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The fact is, most of us are going to be spending a lot of time at home . And while nothing can replicate the swell of a live orchestra or the quiet murmur of an art gallery on a Saturday morning, there are countless cultural experiences at your fingertips to make your time indoors more artful and imaginative.

CNN Style looks at some of the most fascinating, immersive concerts, museum tours and other virtual experiences you can take part in from the comfort of your own home.

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The National Theater brings theater to screens

The National Theater is bringing the stage to the screen Credit: Simone Joyner/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images

Alvin Ailey launches 'All Access'

The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater has launched #AileyAllAccess in celebration of the theater's anniversary, and has made a range of digital content, including dance tutorials and performances, available for viewing. In addition to this, a full-length recording of Ailey's acclaimed piece 'Revelations' is now available to watch for free on YouTube

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performing Alvin Ailey's masterpiece 'Revelations' Credit: Paul Kolnik

Alexander McQueen launches 'McQueen Creators'

Finding creative new ways to engage with their audience, the brand's newly launched McQueen Creators initiative sets artistic tasks for fans online. This week the McQueen team asked people to sketch, paint or draw the Autumn-Winter 2019 Rose dress and upload their art to Instagram (hashtagging #McQueenCreators) for a chance to be featured on their feed.

Curator-led tours of Tate's exhibit's

The Tate is to launch free online film tours of Andy Warhol (April 6) and Aubrey Beardsley (April 13) exhibitions on their YouTube channel . The virtual tours are to showcase over 100 artworks from Warhol and will be led by Director of Tate's Collection of International Art, Gregor Muir.

"Marilyn Diptych" 1962," by US artist Andy Warhol at the Tate Modern. Credit: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/AFP via Getty Images

Guggenheim Bilbao virtual tour

Google Arts and Culture has collated a number of virtual art tours and museum exhibits from around the world. Their exploration of the Guggenheim Bilbao is a must-see and features cinematographic photos and videos captured by freerunners. Guided tours of masterpieces from the collection is also available.

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum in the Spain Credit: ANDER GILLENEA/AFP/AFP via Getty Images

Art galleries

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Musée d'Orsay: Paris

National Gallery of Art: Washington, D.C.

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Uffizi Gallery: Florence, Italy

Johannesburg Art Gallery: Johannesburg

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National Portrait Gallery: Washington, D.C.

National Gallery Victoria: Victoria, Melbourne

Rijksmuseum: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Get up close with some of the world's most loved artworks , including Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" and Vermeer's "The Milkmaid" via a new online platform, Rijksmuseum Masterpieces Up Close, which allows visitors to browse artworks from the Amsterdam museum, accompanied by videos, audio clips and 360º images.

The Rijksmuseum also has a platform called the Rijksstudio , which allows participants to download artwork images to create masterpieces of their own. There are more than 700,000 high-resolution images to choose from.

Tate Galleries: UK

The UK-based art powerhouse is offering downloadable exhibition guides, including for the recently opened Aubrey Beardsley and Andy Warhol exhibitions. Their online collection , featuring nearly 80k artworks is also available to view, from Salvador Dali to David Hockney as part of their Staying Inspired At Home initiative.

Tate Modern has an online-only performance available to watch by Congolese dance artist and choreographer Faustin Linyekula. "My Body, My Archive" centers around social and political tensions in the performer's home country.

Museums

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British Museum: London

African American History and Culture: Washington, D.C.

If you've ever wanted to visit an extremely popular museum but couldn't seem to nab tickets, a virtual tour is the next best thing! This one gives you just a taste of what the museum has to offer, and where in the museum each feature is located.

Victoria and Albert Museum: London

Ever wanted to don a big 18th-century hairpiece? Here's your opportunity, with the V&A's Design a wig activity.

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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History: Washington, D.C.

Russia's State Hermitage Museum: St. Petersburg, Russia

Museum Tours

From the Mikhail Bulgakov Museum in Russia to the National Palace of Sintra in Portugal, Google Arts & Culture provides around 500 panoramic tours of some of the most famous heritage sites and museums.

For example, explore landmark exhibition "Faces of Frida," curated by Google Arts & Culture in collaboration with 33 museums and organizations. The free digital exhibition offers a glimpse into the pioneering artist's life and legacy, with artworks from multiple collections around the world.

Art experiences

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Kusama's Infinity mirrors

If you missed one of the hottest traveling museum exhibits of the past few years, ooh and ahh at a brisk room-by-room rundown of the hypnotic, multi-faceted work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.

Van Gogh's Starry Night at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City

These close-up looks at famous paintings are so intense, you may think a docent will start yelling at you. Few paintings are suited to such a treatment than the bold, textured lines of The Starry Night.

Street Art

Explore the stories behind street art across the world with audio-guided tours and online exhibitions, offered by the Google Cultural Institute.

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Banksy Murals around the world

Go on an artistic treasure hunt -- without the hunt part. With something like street art, it's much more interesting to see the work it its full context, than just through a close-up.

Classical concerts

Vancouver Symphony

The Vancouver Symphony live streamed its final performance from their BeethovenFest , and it's available for your viewing -- and listening -- pleasure any time.

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Berlin Philharmonic

With a special limited-time code, you can enjoy a treasury of online performances from one of the best orchestras in the world. Our suggestion: You can't go wrong with anything from the trifecta of national B's: Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. But Gustav Mahler's second symphony, The Resurrection Symphony , seems apt in these trying time.

Operas, plays and ballets

Royal Opera House: London

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Vienna State Opera

If you can't be in Vienna, you can at least treat yourself to full streams of some of the Vienna State Opera's latest performances . A reminder, for people who don't like opera: These works are almost always as much a treat for the eyes as much as the ears.

Metropolitan Opera: New York City

Arts lovers, if appointment viewing is more your thing, the Met is putting on nightly opera streams . But you better not be late! They're only available until 3:30 p.m. ET the next day. And there's something to be said for such ephemerality.

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The Social Distancing Festival

Want more live streamed arts? A theater artist has created The Social Distancing Festival , which gathers live streams and videos of all different types of performances in one place, on one calendar.

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Broadway shows

Did you know you can stream broadway shows through Amazon, iTunes, YouTube and other streaming services? You can also check out BroadwayHD, a special streaming service that brings you the greatest from the Great White Way . It's $8.99 a month, but there's a one-month free trial.

Cultural sites

The White House: Washington, D.C.

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Palace of Versailles: Versailles, France

The Prambanan Temple: Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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The Sistine Chapel: Vatican City

Zoos and aquariums

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The Cincinnati Zoo

Penguin touring aquarium gives internet much-needed break

The Shedd Aquarium: Chicago, Illinois

The Shedd Aquarium has already captured hearts with the antics of its resident penguins, which have been filmed roaming the now-empty halls of the aquarium, looking at all of the other exhibits. But animal lovers will want to follow their Facebook page , too: They're sharing all kinds of behind-the-scenes videos and fun virtual experiences.

The San Diego Zoo

Want to have something fun going on in the background while you're working? Your favorite zoo probably has live cams so you can check in on all the animals. The San Diego Zoo is a great start

The Georgia Aquarium: Atlanta