Firings Squeeze National Parks: You Won't Have the Full Experience'The dismissal of NPS employees threatens visitor experiences at national parks this spring and summer.
Only 1% of Grand Canyon Visitors Have Seen This Part of the Landmark - Here's How to VisitOnly 1% of visitors to the Grand Canyon venture below the rim, despite its popularity as a destination.
Firings Squeeze National Parks: You Won't Have the Full Experience'The dismissal of NPS employees threatens visitor experiences at national parks this spring and summer.
Only 1% of Grand Canyon Visitors Have Seen This Part of the Landmark - Here's How to VisitOnly 1% of visitors to the Grand Canyon venture below the rim, despite its popularity as a destination.
Winning design for the British Museum's redevelopment announcedThe British Museum's western wing will receive a significant redesign to improve visitor experience and collection space.
pekube's minimalist viewpoint to suspend visitors over rugged azorean cliff in portugalPena Viewpoint by pekube enhances visitor experience while harmonizing with Portugal’s natural coastal landscape.
London-based Studio Weave win competition to revamp British Museum entranceStudio Weave has been awarded to design new welcome pavilions at the British Museum, improving the visitor experience by Spring 2026.
Bodegas Faustino Winery / Foster + PartnersBodegas Faustino's extension emphasizes sustainability while creating an immersive, nature-integrated visitor experience centered around wine culture.
olson kundig's 'red barn winery at jagged rock' punctuates vast british columbiaThe Red Barn Winery is now a sophisticated destination that connects guests to the vineyard and winemaking process.
Tivoli Castle Renovation / ARP studioTivoli Castle's renovation focuses on enhancing visitor experience and revealing historical features while maintaining the integrity of its design.
Winning design for the British Museum's redevelopment announcedThe British Museum's western wing will receive a significant redesign to improve visitor experience and collection space.
pekube's minimalist viewpoint to suspend visitors over rugged azorean cliff in portugalPena Viewpoint by pekube enhances visitor experience while harmonizing with Portugal’s natural coastal landscape.
London-based Studio Weave win competition to revamp British Museum entranceStudio Weave has been awarded to design new welcome pavilions at the British Museum, improving the visitor experience by Spring 2026.
Bodegas Faustino Winery / Foster + PartnersBodegas Faustino's extension emphasizes sustainability while creating an immersive, nature-integrated visitor experience centered around wine culture.
olson kundig's 'red barn winery at jagged rock' punctuates vast british columbiaThe Red Barn Winery is now a sophisticated destination that connects guests to the vineyard and winemaking process.
Tivoli Castle Renovation / ARP studioTivoli Castle's renovation focuses on enhancing visitor experience and revealing historical features while maintaining the integrity of its design.
Going to Yosemite soon? Here's how National Park Service layoffs could impact your tripLayoffs at the National Park Service raise concerns about the future maintenance and accessibility of national parks.The recent reduction in workforce at national parks could lead to significant challenges in maintaining park facilities and visitor services.
Not just the Louvre: How Europe's museums face the future DW 01/31/2025The Louvre will undergo a major renovation by 2031 to modernize visitor experience and infrastructure.
interview: OMA unpacks the renovated design of museo egizio's gallery of the kings in turinThe Gallery of the Kings' renovation enhances visitor experience by emphasizing natural light and reflective materials, transitioning from a dark to a bright environment.
'These aren't works designed to be noticed': Musee de l'Orangerie enters latest stage of year-long renovationThe Musée de l'Orangerie is undergoing renovations to enhance visitor experience, not increase capacity.
MFA Boston's renovated Japanese art galleries seek to inspire deeper exploration of familiar objectsRenovated Japanese art galleries at MFA Boston feature important upgrades, connecting the familiar with deeper exploration.
Not just the Louvre: How Europe's museums face the future DW 01/31/2025The Louvre will undergo a major renovation by 2031 to modernize visitor experience and infrastructure.
interview: OMA unpacks the renovated design of museo egizio's gallery of the kings in turinThe Gallery of the Kings' renovation enhances visitor experience by emphasizing natural light and reflective materials, transitioning from a dark to a bright environment.
'These aren't works designed to be noticed': Musee de l'Orangerie enters latest stage of year-long renovationThe Musée de l'Orangerie is undergoing renovations to enhance visitor experience, not increase capacity.
MFA Boston's renovated Japanese art galleries seek to inspire deeper exploration of familiar objectsRenovated Japanese art galleries at MFA Boston feature important upgrades, connecting the familiar with deeper exploration.
These Adorable Snowy Owls Just Landed At The Bronx ZooThe Bronx Zoo has introduced two snowy owls, enhancing its wildlife experience during winter for visitors.
Belfast Zoo welcome arrival of new family of meerkats including two babiesBelfast Zoo's meerkats have successfully given birth to two healthy pups, showcasing their adaptability in a new environment.
