatives alike. Learn more at slrandomartcrew.com

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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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Art

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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Art

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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Art

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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Art

Idyll Whispers Art Gallery

Idyll Whispers features artwork by Denali. The gallery is a place of peace, a place to restore your soul. As you tour the gallery and it's surroundings, may you listen for the whispers of inspiration and discover the creative spirit that resides in us all.

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International

Make Art Gallery

Make Art Gallery is an exhibition space curated by the Italian art curator and collector Stefano Fiore from Rome. In this art gallery, you will find exhibitions and presentations of international art books, featuring only emerging contemporary artists.

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IT Art Gallery

IT Art Gallery is a space open for art lovers and artists who want to show and promote their artwork.

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Art

DecadencE

Hidden within the Secret Sanctuary cliffs, DecadencE offers a thought-provoking art experience inspired by the works and spirit of Banksy. Explore immersive rooms, dynamic exhibitions by Second Life artists, and creative installations that blend social commentary with virtual artistry in an atmospheric setting.

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Cloud Galleries

Cloud Galleries is a charming, sky-high retreat nestled above Corsica in the Corsica South Coasters, just a step away from NovaOwl. Home to eleven talented artists, the space also features a guest artist every two months. Discover stunning artworks in a serene and welcoming environment. With regular events and an open invitation, you can drop by anytime. Learn more at throughowlseye.com

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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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Art

GANADARA Gallery

GANADARA presents artists’ work in a manner that encourages both newfound appreciation and deeper understanding, focusing on the finest art created in Second Life. This rich, vivid context serves to expand the field of Second Life art and the significance of its most stellar artists and has encouraged collaborative relationships with talented people.

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Starborn

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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Metaverse NFT Gallery

The Metaverse NFT Gallery presents cutting-edge NFT, Blockchain, and street art. They also feature the cozy Satoshi's Cafe for relaxing and the High Floor rooftop bar for parties and events. Come explore the two gallery buildings, the Gallery Square Subway station, and Back Lot street art venues.

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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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Art

Limoncello Art Gallery

The home of the LG Tower and the Airship Limoncello - both part of the Limoncello Art Gallery - is on the private island of Nyunanga. There are over 500 artworks in a private collection begun in 2007 and still being added to. The airship can be accessed from the roof of the tower. The home gallery in Bellisseria is accessible from the inter-regional TP directory board in the tower lobby.

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Education

Smithsonian Latino Museum

Explore the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum's world-class collections through video, audio and slide presentations.

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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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Art

Bear Castle

Come see the creativity of 600+ Linden Bears & Mole Bears, 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

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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Art

Ravens Eye Gallery

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

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Art

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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Art

United Artists of SL

United Artists of SL is a Second Life art group dedicated to promoting and celebrating art within the virtual world. This destination is a picturesque fantasy woods theme, perfect for exploring, photography, or relaxing with a friend or romantic partner. The region features caves, streams, waterfalls, art exhibits, and more, all waiting to be discovered.

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Photogenic Spots

Twisted Paradise

Twisted Paradise is an eclectic artist's retreat, a home, and a playground for diverse interests. Twisted Paradise offers an abundance of inspiration, activities, and fun to maximize all this life offers. Let the mists of creativity twist up and around as you wander through the magical locations, including Twisted Gallery, Japanese Garden, Airfield, Redwood Island, Sculpture Gallery, Serenity Spa, Mermaid Reef, and more!

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Art

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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TheEye Art Gallery

TheEye Art Gallery features art created among friends with an interest in showing their works to the broader Second Life community.

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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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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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Art

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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Art

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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Art

GBTH - Art Incubator

GBTH - Art Incubator is an SL-based experimental arts space consisting of 8+ dedicated gallery spaces. To GBTH (Grab By The Horns) is to take courageous initiative in guiding the boundlessness of artistry, making the conceptual tangible. Here they facilitate artists and makers alike to actualize installation, photographic, sculptural, and community-based works. Everyone is welcome to visit and explore. Apply to participate at gbth.org

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Art

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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Art

The Art of A. Rose aka Apple Dismantled

An interactive gallery of Real Life artwork and the music that it was created to and inspired by. New art is added often.

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Art

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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Art

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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Art

SOOSH Art Gallery

Wander through a whimsical, magical and romantic fantasy garden filled with original artwork by real life artist, SOOSH (Rox SOOSH a.k.a. Roxlette Resident). As you explore the gardens, you will see her paintings and drawings on flowers, mushrooms, fairies, unicorns, fawns, bunnies, birds, butterflies and more.

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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

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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Art

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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