Kengo Kuma, Lina Ghotmeh, and Snhetta Among the Finalists for the New Kistefos Museum Gallery Competition in NorwayKistefos Museum is planning a new gallery opening in 2031, focusing on sustainability and unique architectural design.
At the New Frick, Magicians Come Out of the WoodworkThe Henry Clay Frick mansion reopens with renovations showcasing craftsmanship and allowing new public access after 90 years.
What is the Smithsonian Institution and why is it important?Smithsonian Institution promotes the increased knowledge through diverse collections but faces scrutiny over specific exhibits and plans for new museums.
Billionaire collector Ken Griffin gives $10m to Perez Art Museum MiamiKenneth C. Griffin invests $10 million in the Pérez Art Museum Miami, enhancing its mission and collection.
Art or Trash? It Can Be a Fine Line.The displayed artwork, two beer cans, was accidentally thrown out, revealing the challenges of showcasing conceptual art.
'Cultural icon': San Francisco's Legion of Honor turns 100 with big bash, free admissionThe Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco celebrates its 100th anniversary, showcasing its rich history and contribution to art and community.
Kengo Kuma, Lina Ghotmeh, and Snhetta Among the Finalists for the New Kistefos Museum Gallery Competition in NorwayKistefos Museum is planning a new gallery opening in 2031, focusing on sustainability and unique architectural design.
At the New Frick, Magicians Come Out of the WoodworkThe Henry Clay Frick mansion reopens with renovations showcasing craftsmanship and allowing new public access after 90 years.
What is the Smithsonian Institution and why is it important?Smithsonian Institution promotes the increased knowledge through diverse collections but faces scrutiny over specific exhibits and plans for new museums.
Billionaire collector Ken Griffin gives $10m to Perez Art Museum MiamiKenneth C. Griffin invests $10 million in the Pérez Art Museum Miami, enhancing its mission and collection.
Art or Trash? It Can Be a Fine Line.The displayed artwork, two beer cans, was accidentally thrown out, revealing the challenges of showcasing conceptual art.
'Cultural icon': San Francisco's Legion of Honor turns 100 with big bash, free admissionThe Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco celebrates its 100th anniversary, showcasing its rich history and contribution to art and community.
EPA shuttering museum that cost $315 per visitor to stay openThe EPA is closing a costly museum due to low visitor numbers and high operating expenses.
Six Steps to Pivoting in a Crisis - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyWhitney Plantation is adapting to changes in federal grant policies affecting its mission and the narrative of slavery.
BFW Exclusive - A review of Legends: The Home of Football in MadridLegends: The Home of Football in Madrid offers an immersive experience celebrating football history through interactive exhibits and extensive jersey collections.
MCNY exhibit invites visitors to cast a vote for Shirley Chisholm, explore Brooklyn pol's legacy * Brooklyn PaperThe exhibit celebrating Shirley Chisholm's legacy features interactive displays and runs until July 20, allowing visitors to engage with her historic contributions.
Behold The Nintendo Museum In All Its GloryThe Nintendo Museum celebrates the company's history from toys to video games, opening October 2 with limited ticket access through a lottery.
Museum Acts as Casio's Own Memory LaneCasio has sparked lifelong memories and appreciation among fans through its innovative products.
The Statue of Liberty Museum | What to Know Before You Go 2025The Statue of Liberty Museum enriches the visitor experience with interactive exhibits and free admission, making it pivotal for understanding Lady Liberty's significance.
Six Steps to Pivoting in a Crisis - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyWhitney Plantation is adapting to changes in federal grant policies affecting its mission and the narrative of slavery.
BFW Exclusive - A review of Legends: The Home of Football in MadridLegends: The Home of Football in Madrid offers an immersive experience celebrating football history through interactive exhibits and extensive jersey collections.
MCNY exhibit invites visitors to cast a vote for Shirley Chisholm, explore Brooklyn pol's legacy * Brooklyn PaperThe exhibit celebrating Shirley Chisholm's legacy features interactive displays and runs until July 20, allowing visitors to engage with her historic contributions.
