Explore & Play
Interactive maps, nature, art and curious corners of the internet.
Interactive maps & experiences22 websites
- The True Size Of..., Editor's pickCompare the actual relative sizes of countries by moving them around a map.
- Earth NullschoolInteractive visualization of global weather, wind, ocean, and atmospheric conditions.
- AllmapsView and work with georeferenced historical maps.
- Drive & ListenVirtually drive through cities while listening to local radio.
- Global Forest WatchExplore global forest change, fires, land cover, and deforestation data.
- GSI Satellite MapExplore maps and satellite imagery from Japan's Geospatial Information Authority.
- LightningMaps.orgView near-real-time lightning activity around the world.
- Location Scout (どこでもロケハン)Turns real-world map and elevation data into 3D city scenes and manga-style line art, with PNG and GLB export.
- MapCrunchTeleport to random street-view locations around the world.
- MapGenieExplore detailed interactive maps for video games.
- MapillaryExplore crowdsourced street-level imagery from around the world.
- OldMapsOnlineSearch and browse historical maps from collections worldwide.
- OpenStreetMapExplore the collaboratively built open map of the world.
- Pascal ArchitectureIllustrated explanations and interactive 3D models of buildings, structural systems and construction techniques.
- Submarine Cable MapExplore the submarine cable systems that connect the global internet.
- The Little Prince Among the Stars · 小王子：星辰之旅A 3D story game inspired by The Little Prince, with explorable planets and multiple language options. Browser play requires WebGPU.
- USGS EarthquakesExplore recent earthquakes and seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
- VentuskyVisualize weather and atmospheric conditions around the world.
- Virtual VacationTake virtual walks, drives, and tours through cities around the world.
- WindyInteractive global weather maps for wind, storms, temperature, waves, and forecasts.
- World Monitor, Editor's pickA free real-time intelligence dashboard that maps conflicts, shipping, flights, markets and cyber events on one live world map, with an API and an MCP server.
- Zoom Earth, Editor's pickExplore near-real-time satellite imagery, weather systems, storms, and global conditions.
Space & nature exploration7 websites
- NASA EyesExplore planets, spacecraft, asteroids, and the solar system through NASA visualizations.
- Stellarium WebExplore an interactive planetarium and sky map directly in your browser.
- StowawayExplore aircraft and satellites overhead in real time.
- Astronomy Picture of the Day, Editor's pickExplore NASA's daily astronomy image and accompanying explanation.
- GBIFExplore global biodiversity and species occurrence data.
- iNaturalistIdentify, record, and explore observations of plants, animals, and other organisms.
- The Scale of the Universe 2Interactively travel across scales from tiny particles to the observable universe.
Art, culture & curiosities22 websites
- Neal.funExplore clever, playful, and educational interactive web experiments.
- Atlas ObscuraDiscover unusual places, hidden landmarks, history, food, and cultural curiosities.
- WindowSwapWatch window views submitted by people around the world.
- Google Arts & CultureExplore museums, artworks, cultural sites, stories, and virtual exhibitions.
- Atlas of Visual EffectsAn illustrated atlas of more than 500 visual effects and looks, from 1820s photography and optical toys to film, graphic design and machine-learning effects, each explained with images and sources.
- BoredA curated directory of unusual websites, browser games and interactive diversions to explore.
- CloudhikerDiscover interesting websites at random.
- Cooper Hewitt CollectionExplore the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum collection online.
- Florence Griswold MuseumExplore American art, exhibitions, and museum collections.
- Human FoundBrowse human-curated useful tools and websites.
- Pointer PointerMove your cursor and get an image of someone pointing toward it.
- RijksmuseumExplore the Rijksmuseum's art collection and digital resources.
- Sesame StreetEducational videos, activities, and family resources from Sesame Workshop.
- Smithsonian Open AccessExplore millions of Smithsonian digital items and open-access assets.
- TERRORDOTNET (Skate Rust source link)A link shared as Skate Rust that currently opens the TERRORDOTNET community and merchandise website. The game destination has not been confirmed.
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtExplore the Met's collection, exhibitions, research, and open-access artworks.
- The Public Domain ReviewExplore curious and remarkable works from the history of art, literature, and ideas.
- The Useless WebJump to a random quirky website with one click.
- Wacky WebsDiscover random weird and wonderful websites.
- WebRadarDiscover lesser-known websites and internet gems.
- WibySearch and explore the smaller, old-school web.
- WikiArtBrowse a large online collection of visual art organized by artist, style, and movement.