National Museum of the Philippines
The National Museum uploaded a coloring sheet of Juan Luna鈥檚 Spoliarium by Bryan Ferrer which may be physically or digitally colored. For more information, visit .
Children鈥檚 books online
Enjoy digitized children鈥檚 book titles from the University of California (UCLA)鈥檚 children鈥檚 book collection at ; and University of Florida鈥檚 digital collection of the Baldwin Library of Historical Children鈥檚 Literature at .
Five-hour museum tour
Experience a five-hour tour in Russia鈥檚 Hermitage Museum, shot by filmmaker Axinya Gog on an iPhone 11 Pro. To watch, visit .
Guitar lessons with Fender
Fender is offering three months of free lessons for guitar, bass and ukelele. It includes high-resolution videos with teachers, and a progress tracker. Follow along to videos, and practise at your own pace with the adjustable scrolling tablature and a metronome. To sign up, visit
Toei anime on YouTube
Japanese animation studio Toei launches its YouTube channel that will stream shows for free. On April 6 it will release 70 shows with English subtitles; on April 13, it will release episode 3 and 4 of National Kid (updated on Mondays); and April 14, it will release episode 3 and 4 of Suki Suki Majo Sensei (updated on Tuesdays). To watch, visit .
Educational TV shows return to ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN brings back 1990s educational TV shows every Saturday. Sineskwela (8:30 a.m.) explains topics on science, Bayani (9 a.m.) is about historical figures and events, and Hiraya Manawari (9:30 a.m.) which focuses on values.
Cirque Du Soleil online
Enjoy free 60-minute specials from shows such as Kurios 鈥 Cabinet of Curiosities, O, and Luzia. To watch, visit .
Ayala Museum online
Continue learning at home with the Ayala Museum鈥檚 resources available online. Enjoy previous exhibitions and performances, coloring pages, and playlists. Visit .
E-books for kids
Expand your kids鈥 library at home through the BuriBooks app. Titles include books from publisher Adarna House, reviewers, and Filipino textbooks. Access the app via iOS, Android, or a web browser. Sign up via . Enjoy it free for 30 days.
National Gallery of Victoria virtual tours
The National Gallery of Victoria has developed several virtual tours. Audiences can view exhibitions such as Companionship In The Age Of Loneliness of New York-based artist Brian Donnelly, a.k.a. KAWS; and the world premiere of Crossing Lines, featuring the works of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Visit .
New free plays on Thursdays
The National Theatre in London brings its shows to YouTube. Beginning April 2, and every Thursday thereafter (7 p.m. GMT/2 p.m. EST),听 National Theatre at Home will release a new play free to watch for one week. It includes cast and creative interviews and post-stream talks. The show starts with Richard Bean鈥檚 One Man, Two Guvnors on April 2, Jane Eyre on April 9, Treasure Island on April 16, and Twelfth Night on April 23. For information, visit .
Dulaang UP鈥檚 Ang Nawalang Kapatid on YouTube
Enjoy Dulaang UP鈥檚 Ang Nawalang Kapatid, a musical adapted from the Indian epic The Mahabharata, on YouTube. Directed by Dexter M. Santos, the show is written by Floy Quintos (book and lyrics), with music by Ceejay Javier. To watch, visit .
Ballets at the Bolshoi Theatre
The Bolshoi Theatre in Russia showcases The Golden Series of classic opera and ballet performances via livestream on the theater鈥檚 YouTube channel. Livestreaming began on April 1 with The Tsar鈥檚 Bride. To watch, visit
Free Murakami books online
Japanese best-selling author Haruki Murakami鈥檚 stories are made available online for free at . Titles include Kino, A Walk to Kobe, and Samsa in Love.
PETA鈥檚 free classes online
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) continues this week with a fresh lineup of free classes. From March 30 to April 3 (3 to 4 p.m.), actor and designer John Moran returns with the Part II of his DIY Crafting Class, acting coach and actor Norbs Portales will hold an Improv session, and director and actor Ian Segarra will conduct his Storytelling Techniques class. For more information, visit.
Free books on modern art
Enjoy PDF and ePubs on modern art from the Guggenheim Museum鈥檚 archive. The collection includes books on Francis Bacon, Max Ernst, and Mark Rothko. Visit .
Free vet consultations online
Dr. Cyron Sarmiento opened his Facebook () and Twitter (@Cyrooon) accounts for free online consultations.听 For more inquiries, visit . Consultations will run for the entire duration of the enhanced community quarantine.
Free Japanese courses
The Japan Foundation Manila launched an e-learning program of free Japanese courses. It includes six-month beginner and intermediate lessons on calligraphy, vocabulary, grammar, and conversation. Sign-up for your chosen course at .
