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Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 day ago

Alex Ovechkin hopes his hockey museum in Russia will open in 2027, says jersey swaps have nothing to do with him retiring

Alex Ovechkin is establishing a hockey memorabilia museum in Moscow, focusing on collecting jerseys and equipment from top NHL players for his collection.
Renovation
fromianVisits
1 day ago

Visiting Bourne Hall museum

Bourne Hall, designed to resemble a flying saucer, serves as a local library and museum showcasing Epsom's history.
London
fromianVisits
2 days ago

10 to visit: Queer Britain museum leans harder on 'pay what you can' model

Queer Britain museum has increased visibility of its £10 entry fee while struggling to attract mainstream visitors despite its important social and political exhibitions.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I thought this Tokyo museum would be a major tourist trap. It ended up being a highlight of my first trip to Japan.

TeamLab Planets in Tokyo is a highly popular immersive art museum, attracting over 2.5 million visitors annually.
Apple
fromEngadget
1 week ago

If you live in Georgia, there's a new exhibit you can visit celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary

The Mimms Museum is showcasing over 2,000 artifacts to celebrate Apple's 50th anniversary with the exhibit iNSPIRE.
#youth-culture
fromTime Out London
5 months ago
London music

The world's first museum of youth culture will open in London

A permanent Museum of Youth Culture will open in Camden, London this December to preserve and showcase 100 years of teenage life and creativity.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

London's new Museum of Youth Culture has revealed its opening date - here's a sneak peek inside

A new Museum of Youth Culture opens in Camden, preserving Britain's teen history with a collection of 100,000 items.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Punk masks, Walkmans and Choppers: Museum of Youth Culture to open in London

A new museum dedicated to British youth culture will open on May 15, showcasing a 100,000-item archive of youth subcultures.
Arts
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

Every Known Work by Georgia O'Keeffe Has Been Digitized and Made Available Online

Georgia O'Keeffe's artwork is widely recognized and now accessible online through the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum's new portal, Access O'Keeffe.
#natural-history
#lgbtq-history
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

SF's GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday

GLBT Historical Society Museum in San Francisco's Castro District is the nation's first stand-alone GLBT museum, offering exhibitions covering 100 years of queer history.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Museum of Broken Relationships - Chiang Mai / STA

Napat Pattrayanond + 20 More SpecsLess Specs Napat Pattrayanond Text description provided by the architects. Museum Of Broken Relationships is a renovation and a transformation of a historical Chiang Mai building into a museum space. The building, originally a shop and a warehouse built in 1904, had already been altered various times.
Renovation
#cartoon-art
#architecture
Arts
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Why the most interesting things in museums are sometimes the ones that aren't there

Absence of displayed objects and apology labels often draws visitor attention, provoking curiosity and stories while also disappointing those seeking specific artifacts.
#charles-dickens
Photography
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

Inside NYC's first photo booth museum, which is drawing lines on the city's coolest street

AUTOPHOTO revives analog photo booth culture by operating a rare collection of fully restored booths, creating tangible, darkroom-style prints in NYC.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Museum of the Amazon / Gua Arquitetura + be.bo. arquitetos

The Museum of the Amazons (MAZ), a cultural space dedicated to valuing science and technology in the region, opened to the public in Belém on October 4th. The museum is part of Porto Futuro II, which comprises a set of works carried out by the Government of Pará, left as a legacy from COP 30 to the capital of Pará.
Design
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Here's how much a museum archivist makes in Boston

A 34-year-old Boston museum archivist earns $68,000, works mostly onsite, covers rent and travel costs, and finds the salary sufficient but not comfortable.
History
fromianVisits
4 months ago

London's new Museum of Shakespeare delays its opening date to 2026

The Museum of Shakespeare in East London, commemorating the 1577 Curtain Playhouse, has been delayed and currently has no confirmed opening date.
Arts
fromianVisits
4 months ago

London's new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to open in May 2026

The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration will open in May 2026 in a restored 300-year-old Clerkenwell waterworks, exhibiting original illustrations and new exhibitions.
UX design
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 months ago

Xiao Feng Art Museum / ZAO/Zhang Ke Architecture Office

A museum honoring painters Xiao Feng and Song Ren sits at Daci Mountain near West Lake, designed by Zhang Ke with Tongji and Hangzhou GMAID.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 months ago

Brothers in bumpers: Friends and pinball wizards go all in on pinball museum in Red Hook * Brooklyn Paper

The Red Hook Pinball Museum offers free-play restored electromechanical pinball machines and celebrates the founders' friendship and pinball history in a cozy storefront.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

A new museum in Nashville celebrates gospel music's contribution to American culture

