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The Google Cultural Institute Is Expanding

In October 2012, the Google Cultural Institute added 42 new exhibits to its online collection. The Institute, which began in 2010, provides an online repository for a wide range of historical records.

An Indoor Street View for Museums

Over the last two years, Google has greatly increased its cultural offerings. In 2011, it launched the Google Art Project and the Google Cultural Institute. Now, Google is expanding its indoor coverage of Google Street View to include public buildings like museums, which may have a profound effect on the cultural sector.

The AGO: Now Part of the Google Art Project

In April 2012, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) became the first Canadian museum to be featured in the Google Art Project. Conceived by the search engine giant, this initiative is a compilation of artwork images from galleries around the world. The AGO has decided to make available 58 pieces of art online in amazingly high-definition.