Behold The Nintendo Museum In All Its GloryThe Nintendo Museum celebrates the company's history from toys to video games, opening October 2 with limited ticket access through a lottery.
Museum Acts as Casio's Own Memory LaneCasio has sparked lifelong memories and appreciation among fans through its innovative products.
The Statue of Liberty Museum | What to Know Before You Go 2025The Statue of Liberty Museum enriches the visitor experience with interactive exhibits and free admission, making it pivotal for understanding Lady Liberty's significance.
The queen of Tex-Mex and the murderer: Selena's legend lives on 30 years after her deathThe Selena Quintanilla-Perez museum preserves her legacy and the ongoing impact of her tragic death 30 years later.
Queen visits Charles Dickens Museum for centenary celebrationThe Charles Dickens Museum commemorates its centenary, highlighting Dickens's literary contributions and impact on culture.
Museum of Virgil opens among rediscovered medieval muralsThe new museum in Mantua honors Virgil's legacy through dedicated galleries showcasing his life and works.The restoration of the Palazzo del Podesta enriches Mantua's cultural heritage and celebrates its native son, Virgil.
Queen visits Charles Dickens Museum for centenary celebrationThe Charles Dickens Museum commemorates its centenary, highlighting Dickens's literary contributions and impact on culture.
Museum of Virgil opens among rediscovered medieval muralsThe new museum in Mantua honors Virgil's legacy through dedicated galleries showcasing his life and works.The restoration of the Palazzo del Podesta enriches Mantua's cultural heritage and celebrates its native son, Virgil.
A Historic Black Newspaper Gets a MuseumThe Amsterdam News is converting its old newsroom into a museum celebrating its historical significance.
Anti-apartheid museum to open in former ANC building bombed by security forcesA new museum celebrating the anti-apartheid movement will open in Angel, highlighting Black-led history and promoting anti-racism.
zaha hadid architects and BCP to transform belgrade's historic mill into nikola tesla museumZaha Hadid Architects and BCP will create a new Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade, blending historical preservation with innovative design.
Former Nintendo factory in Kyoto opens as nostalgia-fuelled gaming museumThe new Nintendo museum in Kyoto highlights the history and nostalgia of video games, attracting significant visitor interest this autumn.
Centro Cultural Forges / FIRM architectsOld Town Hall transformed into Forges Cultural Center, prioritizing historical integrity and community interaction.
This New Museum Houses Remains Of The Theatre Where Romeo & Juliet First Premiered - Here's How To Sneak A PeekA new Museum of Shakespeare will open in Shoreditch, showcasing the remains of the Curtain Theatre and enhancing cultural engagement with the Bard.
A Historic Black Newspaper Gets a MuseumThe Amsterdam News is converting its old newsroom into a museum celebrating its historical significance.
Anti-apartheid museum to open in former ANC building bombed by security forcesA new museum celebrating the anti-apartheid movement will open in Angel, highlighting Black-led history and promoting anti-racism.
zaha hadid architects and BCP to transform belgrade's historic mill into nikola tesla museumZaha Hadid Architects and BCP will create a new Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade, blending historical preservation with innovative design.
Former Nintendo factory in Kyoto opens as nostalgia-fuelled gaming museumThe new Nintendo museum in Kyoto highlights the history and nostalgia of video games, attracting significant visitor interest this autumn.
Centro Cultural Forges / FIRM architectsOld Town Hall transformed into Forges Cultural Center, prioritizing historical integrity and community interaction.
This New Museum Houses Remains Of The Theatre Where Romeo & Juliet First Premiered - Here's How To Sneak A PeekA new Museum of Shakespeare will open in Shoreditch, showcasing the remains of the Curtain Theatre and enhancing cultural engagement with the Bard.
Review | In 'Monumental Washington,' huge art crowds a tiny spaceKenneth Hilker's sculpture "Bookends" exemplifies a blend of chaos and order, revealing depth through its intricate assembly.
