Virtual Culture Resources

Project Description

Museums and Travel Organizations and Music Groups, so many of our friends and partners are finding ways to make their content available to the public free of charge until the happy day when we can all be out and about again. We’ve compiled a list of our favorites. Send us yours and we’ll add them.

A Museum without the crowd

A gallery opening just for you! Several top-notch global art institutions are opening their doors —virtually. Here are some of our favorites:

IAIA VR Experience: Indigenous Futurisms

The IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) presents a virtual exhibition showing artwork from …

Virtual Online Museum of Art

The world’s first entirely online museum! A unique opportunity to experience art and hear the …

Jean-Michel Basquiat at The Broad

Los Angeles: Browse the collection of Basquiat pieces at The Broad
https://www.thebroad.org/art/jean-michel-basquiat/eyes-and-eggs …

The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Korean Modern Masters: Yoo Youngkuk 1916-2002

ONLINE EXHIBIT https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/the-100th-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-korean-modern-masters-yoo-youngkuk-1916-2002/QgKCb_7f84bgKQ?hl=en …

Meet Painter Gerhard Richter

A Master of Painting – Presented by The Met
https://www.metmuseum.org/primer/gerhard-richter#a-master-of-painting …

A Closer Look: Bruegel’s “The Fall of the Rebel Angels”

Augmented Reality, elements in this world famous painting come alive: …

Van Gogh Museum

Step into Van Gogh’s world. Explore the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van …

Google Arts & Culture – Musee D’Orsay

Explore the online exhibitions and collections of the Musee d’Orsay in Paris. The museum building …

Google Arts & Culture – National Gallery of Art

Explore the collections at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Enjoy their online …

Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi, “Raphael 1520-1483”

A virtual look at the Raffaello Exhibition at Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi. The exhibition is …

British Museum

Discover two million years of human history and culture.
https://www.britishmuseum.org/ …

Google Arts & Culture – Nofrete

Nofretete war eine der mächtigsten und einflussreichsten Frauen Altägyptens. Sie lebte vor rund 3400 Jahren …

Kid’s Kulture - activities, visits, and tours

Tours of Children’s Museums and other kid-friendly online activities. We put them together for you:

ARCH International: Celebrating Afghanistan’s Cultural Heritage

ARCH International presents a video presentation of Afghanistan’s beautiful sights, traditional culture, and natural environments …

Earth School – TedEd Quests

Welcome to Earth School! Daily adventures that will help you understand and celebrate our natural …

How did we go to the Moon? & Other Space Adventures

Educational Videos from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
https://www.facebook.com/pg/KennedySpaceCenterVisitorComplex/videos/?ref=page_internal …

Make a Piñata at Home

Takes only 30 minutes
https://prettylittlepartyshop.co.uk/blogs/pretty-little-party-ideas/15069709-diy-pinata-in-30-minutes-homemade-pinata-tutorial …

Learn from Home with Global Sleepover

Ages 5-9. Educational packages to keep your child engaged and entertained. Travel around the world …

Get Your Guide Coloring Pages

Each picture is hand-drawn with love and features iconic experiences in London, Paris, and Rome …

Coloring Sheets for Children (in German)

Free to Download
https://www.newniq.com/allgemein/malvorlagen-fuer-kinder-gegen-den-corona-kollar/ …

For Our Younger Ones – A Tour of the Children’s Museum Tampa:

Guided Tour – For Little Kids: …

Free Resources Provided by NASA

Educator’s Resources:
https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/camps-and-education/educator-resources …

Disney’s FROZEN – Virttual Ride

Disney’s Frozen …

Carlsbad Cavern Tour – The Hidden World of the National Parks

Carlsbad Cavern Tour
https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/carlsbad-caverns/natural-entrance-tour …

Save with Stories

In partnership with Save the Children and No Kid Hungry, we’re offering stories on Instagram …

Virtual Tours

Historic and other special destinations and interesting places, look no further:

IAIA VR Experience: Indigenous Futurisms

The IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) presents a virtual exhibition showing artwork from …

Pompeii Walking Tour

It feels like you’re there! …

Virtual Exploration of the Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria

Here’s a chance to virtually explore the destroyed ancient Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria! …

Walk through Frida Kahlo’s House

CASA AZUL in Mexico City is where Kahlo was born, created most of her work, …

Tour of Artist Claude Monet’s House

Monet is one of the most famous Impressionist painters.
https://fondation-monet.com/visite-virtuelle/ …

Take a virtual tour of the royal collection and palaces!