These Adorable Snowy Owls Just Landed At The Bronx ZooThe Bronx Zoo has introduced two snowy owls, enhancing its wildlife experience during winter for visitors.
Belfast Zoo welcome arrival of new family of meerkats including two babiesBelfast Zoo's meerkats have successfully given birth to two healthy pups, showcasing their adaptability in a new environment.
London's first Roman basilica has been uncovered in the CityThe discovery of Roman ruins in London reveals the city's historical significance.Plans for a visitor center will allow the public to experience ancient London.
New wing man! Adorable baby puffin now starring at Central Park ZooA rare baby Atlantic puffin delighting visitors is now on display at the Central Park Zoo.
Butterfly Atrium at the Hershey Gardens is home to dozens of rare butterfliesHershey, PA is not only known for chocolate but also features a butterfly habitat with rare species and engagement activities for visitors.
New wing man! Adorable baby puffin now starring at Central Park ZooA rare baby Atlantic puffin delighting visitors is now on display at the Central Park Zoo.
Butterfly Atrium at the Hershey Gardens is home to dozens of rare butterfliesHershey, PA is not only known for chocolate but also features a butterfly habitat with rare species and engagement activities for visitors.
Louvre Museum in Paris Announces a Major Renovation, Including New Entrance and a Dedicated Mona Lisa GalleryMacron announces a comprehensive renovation plan for the Louvre, focusing on both aesthetic and operational improvements.
Louvre leaky, damaged and overcrowded, warns Paris museum's directorLouvre's overcrowding, maintenance issues, and inadequate amenities compromise its quality for visitors, urging immediate attention from the French government.
Big Changes Coming to the Louvre - and the Mona Lisa - Medievalists.netThe Louvre plans a significant transformation to enhance visitor experience and expand the space for the Mona Lisa.
Las Vegas's Neon Museum set for $45m relocation and expansionThe Neon Museum in Las Vegas is expanding to improve visitor experience and showcase more of its neon sign collection.
British Museum drops its no photos rule in the magnificent Reading RoomThe British Museum has lifted the photography ban in the Reading Room, embracing public sharing and increased visibility.
Ring of Starlight / HDEC AIR-CoLAB StudioThe Luhu Ring of Starlight project harmonizes architecture with nature, providing a tranquil escape from urban life.
Louvre Museum in Paris Announces a Major Renovation, Including New Entrance and a Dedicated Mona Lisa GalleryMacron announces a comprehensive renovation plan for the Louvre, focusing on both aesthetic and operational improvements.
Louvre leaky, damaged and overcrowded, warns Paris museum's directorLouvre's overcrowding, maintenance issues, and inadequate amenities compromise its quality for visitors, urging immediate attention from the French government.
Big Changes Coming to the Louvre - and the Mona Lisa - Medievalists.netThe Louvre plans a significant transformation to enhance visitor experience and expand the space for the Mona Lisa.
Las Vegas's Neon Museum set for $45m relocation and expansionThe Neon Museum in Las Vegas is expanding to improve visitor experience and showcase more of its neon sign collection.
British Museum drops its no photos rule in the magnificent Reading RoomThe British Museum has lifted the photography ban in the Reading Room, embracing public sharing and increased visibility.
Ring of Starlight / HDEC AIR-CoLAB StudioThe Luhu Ring of Starlight project harmonizes architecture with nature, providing a tranquil escape from urban life.
Mona Lisa to be given special space' in renovated Louvre, says Emmanuel MacronThe Louvre will feature a new special space for the Mona Lisa with independent access, aiming to enhance visitor experience.
Louvre's decision to move Mona Lisa is a misguided act of snobberyThe Louvre's plan to isolate the Mona Lisa could undermine its cultural environment and visitor experience.
Mona Lisa to be given special space' in renovated Louvre, says Emmanuel MacronThe Louvre will feature a new special space for the Mona Lisa with independent access, aiming to enhance visitor experience.
Louvre's decision to move Mona Lisa is a misguided act of snobberyThe Louvre's plan to isolate the Mona Lisa could undermine its cultural environment and visitor experience.
We won't come again': dazed visitors fed up with overcrowded LouvreThe Louvre's design and visitor management are inadequate for current visitor numbers, causing dissatisfaction among guests.
Here are the wild steps lightfooted workers take to clean mini NYC 'Panorama' of strange debris over 90 hoursThe Panorama at the Queens Museum undergoes an annual deep clean, reflecting visitor behaviors and the importance of the exhibit.
How to make Florence's 'Museum of Tourism', the Uffizi, enjoyable again, according to its new directorThe Uffizi's new director, Simone Verde, faces the challenge of enhancing visitor experience amidst overwhelming crowds.