WHY turns 1980s warehouse into first major contemporary art museum in thailandDib Bangkok, Thailand's first major contemporary art museum, opens in December 2025, featuring over 1,000 works by more than 200 international artists.
Rotterdam's new museum of migration, Fenix, to open in MayThe Fenix museum will focus on migration through contemporary art and is set to open in May 2025.
Review | In 'Monumental Washington,' huge art crowds a tiny spaceKenneth Hilker's sculpture "Bookends" exemplifies a blend of chaos and order, revealing depth through its intricate assembly.
WHY turns 1980s warehouse into first major contemporary art museum in thailandDib Bangkok, Thailand's first major contemporary art museum, opens in December 2025, featuring over 1,000 works by more than 200 international artists.
Rotterdam's new museum of migration, Fenix, to open in MayThe Fenix museum will focus on migration through contemporary art and is set to open in May 2025.
Goodbye Lenin: Finnish museum reinvents itself in response to shifting relations with RussiaThe former Lenin Museum in Finland reopened as Nootti, reflecting changing relations with Russia after the Ukraine invasion.
Little Shop of DreamsThe Little Shop of Dreams museum showcases the history of dreaming technology and nostalgia for the past through unique exhibits.
Visit a museum inside the Foulness military firing rangeFoulness Heritage Centre in Essex is a unique museum located on military grounds, open to the public only once a month.
World War II stories come to life at Millville Army Air Field MuseumThe Millville Army Air Field Museum showcases WWII history with military artifacts and educational events.
Visit a museum inside the Foulness military firing rangeFoulness Heritage Centre in Essex is a unique museum located on military grounds, open to the public only once a month.
World War II stories come to life at Millville Army Air Field MuseumThe Millville Army Air Field Museum showcases WWII history with military artifacts and educational events.
As the E.P.A. Withers, Will Its Museum Follow?The E.P.A. museum stands as a resilient symbol of environmental advocacy amidst federal challenges.
The Nation's First Climate Museum Secured A Permanent 24,000-Square-Foot Space In Hudson YardsThe Climate Museum is securing a permanent space in NYC, aimed at enhancing climate dialogue and civic action.
As the E.P.A. Withers, Will Its Museum Follow?The E.P.A. museum stands as a resilient symbol of environmental advocacy amidst federal challenges.
The Nation's First Climate Museum Secured A Permanent 24,000-Square-Foot Space In Hudson YardsThe Climate Museum is securing a permanent space in NYC, aimed at enhancing climate dialogue and civic action.
Wikipedia as a walkable, virtual museumMaya Claire created the Museum of All Things, a virtual reality space for endless learning and exploration.
A new interactive installation lets you have a conversation with real Holocaust survivorsThe installation enables conversations with real Holocaust survivors using non-generative AI for a profound educational experience.
'Courageous and resilient individuals': why Illinois Holocaust Museum is embracing virtual reality to share survivors' storiesIHMEC utilizes new technologies like VR to preserve Holocaust survivor narratives amidst rising antisemitism.
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)The Cartoon Art Museum promotes creativity and appreciation of cartoon art, catering to diverse audiences and aspiring artists.
Wikipedia as a walkable, virtual museumMaya Claire created the Museum of All Things, a virtual reality space for endless learning and exploration.
A new interactive installation lets you have a conversation with real Holocaust survivorsThe installation enables conversations with real Holocaust survivors using non-generative AI for a profound educational experience.
'Courageous and resilient individuals': why Illinois Holocaust Museum is embracing virtual reality to share survivors' storiesIHMEC utilizes new technologies like VR to preserve Holocaust survivor narratives amidst rising antisemitism.
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)The Cartoon Art Museum promotes creativity and appreciation of cartoon art, catering to diverse audiences and aspiring artists.
A Short Documentary Celebrates the Fruits of Nearly Five Decades of 'Extreme Beachcombing'John Anderson's extreme beachcombing showcases a passion for collecting unique coastal finds, reflected in his Beachcombing Museum in Forks, Washington.
