Museums Exhibits - Page 60

November 5, 2015

Speakeasy, saloon hatchet help tell tale of Prohibition at Pa. exhibit

A hatchet used to bust up saloons, the verdict sheet from Al Capone's trial, and lawman Eliot Ness' sworn oath of office are among the more sobering artifacts in a new exhibit documenting the dr...

November 5, 2015

Ice Castles are a frozen fantasy come to life

These life-size, hand-crafted structures are full of unique designs.

November 5, 2015

Awesome celebrity-narrated audio tours

Steve Buscemi recorded the audio tour for mob-boss jailhouse Eastern State Penitentiary long before he was known as Knucky Thompson

November 5, 2015

Statue of David to get new earthquake-proof base

Michelangelo’s best known statue is getting a safety makeover the new year.

November 5, 2015

Weird museums across America: Travel off the beaten path

Travelers looking for something beyond top attractions like the Space Needle in Seattle might consider adding a weird museum or two to their itineraries.

November 5, 2015

George Lucas selects Chicago for 'Star Wars' museum

George Lucas picked Chicago to host his much-anticipated museum of art and movie memorabilia.

November 5, 2015

Civil rights struggle brought to life in new human rights museum

The $80-million, 43,000 square foot center offers a surprisingly intimate experience.

November 5, 2015

Atlanta Botanical Gardens exhibits giant animal-shaped sculptures

From a beautiful 25-foot-tall Earth Goddess to four frolicking frogs.

November 5, 2015

Miss Piggy and Kermit back together at Smithsonian

Miss Piggy is finally joining her love, Kermit the Frog, in the Smithsonian Institution's collection of Jim Henson's Muppets, and Bert and Ernie will have a place in history, too.

November 5, 2015

Never-seen-before objects from JFK assassination go on display in DC

Some never-before-seen artifacts from the minutes and hours following President John F.