We won't come again': dazed visitors fed up with overcrowded LouvreThe Louvre's design and visitor management are inadequate for current visitor numbers, causing dissatisfaction among guests.
Here are the wild steps lightfooted workers take to clean mini NYC 'Panorama' of strange debris over 90 hoursThe Panorama at the Queens Museum undergoes an annual deep clean, reflecting visitor behaviors and the importance of the exhibit.
How to make Florence's 'Museum of Tourism', the Uffizi, enjoyable again, according to its new directorThe Uffizi's new director, Simone Verde, faces the challenge of enhancing visitor experience amidst overwhelming crowds.
Visitors flock to broken coastal California landmarkDespite damage from a severe winter storm, Santa Cruz Wharf has reopened and visitors are returning, reassured by inspections and a desire for normalcy.
British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-workerA former IT contractor allegedly compromised the British Museum's IT systems, prompting partial closure and cancellation of temporary exhibitions.
British Museum fire alert sparks mass evacuationFire alarm evacuation at the British Museum caused temporary crowding but was resolved swiftly without major incident.
British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-workerA former IT contractor allegedly compromised the British Museum's IT systems, prompting partial closure and cancellation of temporary exhibitions.
British Museum fire alert sparks mass evacuationFire alarm evacuation at the British Museum caused temporary crowding but was resolved swiftly without major incident.
museo egizio, gli uffizi, MAXXI and other italian museums offer visitors dog-sitting servicesBauadvisor offers dog-sitting services at numerous Italian museums, enhancing the experience for pet owners.
This Great Smoky National Park Trail - With an 80-foot Waterfall - Is About to Close for Over a YearLaurel Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close for 18 months starting Jan. 6, 2025, for safety and improvement renovations.
A volcanic explosion every 15 minutes: how Australia's museums are turning to tech to lure us inImmersive experiences in museums enhance visitor engagement but may distract from traditional exhibits.The integration of technology in exhibitions is both celebrated and criticized within the museum community.
One of Disneyland's most popular restaurants to close for at least 3 weeksThe Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe will close for refurbishments from January 7 to 26, enhancing visitor experience.
Cathedrals could be free for everyone-where is the imagination needed to make it happen?The introduction of admission fees for cathedrals sparks a debate about the accessibility and funding of these historic sites.
Visitors slam Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland after paying 6 for a hot chocolateVisitors at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland are shocked by high prices, particularly a £6 hot chocolate, raising concerns over affordability.
How Disneyland's $400 pass ranks against other theme park passesThe Disneyland Premier Pass offers an efficient way to experience the parks without standard waits, but at a high cost.Designed for maximizing visits, it features streamlined access enabling quicker trips to popular attractions.
Universal Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in MayUniversal's Epic Universe will utilize multiday ticket packages to target families and manage demand effectively.
Disney to Launch New Reservation-free Ride Pass for Up to $449 Per Person Per DayDisney introduces a paid Lightning Lane Premier Pass for guests to skip lines without reservations, priced from $129 to $449 based on demand.
Niles: Chaperone policies help theme parks, but do they hurt kids?Chaperone policies at theme parks aim to improve safety and behavior during Halloween events.
How Disneyland's $400 pass ranks against other theme park passesThe Disneyland Premier Pass offers an efficient way to experience the parks without standard waits, but at a high cost.Designed for maximizing visits, it features streamlined access enabling quicker trips to popular attractions.
Universal Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in MayUniversal's Epic Universe will utilize multiday ticket packages to target families and manage demand effectively.
Disney to Launch New Reservation-free Ride Pass for Up to $449 Per Person Per DayDisney introduces a paid Lightning Lane Premier Pass for guests to skip lines without reservations, priced from $129 to $449 based on demand.
Niles: Chaperone policies help theme parks, but do they hurt kids?Chaperone policies at theme parks aim to improve safety and behavior during Halloween events.
How the National Gallery of Art Is Experimenting With LinesMuseums can enhance visitor experience during wait times by implementing thoughtful strategies and principles from queuing theory.
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.
How the National Gallery of Art Is Experimenting With LinesMuseums can enhance visitor experience during wait times by implementing thoughtful strategies and principles from queuing theory.
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.
Over 100-Year-Old Dog's Grave In Green-Wood Cemetery Shrouded In Sticks, Not FlowersRex, a deceased dog, symbolizes loyalty and compassion, drawing visitors to Green-Wood Cemetery who leave sticks to honor him.
A national park is using bad reviews to lure visitors-'A world of regret awaits you'Mammoth Cave National Park leveraged disappointing reviews to boost interest and engagement, ultimately turning negative feedback into a successful promotional campaign.
The Vessel's new safety netting is an eyesore that ruins the Hudson Yards attraction, NYC tourists say: 'Don't think it was worth it'Visitors feel new security measures at the Vessel lessen the attraction's experience and accessibility.