People automatically assume that there is a place that celebrates Christian gospel music somewhere in America, and there isn't. HIGHT: That's Jackie Patillo, president of the Gospel Music Association. There are separate institutions devoted to Black gospel and white Southern gospel. But Patillo, the first woman of color to lead the Gospel Music Association, set out to build a more comprehensive home for Christian music.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Restitution row: how Nigeria's new home for the Benin bronzes ended up with clay replicas

In a corner of the new Museum of West African Art, visitors can marvel at a sample display of the cultural treasures that adorned the royal palace that once stood in its place: a proud cockerel, a plaque with three mighty warriors, a bust of a king with a glorious beaded collar. The artefacts, collectively known as the Benin bronzes, were looted by British colonial forces who went on to burn down the palace in a punitive expedition in 1897.
Arts
Photography
fromTime Out New York
6 months ago

NYC's first photobooth museum opens on the LES this month

AUTOPHOTO on the Lower East Side preserves photobooth culture with six restored working booths, rare artifacts, exhibits, and a Vegas-style micro-wedding chapel.
History
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 months ago

Exploring Pennsylvania's railroad legacy

Reading Railroad Heritage Museum showcases historic freight and passenger cars, exhibits, and archives highlighting the railroad industry's role in Pennsylvania communities.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 months ago

Ocular Oddities: After Hours at the Museum of the Eye

After-hours Halloween museum event features eerie medical artifacts—including 19th-century hand-blown glass eyeballs—specialty cocktails; 21+ attendance with free RSVP required.
Miscellaneous
fromdesignyoutrust.com
6 months ago

Amazing Photos of the Construction of the Atomium in Brussels, 1950s

The Atomium is a preserved 102-meter modernist monument of nine interconnected spheres symbolizing scientific advancement, now functioning as a museum and cultural hub.
Miami
fromAjc
7 months ago

Cuban exiles honored at 'Ellis Island of the South' - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Freedom Tower will reopen as a museum honoring Cuban exiles, focusing on migration and freedom.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

J.P. Morgan's private library reveals the expensive tastes of the Gilded Age's 'greatest banker'

J.P. Morgan's extensive collection is housed in a museum that was once his private library.
#art
Arts
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

WATCH: Tourist Flees Italian Museum After Sitting on Van Gogh' Chair and Crushing It

A tourist accidentally destroyed a piece of art at an Italian museum by sitting on it, leading to a quick exit without reporting the incident.
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

Teotihuacan was the multiethnic and multicultural city that New York is today': A tour of the MET's new Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

The MET's Rockefeller Wing renovation aims to redefine our understanding of Ancient American Art through updated narratives and visual representations.
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

Teotihuacan was the multiethnic and multicultural city that New York is today': A tour of the MET's new Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

The MET's Rockefeller Wing renovation aims to redefine our understanding of Ancient American Art through updated narratives and visual representations.
#craft
SF music
fromFuncheap
7 months ago

Free First Thursdays at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

Museum of Craft and Design offers free admission on the first Thursday of every month.
New York City
fromObserver
7 months ago

Incoming MCNY Chief Curator Elisabeth Sherman On Getting to Know a Collection

Elisabeth Sherman is the new chief curator and deputy director of the Museum of the City of New York, focusing on the city's diverse narratives.
Design
fromFast Company
7 months ago

This old Birkenstock factory will soon be a gorgeous ode to the Eames design legacy

Eames Institute plans a new museum dedicated to the innovative design of Charles and Ray Eames, set to open before 2030.
fromTime Out London
8 months ago

The tallest standpipe tower in London could soon reopen to the public

The London Museum of Water and Steam is crowdfunding to re-open its 1867-built standpipe, the tallest in London and a unique Victorian landmark.
London
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Fierce pride is at the core of the Chumash Museum, a worthwhile day trip from L.A.

The new Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center communicates a clear message: "We are the first people. And we are still here." It emphasizes the enduring presence of the Chumash people despite historical challenges.
California
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago

Discover 'hidden layers of the city' with Museum of Toronto's new project | CBC News

Museum of Toronto launches T.O. You Don't Know campaign to help residents explore Toronto's hidden history.
#brutalism
Renovation
fromianVisits
8 months ago

North London's WWII museum gets funding boost ahead of opening next year

Trent Park House, a new WWII museum, received a £250,000 grant to support its community outreach program.
Photography
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

A photo booth museum is opening in L.A. Here's how to experience the 'analog magic'

Photo booths are experiencing renewed popularity among younger generations, blending nostalgia with modern digital practices.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Inside the ghost museums of Ukraine: exhibits replaced by fragments of war and occupation

The museum in Izium has endured severe damage but strives to preserve its collection and community through tours and temporary exhibitions.
London music
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
8 months ago