Tiny Eastenders 40th anniversary exhibition at the Museum of the HomeThe Eastender's 40th anniversary costume exhibition is very small, featuring only two costumes, which may not justify a special visit.
Learn about tarot at the Los Gatos LibraryVarious community events are happening in Los Gatos, including a tarot class, creek cleanup, free museum admission, and a Big Band celebration.
The Brandenburg Historical Golf Museum at Cinnabar Hills is a treat for fansThe Lee Brandenburg Historical Golf Museum offers a unique comprehensive history of golf, unlike typical country club museums.
The Architectural History of the Louvre: 800 Years in Three MinutesThe Louvre's vastness requires more than one visit; it has evolved over eight centuries from fortress to museum.
translucent interlocked rings shape aedas' jade-like yohoo museum in chinaThe Yohoo Museum embodies Chinese cultural significance through its jade-like design, connecting ancient rituals with contemporary architecture.
national museum of photography to occupy historic coffee warehouse in rotterdamThe National Museum of Photography is transforming the historic Santos warehouse into a modern facility, set to open in 2025, enhancing its photographic collection management.
Le Rhodia Restaurant / SAME architectesThe Rhodia café-restaurant at Musée Bourdelle combines gastronomy with artistry, creating a unique space that enhances the visitor experience through thoughtful design.
The Architectural History of the Louvre: 800 Years in Three MinutesThe Louvre's vastness requires more than one visit; it has evolved over eight centuries from fortress to museum.
translucent interlocked rings shape aedas' jade-like yohoo museum in chinaThe Yohoo Museum embodies Chinese cultural significance through its jade-like design, connecting ancient rituals with contemporary architecture.
national museum of photography to occupy historic coffee warehouse in rotterdamThe National Museum of Photography is transforming the historic Santos warehouse into a modern facility, set to open in 2025, enhancing its photographic collection management.
Le Rhodia Restaurant / SAME architectesThe Rhodia café-restaurant at Musée Bourdelle combines gastronomy with artistry, creating a unique space that enhances the visitor experience through thoughtful design.
Column | Amid the throngs at the 'Blacksonian:' They can handle the truth.The National Museum of African American History reveals harsh truths about America's history with slavery and systemic racism.
Major Roman discovery in the City of London sparks plans for a new museumA new museum of Roman history may emerge in London after remarkable archaeological finds near Leadenhall Market.
Marine Park to get 'living neighborhood museum' at historic Lott House * Brooklyn PaperHendrick I. Lott House to become Marine Park's first museum after renovations in 2026.
Major Roman discovery in the City of London sparks plans for a new museumA new museum of Roman history may emerge in London after remarkable archaeological finds near Leadenhall Market.
Marine Park to get 'living neighborhood museum' at historic Lott House * Brooklyn PaperHendrick I. Lott House to become Marine Park's first museum after renovations in 2026.
Explore the Life of Shirley Chisholm With MCNY ExhibitThe exhibit highlights Shirley Chisholm's legacy and impact as a groundbreaking political figure, coinciding with her 100th birthday.
Check out iconic Disney Broadway costumes at this long-spanning new exhibitThe "Disney on Broadway: 30 Years of Magic" exhibit at the Museum of Broadway showcases iconic costumes and decades of Disney's impact on Broadway.
Explore the Life of Shirley Chisholm With MCNY ExhibitThe exhibit highlights Shirley Chisholm's legacy and impact as a groundbreaking political figure, coinciding with her 100th birthday.
Check out iconic Disney Broadway costumes at this long-spanning new exhibitThe "Disney on Broadway: 30 Years of Magic" exhibit at the Museum of Broadway showcases iconic costumes and decades of Disney's impact on Broadway.
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)OMCA provides monthly free admission, encouraging access to California's stories and collections for all.Special discounts such as 'Museums for All' support financially vulnerable families in accessing art and history.
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)Free general admission to the de Young Museum for Bay Area residents every Saturday.
