Explore our sites
It's so great to see our community find new and creative ways to stay connected during this time. There are lots of free online things to do or get involved in so we have put it all in one place.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Skip the queues and fly through the grounds of Hogwarts at Universal Studios Hollywood.
YPRL Jigsaw Planet
While you may not be able to visit all the local sites in and around Whitehorse, you can jump online and complete jigsaws of local landmarks. Challenge yourself against the clock to get the local “record” for fastest completion.
Make a Zine
Zines are self published mini publications you can make at home. You can make your zines about anything, this video shows you how to make one with a single sheet of paper.
Coding
Learn basic coding skills through free online tutorials:
Top Arts at NGV
Check out the very best art from 2019 VCE students and go behind the scenes of artists who are part of the 2022 Top Arts exhibition at the NGV.
Free audio books on Audible
During this time of self-isolation, Audible has offered a selection of free books for children and young people.
Google 3D animals
An augmented reality filter that brings the zoo to your house. Search for animals using Google Chrome on your smart phone and click on “View in 3D”. They’ll pop up complete with sound effects. Available on GoogleChrome on your phone (works on Android running on 7.0 or higher and iPhone running on IOS or later).
Learn a language
DuoLingo makes learning a new language fun, because it has heaps of games and tasks that you can complete as challenges to help you earn points and learn a language at the same time.
Trivia
Head online or download an app to play a game of trivia online. Get your friends to do the same to take part in group games.
Can you name the complete cast of The Office, do you know the last name of all the Harry Potter characters or could you name Marvel characters from their secret identities? Sporcle is an online trivia portal covering every topic imaginable.
Tallest Buildings in the World
Find out the tallest skyscrapers in the word with a height of at least 350 metres.
From Our House to Yours
The Sydney Opera House are uploading their best performances of recent times with new content added weekly.
Virtual Cinematheque – ACMI and Melbourne Cinematheque
Every Tuesday the team will release details of their weekly Virtual Cinematheque via ACMI’s and Melbourne Cinematheque’s classic and contemporary films on specific directors, performances or a thematic.
Free Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals
Every Friday, Andrew Lloyd Webber releases a screening of one of his renowned musicals to a special YouTube channel. Each musical stays up for 48 hours for you to enjoy over the weekend.
Cirque du Solei
Cirque du Solei share an awe inspiring 60 minute show, previously only ever seen live. You can also exercise cirque style, learn new make up techniques or delve into virtual reality.
Melbourne Aquarium
Join the Water Dragons for lunch, meet the keepers or get up close to the King Penguins at the Melbourne Aquarium.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Stream a number of performances by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra by heading to their website/YouTube page.
Go on a Museum Tour
Museums all over the world are doing amazing virtual tours. See museum exhibitions all over the world from the comfort of your home.
Australian
National Gallery of Victoria
International
The Smithsonian
The Louvre
Van Gogh Museum