Jam-packed schedule of family fun at Horniman Museum and Gardens for summer 2025

The museum offers diverse activities for all ages, including storytelling and special events like the Llama Library, while some galleries are closed for redevelopment.
Digital life
fromFuncheap
8 months ago

Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Explore wildlife and cultural exhibits at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History located on the beach.
AC Milan
fromwww.90min.com
8 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo museum opens in Hong Kong to huge fanfare

Ronaldo has opened a new museum in Hong Kong showcasing his achievements and memorabilia.
fromianVisits
8 months ago

Henley's River and Rowing Museum is closing in September

The museum tells the history of rowing, from ancient times to the modern Olympics, with a particular focus on the history of rowing along the Thames.
London
US politics
fromArs Technica
9 months ago

Relocation of space shuttle Discovery may hinge on "Big Beautiful Bill"

NASA OIG found no outside influences in vehicle selection; identified one significant error favoring a different museum.
Senate bill's vague language aims to avoid violating earmark restrictions in reconciliation process.
#san-francisco
#nintendo
fromGameSpot
9 months ago
Video games

Nintendo Museum Will Open A New Art Gallery This Fall

The Nintendo Museum will open an art gallery on September 3 featuring art from its 50-year history in gaming.
fromCreative Bloq
10 months ago
Video games

As Switch 2 looms, I visited the new Nintendo Museum to explore the game icon's past

Nintendo's history reveals its experimental spirit and willingness to learn from past mistakes, influencing the design of the new Switch 2.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
10 months ago

As Switch 2 looms, I visited the new Nintendo Museum to explore the game icon's past

Nintendo's history reveals its experimental spirit and willingness to learn from past mistakes, influencing the design of the new Switch 2.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
9 months ago

Hamburg's UBS Digital Art Museum to Redefine Immersive Art | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Hamburg's UBS Digital Art Museum, opening in 2026, will be Europe's largest immersive and digital art space, highlighting the rise of digital culture.
Berlin music
fromTheartnewspaper
9 months ago

Chile's immigrant legacy to be brought to life by new museum

"Embarking on this journey was an act of unparalleled bravery. These were true pioneers," says Eduardo Dib, emphasizing the courage of early immigrants.
Portland food
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Dispute with the Hohenzollerns ends after almost 100 years DW 06/17/2025

The newly-reached agreement between the German government and the House of Hohenzollern will result in the establishment of a non-profit 'Hohenzollern Art Foundation' to manage reclaimed art.
Germany politics
fromianVisits
9 months ago

London's new mini-museum will tell the story of the Great Fire of London

The local business development group aims to convert a disused toilet next to the Monument into a micro-museum dedicated to the Great Fire of London.
London food
NYC LGBT
fromsilive
9 months ago

This artist, educator, curator is keeping the history of one of S.I.'s most notable residents alive

Victoria Munro is curating the Alice Austen House as a vital LGBTQ+ historical site on Staten Island.
fromTheartnewspaper
9 months ago

Newly opened Photography Museum of Seoul plans to become a 'cultural anchor' for the region

"Together with Buk-Seoul Museum of Art, we hope that Photography Seoul Museum of Art will become a new cultural anchor in the northeastern region of Seoul."
Photography
fromFuncheap
9 months ago

Free First Thursdays at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

"The Museum of Craft and Design is committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone, offering free admission every first Thursday of the month."
Mission District
Graphic design
fromTheartnewspaper
9 months ago

New museum of contemporary art, designed by David Chipperfield Architects, to open in Slovenian mountains

A new contemporary art museum, Muzej Lah, will open in Bled, Slovenia, featuring a significant art collection from the Fundacija Lah.
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

Watch: Inside the V&A East Storehouse museum

The V&A East Storehouse, located in the former London 2012 Olympics Media Centre, showcases over 250,000 objects, enhancing public interaction through innovative experiences.
London food
London food
fromTime Out London
10 months ago

First look: inside the mind-blowing new V&A East Storehouse in Stratford

The V&A East Storehouse enables visitors to engage directly with a vast collection of 250,000 artefacts, promoting an interactive museum experience.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Jewish Museum where Israeli embassy couple were shot dead outside had just received grant for extra security

The shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum underscores the urgent need for enhanced security due to rising antisemitism.
#migration
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Migration is not always a story of suffering': the Dutch museum telling the full story of global diaspora

A new museum in Rotterdam opens, focusing on migration's historical and contemporary significance amidst rising political tensions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

Museum opens in Czech Republic at site where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews

The former textile factory in Brnenec, where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews, has reopened as a museum, commemorating Holocaust history.
fromFuncheap
10 months ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community at Friday Nights at OMCA, featuring live music, activities, food trucks, and late-night gallery access every Friday through October 25.
Portland food
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