Museums Exhibits - Page 15

October 18, 2024

How the Uluburun shipwreck was discovered accidentally by a sponge diver

The Uluburun shipwreck was accidently discovered by a sponge diver in 1982. Following the discovery, excavation of the area took archaeologists a decade to complete.

October 16, 2024

Full-scale replica of Anne Frank's hidden annex to be unveiled in New York City

A replica of the Anne Frank "secret annex" during World War II will be heading to New York City for an exhibit titled "Anne Frank The Exhibition" at the Center for Jewish History.

October 15, 2024

All about National Archaeological Museum in Athens, one of the world’s most prominent museums of its kind

The National Archaeological Museum houses artifacts dating back thousands of years. The collections are full of sculptures, artworks and more for guests to explore.

October 14, 2024

National Museum of the Marine Corps unveils new exhibits, honoring those 'who made the ultimate sacrifice'

The National Museum of the Marine Corps has introduced two permanent, new galleries, “Forward Deployed" and “Afghanistan and Iraq," in Quantico, Virginia.

October 9, 2024

On this day in history, October 9, 1888, the Washington Monument opens to the public

On this day in history, Oct. 9. 1888, the Washington Monument opened to the public in Washington, D.C. The construction honors the nation's first president, George Washington.

October 8, 2024

Museum worker mistakes beer can artwork for garbage, tosses in trash

A museum in the Netherlands is shaking off a simple mistake after an employee accidentally threw away a piece of art thinking it was trash. The artwork was created by Alexandre Lavet.

October 7, 2024

Titanic exhibit in Boston to feature 250 artifacts recovered from wreck

Anexhibit is opening in Boston, Massachusetts, and will showcase nearly 250 artifacts that were retrieved from the Titanic. Visitors can also see recreated rooms from the ship.

September 30, 2024

An Oklahoma travel guide stacked with unique museums, nature-filled stops across the Sooner State

While in Oklahoma, visitors can go to one of the state's many museums, nature-filled parks plus enjoy plenty of dining and shopping opportunities along the way.

September 30, 2024

Rosh Hashanah prompts Museum of the Bible to display oldest Jewish book in the world

The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., has introduced a new exhibit ahead of Rosh Hashanah that displays the Afghan Liturgical Quire, the oldest Jewish book in the world.

September 28, 2024

Dozens of ‘exceptionally well-preserved’ Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark: ‘Truly unusual’

Fifty Viking skeletons discovered in Denmark over the last six months -- some with artifacts from outside the country -- show they traveled internationally for trade.