Photos show how the Olympics affected tourism in ParisParis saw 11 million visitors during the Olympics, less than expected, but sports events increased certain tourism sectors, like museums and fan zones.
Warm weather may mean record crowds for Halloween in Salem, officials saySalem is preparing for record-breaking Halloween crowds, urging visitors to remain patient as the city welcomes a surge in tourism.
One of London's most historic neighbourhoods now has new signs to help visitorsHighgate's new tourist boards enhance visitor experience while promoting local history and landmarks.
A national park is using bad reviews to lure visitors-'A world of regret awaits you'Mammoth Cave National Park leveraged disappointing reviews to boost interest and engagement, ultimately turning negative feedback into a successful promotional campaign.
The Vessel's new safety netting is an eyesore that ruins the Hudson Yards attraction, NYC tourists say: 'Don't think it was worth it'Visitors feel new security measures at the Vessel lessen the attraction's experience and accessibility.
Photos show how the Olympics affected tourism in ParisParis saw 11 million visitors during the Olympics, less than expected, but sports events increased certain tourism sectors, like museums and fan zones.
Warm weather may mean record crowds for Halloween in Salem, officials saySalem is preparing for record-breaking Halloween crowds, urging visitors to remain patient as the city welcomes a surge in tourism.
One of London's most historic neighbourhoods now has new signs to help visitorsHighgate's new tourist boards enhance visitor experience while promoting local history and landmarks.
The White House Public Tour Is Getting an UpgradeJill Biden has revamped the White House tour to enhance educational experiences by adding new stops and interactive digital displays.
Behind the scenes at the Monterey Bay AquariumMaintaining an engaging visitor experience at the Monterey Bay Aquarium requires careful planning and management to keep maintenance activities hidden from view.
Technical Perspective: An Accessible Solution to Unlock MuseumsBentoMuseum enhances museum navigation through digital fabrication and multimodal interaction, significantly improving visitor experience.
Major refurbishment of the Royal Observatory Greenwich proposedThe Royal Observatory in Greenwich is redeveloping to improve visitor access and experience.
Technical Perspective: An Accessible Solution to Unlock MuseumsBentoMuseum enhances museum navigation through digital fabrication and multimodal interaction, significantly improving visitor experience.
Major refurbishment of the Royal Observatory Greenwich proposedThe Royal Observatory in Greenwich is redeveloping to improve visitor access and experience.
Fall heat won't keep families from popular Morgan Hill pumpkin patchSpina Farms in Morgan Hill adapts to heat by expanding attractions and improving visitor experience, attracting families despite high temperatures.
This park near Vegas is so Instagrammable, you now need a reservationExploring Red Rock Canyon by e-bike offers a unique and less crowded experience compared to the popular scenic drive by car.
Hotel Labaris Khaoyai / Shma Company LimitedHotel Labaris uniquely intertwines fantasy and nature through its maze-driven design, enhancing guest experiences across four themed zones.
Nature Park Amager / ADEPTAmager Nature Park's redesign focuses on enhancing user experience while preserving nature through strategically located visitor points.
A Review of 'Milky Way' at Trauma Bar & Kino | Berlin Art LinkThe experience of visiting exhibitions can evoke feelings of melancholy and beauty, enhancing your perception of the art displayed.
Nature Park Amager / ADEPTAmager Nature Park's redesign focuses on enhancing user experience while preserving nature through strategically located visitor points.
A Review of 'Milky Way' at Trauma Bar & Kino | Berlin Art LinkThe experience of visiting exhibitions can evoke feelings of melancholy and beauty, enhancing your perception of the art displayed.
Natural History Museum reveals 550 million redevelopment planThe Natural History Museum plans a £550 million refurbishment to enhance visitor access and experience, increasing public space by 16% and reopening historic galleries.
8 of the biggest mistakes I made while visiting Disney World for one dayPlan ahead and pack essentials like a water bottle to save money.Be mindful of travel time between parks to avoid missing scheduled ride slots.Prioritize comfort when choosing footwear for a long day of walking at Disney.Consider using physical tickets or MagicBands for convenience instead of relying on your phone.
the broad reveals expansion plans by diller scofidio + renfroExpansion led by DS+R architectsDoubling museum's gallery space and enhancing visitor experiences
Peter Zumthor's Vision Takes Shape: Paul Clemence Releases LACMA Progress PhotosZumthor's David Geffen Galleries design at LACMA aims to modernize the museum, improve visitor experience, and is set for completion in 2024.
Council Post: 5 Ways To Create A Successful Immersive Brand ExperienceImmersive experiences offer an escape to a different reality, fueled by social media appeal and clever marketing strategies.
Column: A trip to the U.S. Capitol reminds me what I celebrate this Fourth of JulyVisiting the U.S. Capitol post-January 6th highlights the fragility of democracy and the diversity of visitors basking in its splendor.