Discover the royal collection and palaces through virtual tours and online activities! Explore artwork, Buckingham …

India – Travel to 10 Destinations within this incredibly diverse country

A selection of 10 Places (Sites and Cities) in India, with beautiful video material and …

Little Fragments of Oran

Explore the beautiful sites of the historic city of Oran, Algeria! …

Take a Virtual Tour of Two Excavated Homes in Pompeii

Take a virtual tour of two recently excavated homes in Pompeii! Watch through stunning drone …

20 Sacred Spaces

20 Sacred Spaces to Transport You Around the World
https://www.travelzoo.com/blog/20-sacred-spaces-to-transport-you-around-the-world/?utm_source=newsflash_us&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2872027_html_deal%3a2872027&utm_content=2872027 …

Visit Puerto Rico

Experience the culture, cuisine, and beauty of Puerto Rico from home.
https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/virtual-vacay …

Live Cam: Spot Elephants, Lions, Crocodiles

“The Tau live camera gives viewers a secret window into this sanctuary and its robust …

Online Courses

Always wanted to: play the ukulele / learn how to code, write a play – find your free online course here:

History Quiz

Take a quick fun quiz and learn about history!
https://www.historyquiz.com/ …

Qatar National Library Events & Lectures

Always interesting, always free of charge
https://www.qnl.qa/en/events …

Japan Day 2021

Free virtual workshop in honor of Japan Day 2021. Japan Day 2021 …

Free Nikon Photography Classes

Nikon School Online
https://www.nikonevents.com/us/live/nikon-school-online/ …

Museum of Modern Art Online Courses

Join a community of learners in these free online courses. The Museum of Modern Art …

Free Yoga Classes – CorePowerYoga

Find what’s best for you.
https://www.corepoweryogaondemand.com/keep-up-your-practice …

Take a Free Guitar or Ukulele Lesson:

Fun!
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/bored-home-fender-offering-free-184536498.html?ncid=facebook_yahooenter_yxwbqqk7sto&fbclid=IwAR0fWuL2JJhoNElma8S-J2OQ6eMKW25ENl1TYVgQ7rR7-t5CG2afFW7WIEA …

Playwriting Class

Want to learn the ins and outs of playwriting? Check out these online playwriting classes! …

Ivy League Online Courses

Check out nearly 500 free online courses offered by Ivy League universities. There are classes …

Coding Classes

Ever wanted to learn how to code? Check out these free online courses from Bill …

University Art Classes

10 University Art Classes You Can Take for Free Online
https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-10-university-art-classes-free-online?fbclid=IwAR3xjABRug44hD7t8hLx5A-pRTSbWzWdx4ezDvamCq6sB17MmqnXEPMsUIs …

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Solitaired

We created a custom art-inspired deck featuring works from Edvard Munch, Claude Monet, and other …

ARCH International: Celebrating Afghanistan’s Cultural Heritage

ARCH International presents a video presentation of Afghanistan’s beautiful sights, traditional culture, and natural environments …

1-min-long Film from Iran

Poetry by Hafez, who was born in the city of Shiraz …

Window Swap

You may be tired of being stuck at home and looking out your window due …

Watch Seven Medieval Castles’ Digital Reconstruction

Seven medieval castles across Europe are restored by architects and designers. These castles are taken …

Volkstheater Wien

[In German] Vienna, Austria: Free Streamings of theater plays for 24h, click on the link …

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre London

Watch Shakespeare’s Plays at home until theaters open up again
https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/watch/ …

Cannes Film Festival at Home

Bring the action of Cannes to your screen
https://www.tv5mondecinemausa.com/ …

18 Italian Hotel Chefs Share Their Favorite Recipes

Get a Taste of Italy at Home
https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/cooking-entertaining/chef-silvia-grossi-teaches-cooking-classes-from-home?did=511575-20200413&utm_campaign=tal-nonewsubs_relationship-builder&utm_source=travelandleisure.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=041320&cid=511575&mid=32257218558 …