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)OMCA offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, promoting access to California's art, history, and natural sciences.
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)OMCA offers free admission every first Sunday, enhancing accessibility to California's art and history for all visitors.
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)OMCA provides monthly free admission, encouraging access to California's stories and collections for all.Special discounts such as 'Museums for All' support financially vulnerable families in accessing art and history.
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)Free general admission to the de Young Museum for Bay Area residents every Saturday.
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)OMCA offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, promoting access to California's art, history, and natural sciences.
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)OMCA offers free admission every first Sunday, enhancing accessibility to California's art and history for all visitors.
New York's Climate Museum secures permanent locationThe Climate Museum has secured a permanent home in Hudson Yards, set to open in 2027, expanding its impact on climate education and activism.
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)OMCA offers free admission every first Sunday of the month, promoting accessibility to California art, history, and natural science.
Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural HistoryThe Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History connects visitors with local wildlife, culture, and geology.
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)OMCA offers free admission every first Sunday of the month, promoting accessibility to California art, history, and natural science.
Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural HistoryThe Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History connects visitors with local wildlife, culture, and geology.
San Francisco's GLBT Historical Society to have new home in heart of Castro DistrictThe GLBT Historical Society Museum will relocate to a larger space in the Castro District, expanding its capacity to celebrate LGBTQ history.
Grand Opening: SF's Brand New Vintage "Photo Booth Museum" w/ Free Photos (5-9p)Photomatica's Photo Booth Museum in San Francisco opens on December 12, 2024, celebrating vintage photo booths and their cultural impact.
San Francisco's GLBT Historical Society to have new home in heart of Castro DistrictThe GLBT Historical Society Museum will relocate to a larger space in the Castro District, expanding its capacity to celebrate LGBTQ history.
Grand Opening: SF's Brand New Vintage "Photo Booth Museum" w/ Free Photos (5-9p)Photomatica's Photo Booth Museum in San Francisco opens on December 12, 2024, celebrating vintage photo booths and their cultural impact.
Massive, 150M-year-old Stegosaurus skeleton headed to NYC museum - thanks to billionaire Ken GriffinA 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus fossil, Apex, will debut at the American Museum of Natural History, showcasing one of the most complete specimens ever found.
Walk through a replica of Anne Frank's World War II annex at this upcoming exhibitThe Anne Frank House will debut an exhibition in NYC to educate about antisemitism and honor Anne Frank's legacy.
Massive, 150M-year-old Stegosaurus skeleton headed to NYC museum - thanks to billionaire Ken GriffinA 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus fossil, Apex, will debut at the American Museum of Natural History, showcasing one of the most complete specimens ever found.
Walk through a replica of Anne Frank's World War II annex at this upcoming exhibitThe Anne Frank House will debut an exhibition in NYC to educate about antisemitism and honor Anne Frank's legacy.
You can buy old Overground signs from the London Transport MuseumThe London Overground has been rebranded with new names to improve navigation for users.Old signs from the Overground will be sold by the London Transport Museum to support its charitable work.
Cecile et Roger's new exhibition identity features a singular font that folds out into six moreThe studio created a flexible typeface that reflects a dynamic visual identity, enhancing engagement with the theme of a living, changing archive.
Inside London's Pioneering Victorian Operating TheatreThe Old Operating Theatre Museum offers a unique insight into the history of healthcare and the evolution of surgery in London.
The Flag That Covered Lincoln's Coffin Goes Up for AuctionThe flag that covered Lincoln's coffin in 1865 is being auctioned to support a museum facing financial issues.
Over 400 years of Christmas Past goes on display at the Museum of the HomeThe Museum of the Home showcases the evolution of Christmas traditions through historical living room displays, highlighting cultural changes and family stories.
David Bowie collection among draws at vast V&A archives opening in east LondonThe V&A East Storehouse will democratize access to collections, allowing public engagement with non-display artifacts for the first time.
