The legend of Atlantis has fascinated historians for centuries, with many believing the fabled city was once real and was engulfed by the sea — and now archaeologists have uncovered a compelling Stone Age settlement dubbed 'Europe's Atlantis' beneath the waters of Denmark's Bay of Aarhus
Any Scots planning a trip to London this summer to see the Bayeux Tapestry could choose to arrive suitably dressed — in an official Bayeux tartan.
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The exhibition chronicles the evolution of Barbie from 1959 until today with over 150 dolls included in the display
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While the House of Secrets museum prepares for its summer debut, visitors can already sample the venue’s café in a room once favoured by Winston Churchill.
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The Art Works is a central feature of the NGS’s 2026-30 strategic plan, which focuses on improving access to Scotland’s national art collection
Ministers will soon announce new online safety measures for youngsters, including a possible ban for under 16s for apps like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - but it won't be the end of the issue
The National Gallery is extending its opening hours and will open late every evening for a couple of months this summer.
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Without urgent action, “the unique value of the landscape could be lost forever”, city council’s chief executive warns
The platform is growing its presence in museums across Asia and the US
Several of Scotland's most beautiful beaches are easily reached by train, making them perfect for a hassle-free day trip
An 18th-century naval gunpowder store in Purfleet is now packed floor-to-ceiling with military artefacts, local history and wonderfully eccentric displays.
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The Royal Observatory in Greenwich is slashing the cost of a visit this month, with heavily discounted entry available every Tuesday in June.
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The new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration transforms a long-abandoned waterworks into a museum celebrating hand-drawn art, comics and storytelling.
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In Chicago, the $850 million Obama Presidential Center aims to remake a neighborhood with a 19.3-acre community hub and a brooding 225-foot museum.
A planning application proposes the addition of new cottages, a garage, a community venue as well as modifications to the existing museum and its grounds.
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Sir Quentin Blake's latest artwork, a five-metre-wide mural inspired by the New River's history, has been revealed ahead of the opening of the new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration in Clerkenwell.
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The new three-part documentary looks into the Believe In Magic charity.
A New Jersey university is now the proud address of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music—set for a June 4th public opening concert featuring a star-studded lineup of American performing artists. Far from just being a venue, the Center will a place of learning and sharing, for exploring major moments in American […]
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The Edo-Tokyo Museum renovation by OMA is not a renovation in any conventional sense — it is a…
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The Crystal Palace Museum, which has been closed for the past year due to a fire, has confirmed its reopening date.
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Major redevelopment of the Rotherhithe museum has been shelved after engineering challenges connected to the Windrush line delayed the project beyond its funding deadline.
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The French vistors enjoyed golf, camaraderie and visits to many cultural and beauty spots.
Crosshill Church and Hall, in Windmillhill Street, has been put on the market by the Church of Scotland with offers over £185,000 set to be considered.
Among the institutions that were hit are the National Art Museum of Ukraine and the National Chornobyl Museum, Ukraine’s culture ministry reports
The end of free universal museum entry risks deterring visitors and creating a two-tier system
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, a hospitality and tourism professional with more than three decades of experience in international tourism and luxury travel, believes that New York City is entering a new era of global influence and cultural strength. With a career shaped by hospitality, entertainment, media, and international relations, he views the city as one of […]
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The programme will run from August until November and begins with the Haver String Quarter on August 13.
While some leaders in the sector say free entry is an ideal worth pursuing to widen access, others say it imperils institutions financially