VPython
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VPython is the Python programming language plus a 3D graphics module called "Visual" originated by David Scherer in 2000. VPython makes it easy to create navigable 3D displays and animations, even for those with limited programming experience. Because it is based on Python, it also has much to offer for experienced programmers and researchers.
If you have been using Visual 3, you should know that Visual 5 uses the currently supported numpy array module, whereas the older Visual 3 uses the Numeric array module, which is no longer supported. For further details, see What's new in Visual 5.
Descriptions of the options available in the left margin:
Documentation: Overview, tutorials, and detailed documentation
Download: Free downloads for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux
What's new in Visual 5: Includes opacity, local lights, and material properties
Recent developments: News and history
VPython wiki: FAQ, questions and answers, contributions from users
Mailing list: How to subscribe to the VPython mailing list
Contributed programs: Interesting and useful programs contributed by users
For developers: For those interested in contributing to further development of Python
Python web site: The Python programming language, on which VPython is based
Other:
VIDLE: alternative to IDLE which fixes some significant problems
Python entry about VPython projects
Matter & Interactions: Introductory physics using VPython