Arts and Culture
Learn something new every day with Google Arts and Culture from virtual tours of sites, and museums to food, fashion, and design. Visit .
Frida Kahlo鈥檚 artworks online
View Frida Kahlo鈥檚 work online through the Google Arts & Culture platform. The website has 800 paintings, photographs, and objects by the Mexican artist from 33 international museums. To view the exhibition, visit .
Scribd materials for free for 30 days
Enjoy free books, audiobooks, magazines, and documents for 30 days at Scribd. To view titles, visit .
Classic Pinoy films online
Director Mike de Leon uploaded classic Filipino films from the 1930s to 1960s on his vimeo account, Citizen Jake. Titles include Manuel Silos鈥 Pista sa Nayon (1948), Gregorio Fernandez鈥檚 Kung Ako鈥檡 Mahal Mo (1960), and Lamberto V. Avellana鈥檚 Aklat ng Buhay (1952). Watch films at .
Free Neil Gaiman stories online
Best-selling author Neil Gaiman offers free essays, audiobooks, book excerpts, and videos at his official website under 鈥淐ool Stuff and Things.鈥 Visit .
Arts BGC at Home
Every Wednesday, Arts at BGC offers creative prompts at the Arts at BCG ( and @artsatbgc) and BGC Art Center ( and @bgcartscenter) Facebook and Instagram pages. Join the Arts at BGC Community to get in touch with other participants..
Ballet and opera free online
The Royal Opera House is showing its performances online through its Facebook () and YouTube () pages.听 Performances include Handel鈥檚 Acis and Galatea opera on April 3; Mozart鈥檚 Cos矛 fan tutte on April 10; and the ballet The Metamorphosis on April 17.
Meg Cabot鈥檚 The Princess Diaries – Quarantine Edition online
Best-selling author of The Princess Diaries Meg Cabot offers The Princess Diaries 鈥 Quarantine Edition for free on her official website. Entries are updated daily. Visit .
Bayanihan Musikahan
Bayanihan Musikahan gathers Pinoy musical artists online through marathon singing. The movement is aimed at raising funds to help urban poor communities in Metro Manila amidst COVID-19. For more information and live shows, visit . To donate, visit .
NHCP Documentaries on YouTube
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) makes Philippine history education accessible through documentaries on YouTube. For more information, visit . Titles include: Jose Rizal: Sa Landas ng Paglaya, Apolinario Mabini: Talino at Paninindigan, Kababaihan ng Rebolusyon, and,听 Gregoria de Jesus: Lakambini ng Katipunan.
Drawing lessons for kids with Mo Willems
Best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems is hosting drawing lessons for kids called Lunch Doodles every weekday on YouTube. Each session will be between 20 to 28 minutes long. Mr. Willems is also welcome to questions (send to: [email protected]) which he will try to answer during sessions. For sessions of Lunch Doodles, visit .
Paulo Coelho鈥檚 books online
Best-selling author Paulo Coelho has made his books available for free. Titles include: The Way of the Bow, The Manuscript Found in Accra, and Brida. Visit his blog at .
Shakespeare plays online
Shakespeare鈥檚 plays recorded at the Globe Theater are now available for online streaming. Titles include Hamlet and The Two Noble Kinsmen. To watch, visit
Learn at home with Scholastic
Scholastic is offering free online courses for levels pre-kindergarten to Grade 6. Duration of the courses are approximately three hours per day. They include writing, research projects, and virtual field trips. The website is accessible on any device. Visit
Free opera streaming online
OperaWire will host Nightly Met Opera Streams of the Metropolitan Opera for free. The performances begin at 7:30 p.m. EST and will be available to stream for 20 hours. Visit . The Paris Opera is also streaming operas for free. Visit https://www.operadeparis.fr/.
Free films on YouTube
Catch Filipino films for free on the following channels: Regal Entertainment (); Cinema One Originals (); and TBA Studios ().
Free online courses
Enjoy 1,500 free online courses from leading universities such as Stanford, Yale, Harvard, and more. Download the audio and video courses (from iTunes, YouTube, or university websites). Topics include archeology, art, finance, writing, law, health, religion, mathematics, and personality development. Visit .
Online yoga classes
YogaPlus offers daily yoga classes via Facebook live. For schedules, visit .
Free Broadway performances online
Enjoy your favorite Broadway performances online for a limited time at .
Virtual tours
Explore museums around the world through virtual tours: the Solomon R. Guggenheim (); the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (); the Louvre Museum (). View animals such as otters, penguins, turtles, and corals on live camera at .