Math Museum Announces Move to New LocationThe National Museum of Mathematics is relocating to a larger space to enhance math education and hands-on exhibit opportunities for children.
David Bowie collection among draws at vast V&A archives opening in east LondonThe V&A East Storehouse will democratize access to collections, allowing public engagement with non-display artifacts for the first time.
Math Museum Announces Move to New LocationThe National Museum of Mathematics is relocating to a larger space to enhance math education and hands-on exhibit opportunities for children.
Contemporary Jewish Museum to Close for at Least a Year | KQEDThe CJM faces financial challenges requiring drastic measures for future planning and sustainability amid declining attendance post-pandemic.
Guggenheim Bilbao appoints Miren Arzalluz as directorMiren Arzalluz appointed as the new general director of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, marking a new chapter following Juan Ignacio Vidarte's long tenure.
A Museum for Place-Setting ObsessivesJulie Gaines's dishware collection finds a permanent home at the International Museum of Dinnerware Design, celebrating the artistry of dinnerware.
Guggenheim Bilbao appoints Miren Arzalluz as directorMiren Arzalluz appointed as the new general director of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, marking a new chapter following Juan Ignacio Vidarte's long tenure.
A Museum for Place-Setting ObsessivesJulie Gaines's dishware collection finds a permanent home at the International Museum of Dinnerware Design, celebrating the artistry of dinnerware.
Sadiq Khan asked to boost support for London's Migration Museum which has been in shopping centre for four yearsThe Migration Museum will move to Tower Hill in 2027 and seeks funding to support its mission of celebrating diverse migration stories.
Hidden Whitefriars Crypt set to open doors as part of Fleet Street redevelopmentThe Whitefriars Crypt will soon be transformed into a public museum to showcase its historical significance.
Lost Chopin music unearthed nearly 200 years after composer's deathA newly discovered waltz by Frédéric Chopin is the first of its kind found in nearly a century.
Leonora Carrington's Mexico City home will no longer become a public museumThe university has abandoned plans to transform Leonora Carrington's home into a museum, citing a shift to a research center instead.
Inside the Royal Yacht Britannia, the royal family's luxurious private cruise ship known as a 'floating palace'The Royal Yacht Britannia served the British royal family for 44 years before becoming a museum after its decommissioning.
Work starts in London on anti-apartheid 'Centre of Memory and Learning'The Centre of Memory and Learning in Islington will honor South Africa's heritage and support democracy.Opening in 2024, it marks a significant cultural milestone amid the 30th anniversary of South African democracy.
Video. Everything is not as it seems at Stockholm's Paradox MuseumThe museum blends science and entertainment to provoke curiosity about reality.
Nintendo's shiny new museum needs more dirtNintendo's new museum aims to creatively showcase its history and innovations, alleviating Shigeru Miyamoto's long-standing presentation duties.
An Oval Office Right Across From the White HouseThe White House Historical Association opened a new museum with a replica Oval Office allowing interactive experiences for visitors.
Nintendo's shiny new museum needs more dirtNintendo's new museum aims to creatively showcase its history and innovations, alleviating Shigeru Miyamoto's long-standing presentation duties.
An Oval Office Right Across From the White HouseThe White House Historical Association opened a new museum with a replica Oval Office allowing interactive experiences for visitors.
Heirlooms stolen from Jewish families during WWII returned to descendantsA German museum curator is dedicated to returning valuable silver heirlooms confiscated from Jews during World War II to their descendants.
Mansion of mysticism: Paris opens glittering home to Sufi art and beliefsThe kashkul embodies the Sufi journey of spiritual cleansing and divine trust, serving as a rich cultural artifact at the new Musee d'Art et de Culture Soufis MTO.
Nintendo shows off Mario, Zelda, and 135 years of history in a new Kyoto museumNintendo opened a museum tracing its history, marking an unexpected shift in its communication approach as it evolves into new entertainment realms.
London's newest museum is all about the Chelsea PensionersA new museum dedicated to Chelsea Pensioners opens in London on October 1, showcasing their history and artifacts.