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

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Digital Citizenship Outpost

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

VWEC Community Faire Summer 2026

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VWEC Community Faire Summer 2026

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

BHC Airport and Museum

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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.

Nonprofit Commons at Plush

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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.

Nonprofit Commons at Aloft

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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.

You're ACE Child Abuse Help Center

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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.

Neil Postman Museum

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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.

Museum Park at WBH

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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!

Museum of Curious Laws

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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.

The Mesh Workshop

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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.

Museum of Useless Inventions in SL

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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!

The Magic Museum

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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!

Taino y Cuba nPZWrNVS

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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.

Museo Colibri

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Museo Colibri

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.

Maritime Library

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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.

Brevin Cat Museum

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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.

GalvanisT Clothing Design School

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GalvanisT Clothing Design School

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

The Avalon Planetarium

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The Avalon Planetarium

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

Bay City Moleseum

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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.

Njordheim Viking Museum

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Njordheim Viking Museum

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

The Grey School of Wizardry

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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

MoMa - Museum of Modern Art

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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.

The Science Circle

Science & Technology

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The Science Circle

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

Uncle D Quest at Braided Lives

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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."

Seabreeze Sailing School

Sports & Hobbies

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Seabreeze Sailing School

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.

Museum of Telecommunications

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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.

Learning Virtuale

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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.

Premier Business Center

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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.

Museum of Sacred and Narrative Art

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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.

Primitive Museum

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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.

City of Thebes, Ta Kemet

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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.

Seafarer Marine Institute

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Seafarer Marine Institute

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

Silverspar Public Library

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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.

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.

Virtual Realty Learning Institute

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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.

First World War Poetry Digital Archive

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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.

Museum of Computing History

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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.

LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center

LGBTQ+ Friendly

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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.

Power Up for Charge at Charge Syndrome

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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.

Echo Group Band of Brothers

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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?

Whole Brain Health

Science & Technology

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Whole Brain Health

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

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

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Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

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

Virtual Pioneers

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Virtual Pioneers

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

USF Health

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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.

The SORBET Project: a COVID-19 response

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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’.

The Peale

Social Awareness

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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

The Jules Verne Museum

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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.

TejanoTech - UTSA Virtual Campus

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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.

Stanford University

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Stanford University

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

Spanish with Eugenia

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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.

Rockcliffe University Consortium

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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.

Rocca Sorrentina & Bay of Naples, 1785

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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.

Orange22

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Orange22

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

Miramare Place

Voice Chat Hot Spots

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Miramare Place

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

Medical Examiner's Office

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Medical Examiner's Office

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

UUtopia Library of World Religions

Spirituality & Belief

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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.

Infolit iSchool

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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.

Ilha Unisinos

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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.

Holocaust Memorial Museum

Social Awareness

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Holocaust Memorial Museum

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

HealthInfo Island

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HealthInfo Island

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

Etopia Island

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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.

Droppin' Science Museum

Social Awareness

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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.

Cypris Chat

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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.

Creations Park

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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.

Community Virtual Library

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Community Virtual Library

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

Coalition Islands

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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

Chinese Island

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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.

Brodmann's Brain at Inspiration Bay

Science & Technology

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Brodmann's Brain at Inspiration Bay

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

ArtSpace UTSA

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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.

Armstrong Park

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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!

American Cancer Society

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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

Abyss Observatory

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Abyss Observatory

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

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Digital Citizenship Outpost

Education

Digital Citizenship Outpost

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

VWEC Community Faire Summer 2026

Education

VWEC Community Faire Summer 2026

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

The Mesh Workshop

Help & How To

The Mesh Workshop

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

Maritime Library

Education

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.

GalvanisT Clothing Design School

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.

The Avalon Planetarium

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.

The Grey School of Wizardry

Education

The Grey School of Wizardry

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

Uncle D Quest at Braided Lives

Education

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."

Seabreeze Sailing School

Sports & Hobbies

Seabreeze Sailing School

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.

Learning Virtuale

Education

Learning Virtuale

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

Primitive Museum

Education

Primitive Museum

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

Seafarer Marine Institute

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.

Silverspar Public Library

Education

Silverspar Public Library

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

Happy Hippo Building School

Help & How To

Happy Hippo Building School

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

Virtual Realty Learning Institute

Education

Virtual Realty Learning Institute

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

Whole Brain Health

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.

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

Education

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

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

Virtual Pioneers

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

The SORBET Project: a COVID-19 response

Education

The SORBET Project: a COVID-19 response

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

SAVOY

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.

Spanish with Eugenia

International

Spanish with Eugenia

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

Orange22

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.

Miramare Place

Voice Chat Hot Spots

Miramare Place

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

Medical Examiner's Office

Education

Medical Examiner's Office

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

UUtopia Library of World Religions

Spirituality & Belief

UUtopia Library of World Religions

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

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

Second Life Origins

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

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

HealthInfo Island

Education

HealthInfo Island

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

Etopia Island

Education

Etopia Island

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

Cypris Chat

Education

Cypris Chat

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

Community Virtual Library

Education

Community Virtual Library

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

Coalition Islands

Education

Coalition Islands

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

Builder's Brewery

Second Life Origins

Builder's Brewery

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

Brodmann's Brain at Inspiration Bay

Science & Technology

Brodmann's Brain at Inspiration Bay

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

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