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This beloved London zoology museum is reopening

The Grant Museum of Zoology in London is reopening after a £300,000 renovation.

The museum houses over 67,000 specimens, including extinct species, elephant skulls, pickled worms, and a Micrarium of tiny insects. [ more ]

London On The Inside

The Best Free Things to do in London

London offers a variety of free things to do, including visiting museums and galleries, exploring neighborhoods, and experiencing the city's ancient past.

There are always special events in London that are free to attend, in addition to the regular free attractions. [ more ]

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"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

MCD's Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative makes art accessible by letting visitors pay whatever amount they wish.

Tickets for Pay What You Can Wednesdays can only be purchased at the front desk and not online. [ more ]

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San Francisco

2024 "Hearts in San Francisco" at the Ferry Building (Jan. 9 - Feb. 29)

There are multiple categories of events happening in San Francisco, including art & museums, charity & volunteering, eating & drinking, kids & families, shopping & fashion, and more.

One of the events happening is a Valentine's Day event. [ more ]

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5 months ago

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Italy Picks Italians to Lead the Uffizi and Other Museums

Italy's culture ministry announced new leaders at top museums, including the Uffizi in Florence.

Simone Verde will be the Uffizi's new director, replacing Eike Schmidt. [ more ]

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National Gallery in London celebrates 200th birthday by launching own network of social media influencers

Influencers vs. Content Creators: Distinction and commonality [ more ]

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London exhibitions to visit in May 2024

Visitors can explore British Sci-Fi classics at Gunnersbury Park Museum and experience Rome's war machine at the British Museum. [ more ]

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Benin Republic turns to culture to spur economic growth

The Republic of Benin is leveraging culture to drive economic growth through the construction of new museums and investment in arts education. [ more ]

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Opinion: Open Wall nights could lead to the next artistic visionary

Museums face challenges with limited space and budgets, leading to a focus on exhibiting well-known artists. [ more ]

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Swatch's Latest Collab Is With London's Tate Gallery

Swatch has a long history of collaborating with artists, offering a creative canvas with plastic cases and straps.

In recent years, Swatch has focused on working with museums, galleries, and individual artists to create unique editions. [ more ]

Berlin Art Link

2 months ago

Tiemann Foundation Institutional Funding | Berlin Art Link

The Tiemann Prize for Contemporary Painting is awarded by the Ingeborg and Dr. H. Jürgen Tiemann Foundation with a maximum value of €50,000.

The prize is intended to help museums expand their collections of contemporary art through the purchase of paintings. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

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Can the Best Fossils Ever Found Answer the Biggest Dinosaur Question?

Museums are enhancing visitor experiences with sensory exhibits, like recreating prehistoric scents and sounds, to engage young audiences and promote public science participation. [ more ]

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Chicago

Chicago, through the eyes of three art experts: 20 tips so that you don't miss a thing

Chicago's art scene is continuously evolving beyond traditional hubs like the Chicago Art Institute, with dynamic events and diverse exhibition spaces showcasing a focus on Latino art. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Chicago

Op-ed: Museum Campus is key to revitalizing the Loop

Chicago's world-class cultural institutions, such as museums, can play a significant role in revitalizing the city's central business district.

Increased museum attendance would benefit local businesses and make the city feel more vibrant.

Investments in local institutions, like museums, can help increase social connections and improve individual and societal health. [ more ]

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Education

Mayor Wu launches program granting free museum admission for BPS students

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces BPS Sundays program, providing free admission to museums, aquariums, and zoos for K-12 students.

The program allows free entry for students and up to three family members on the first and second Sunday of every month until August 2024. [ more ]

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Adriano Pedrosa unveils his plans for the 2024 Venice Biennale

Immersive art experiences are becoming increasingly popular worldwide.

The 60th Venice Biennale will feature an exhibition titled Foreigners Everywhere. [ more ]

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Pants, moustaches and bird livers among missing museum artefacts

Over 1,700 items are missing from museums in England, including a drawing of Queen Victoria and an aircraft navigational system.

The National Portrait Gallery has 45 'not located' items, but insists they are not missing or stolen. [ more ]

Secret London

Here Are Our Top Affordable Events And Fave Things About London In January 2024

January in London offers affordable activities to beat the post-Christmas blues.

Some affordable things the Secret London team enjoys in January include going to the cinema, attending comedy shows, and visiting art galleries and museums. [ more ]

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Austin

Money for city parks, facilities dwindling - Austin Monitor

The city of Austin is dependent on bond money for parks due to recent legislation.

The city has spent a significant portion of the bond money from previous elections. [ more ]

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