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The Louvre’s Digital Doors: Art Without the Crowds

With virtual tours of its most famous exhibits, The Louvre's treasures are just a click away. Discover Egyptian antiquities, Renaissance art, and more in an intimate setting.

Google Arts & Culture’s Virtual Reality Extravaganza

Dive into the world's most prestigious theaters, museums, and historical sites without leaving your sofa with these incredible VR experiences. Google Arts & Culture offers a vast array of 3D tours. They provide opportunities for you explore places like the Royal Opera House and the Palace of Versailles in stunning detail. The National Air & Space Museum is my personal favorite!

Berlin Philharmonic Digital Concert Hall: Where Every Seat is First Class

Tune in to live-streamed events or browse an extensive archive of concerts featuring the legendary Berlin Philharmonic. The repertoire changes with the season, offering everything from classical to contemporary pieces.

Metropolitan Opera on Demand: High Notes in High Def

The Met Opera's streaming service offers a rich selection of operas. They include stunning HD performances from recent seasons as well as classic telecasts. New productions are added after their live performances.

BroadwayHD: Because Every Night Can Be a Broadway Night

Why dream of New York when Broadway can come directly to you? From timeless classics to modern musicals and plays, BroadwayHD brings the magic of theatre to your screen. The shows rotate, keeping the lineup exciting and diverse.

Virtual Reality Art Sessions: Tilt Brush Artist in Residence

You’re heading into a virtual art studio where you can create or witness art being made right before your eyes. Using VR technology, you can either watch artists at work in real time or pick up digital brushes and start creating masterpieces in a 3D space.

Royal Shakespeare Company at Home: To Stream or Not to Stream?

Experience the best of Shakespeare with the RSC’s stunning productions. Along with timeless classics, they occasionally feature contemporary works inspired by Shakespeare’s plays.

TIP: If you’re in the US, you can’t access BBC iPlayer – or, can you? I found a Chrome extension that might open up a new world of BBC productions.

Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage: Dance Like Nobody’s Watching (Because They Aren’t)

This platform offers a selection of dance performances and workshops, covering genres from ballet to hip-hop. New performances are added regularly, so there’s always something new to move you.

Jazz Live at Dizzy’s: Sip and Swing from Home with Live Streamed Events

Tune in for live sessions at Dizzy’s. Your monthly or annual subscription gives you “access to every Jazz Live webcast as well as all the archival and original content available on the service.”