The Fitzwilliam Museum brings together a selection of the finest contemporary glass engraving, showcasing the artistry of the Guild of Glass Engravers. Open through 15 August 2010. The Guild, which is the only organisation devoted [Read More]
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A prize draw to mark the Fitzwilliam’s popular late opening as part of the nationwide Museums at Night event has been won by visitor Anne Wiltshire. The draw, which visitors to the museum’s special sea-themed [Read More]
This autumn, the Design Museum presents a major exhibition of the work of British architect John Pawson. Often labelled a ‘minimalist’, he is known for his rigorous process of design. By reducing and editing he [Read More]
In light of Town Council’s recent funding decision regarding the Chapel Hill Museum, it is with great sadness that the Museum’s Executive Board of Trustees announces that the venerable organization that has operated on the [Read More]
Queen Elizabeth II has unveiled the cornerstone of the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The symbolic monument contained a stone from Runnymede in England, the site of the signing of the Magna Carta in [Read More]
Historian Simon Martin of the University of Pennsylvania, will give a lecture talk at the British Museum, on 8 July, examining the history behind ancient Maya art, showing how the decipherment of hieroglyphic inscriptions has [Read More]
The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum is temporarily closed. The museum is currently undergoing full renovation with plans for reopening summer 2011 Historic Tours of America® is proud to be renovating and expanding the [Read More]
Museums of Art and Natural History, Science Center, The Warhol to close Sept. 24-25 PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh announced that its four museums—Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, [Read More]
Christen Købke: Danish Master of Light is the first monographic exhibition of paintings by Christen Købke (1810–1848) to be shown outside Denmark. Købke is the greatest of the Danish Golden Age painters, yet he is [Read More]
National Museums Liverpool hosts international conference Campaigners from around the world will converge on Liverpool for the first ever conference for museums which fight injustice. The Federation of International Human Rights Museums (FIHRM) will have [Read More]
New Exhibition Features Large-Scale LEGO® Models of the World’s Most Famous Buildings WASHINGTON, D.C. – Using the LEGO® brick as his medium, architectural artist Adam Reed Tucker has given some of the world’s most iconic [Read More]
One of The New York Public Library’s greatest treasures, a full-text version of the Declaration of Independence handwritten by Thomas Jefferson will be on view through July 31 at The New York Public Library’s Stephen [Read More]
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights and TakingItGlobal are pleased to announce the winners of the EVOKE – Uncover your Human Rights Perspective art competition. Hundreds of youth from all over Canada participated and shared [Read More]
The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced the honorees of the “Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2010” exhibition. Showcasing the talent, creativity and diversity of Pennsylvania’s established and emerging artists, the winners were selected from [Read More]
The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum has opened ahead of schedule. The museum showcases historic treasures in Mackinac State Historic Parks collection including Native American fine and decorative art, 18th century maps of [Read More]
Wells Fargo Free First Thursday Thursday, Aug. 5, 5 – 9 p.m. Once a month, the Museum stays open late-for free! Enjoy the Museum’s Great Gallery, Personal Courage Wing, Space: Exploring the New Frontier exhibit [Read More]
2010 marks a milestone in the story of Beamish, the North East’s very own living museum – its 40th birthday. Way back in 1970, the first two members of staff took up their duties and [Read More]
The Ulster Museum, Belfast was tonight announced by judge Kirsty Young as the 2010 winner of the £100,000 Art Fund Prize for museums and galleries. Praised by the judges for its all-round excellence, the museum [Read More]