Museums Exhibits

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South Carolina photographer Cecil Williams aims to expand state's only civil rights museum

Renowned for documenting South Carolina's civil rights history, photographer Cecil Williams is actively working towards expanding his civil rights museum in Orangeburg.

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Mastering high-end art collecting: Insights, preservation and curation

Master the realm of high-end art: From navigating galleries to authenticating pieces, curating collections and preserving art legacies, here are insights and tips.

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Rembrandt portraits go on display after almost 200 years in private collection

Rembrandt-painted portraits of Jan Willemsz van der Pluym and his wife, Jaapgen, are once again visible to the public after nearly 200 years in a private collection.

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Virginia museum returns 44 stolen ancient artworks following investigation

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has initiated the return of 44 ancient art pieces to their countries of origin following an investigation by law enforcement.

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Roswell's International UFO Museum celebrates 5 million visitors

The International UFO Museum & Research Center in Roswell, New Mexico, has reported its 5 millionth visitor since its opening in 1992.

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Unforgettable experiences and activities to elevate your visit to Massachusetts

Explore the diverse attractions and experiences that Massachusetts has to offer to travelers, including history, natural beauty, culinary delights and educational opportunities.

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10 of the best discoveries across the 'Show-Me State' of Missouri

Ten enticing opportunities for you to make the most of your time while savoring Missouri's varied topography, storied heritage and thriving cultural scene.

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Do healing crystals have any scientific backing? Some cite 'remarkable' benefits

The benefits of crystals for healing and wellness are said to be mostly anecdotal and linked to alternative medicine, but people are curious. Do crystals heal? Do they help mind and body?

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Room of 'hidden treasures' looted by Nazis is just one new display at National WWII Museum in New Orleans

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans has completed and opened its final permanent exhibit at the six-acre campus. The three-story building is called the Liberation Pavilion.

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This immersive balloon museum in NYC features a giant ball pit with a pool party illusion

The artwork in the Balloon Museum's "Let's Fly" current exhibit in New York City is for more than just the eyes. Each piece is interactive and immersive for guests.

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NYC's Museum of Natural History to pull human remains from public display

The American Museum of Natural History in New York has announced its decision to remove all human remains from public display. The removal will impact thousands of remains.

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Giant pandas to leave the National Zoo in D.C. for China earlier than expected

The National Zoo will have no giant pandas for the foreseeable future after mid-November. The three are set to return to China by November 15, earlier than planned.

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Pittsburgh's Warhol museum plans $45M event venue expansion

The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh has announced an expansion plan, which entails the construction of a $45 million events venue on its premises.

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Versailles Palace evacuated twice for 'security reasons' following week of terrorist threats

The Palace of Versailles, outside Paris, abruptly closed due to "security reasons," evacuating visitors and locking down with police presence.

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Smithsonian showcasing signed Anthony Fauci Nationals mask: 'Infectious disease superstar'

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is featuring a display with a Washington Nationals mask signed by Dr. Anthony Fauci, who played a role in MLB reopening during COVID.

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Queen Elizabeth I's only surviving dress is on display in London, plus other royal attire and treasures

A new exhibition in London has opened showcasing over 200 items of British royal regalia, including dresses, gloves, jewelry, theatrical costumes and military attire. See these stunning items.

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Smithsonian Latino museum is a ‘bad project’: Mike Gonzalez

Heritage Foundation senior fellow Mike Gonzalez discusses his frustrations with the Smithsonian’s newest project, the National Museum of the American Latino.

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Savannah to contribute half a million dollars to restore house that hosted an African-American art museum

The city of Savannah, Georgia, will help renovate the Kiah House, which once hosted an African American art museum, by funding the project $500,000.

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Ronald Reagan Library welcomes 'generous and exciting' $21 million gift from T. Boone Pickens Foundation

The T. Boone Pickens Foundation has donated $21 million to the Ronald Reagan Foundation in California, recognizing the businessman's faith in the president.

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Maine town's plan to erect world's tallest flagpole delayed again

Plans to construct the world's tallest flagpole in Columbia Falls, Maine, have been delayed for another six months following the extension of a local moratorium on large developments.

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British Museum director resigns over alleged apathy toward claims of potential mass art theft

Hartwig Fischer, now-former director of the British Museum, announced his resignation Friday as investigators search for hundreds of items that may have gone missing as early as 2021.

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On this day in history, August 12, 1990, 'Sue' the Tyrannosaurus rex is discovered

The largest and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil was discovered in South Dakota on this day in history, August 12, 1990. The fossil was dubbed "Sue" after the woman who discovered it.

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On this day in history, August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is created: 'Diffusion of knowledge'

The world’s largest museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, was founded on this day in history, Aug. 10, 1846, after English scientist James Smithson made a generous gift.

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Man arrested in London after stabbing near British Museum

Police in London have taken a man into custody Tuesday following a stabbing that unfolded near the British Museum, a popular tourist attraction.

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Visiting Alabama? Attractions and activities to experience while traveling through the Heart of Dixie

There is so much to do and see during a trip to Alabama. If you need some inspiration for your next trip to the state, you can find it in this travel guide.

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Germany arrests 4 for stealing nearly 500 ancient Celtic gold coins

German authorities on Wednesday announced the arrests of four suspects accused of stealing 483 Celtic gold coins, which were estimated to be from the first century, B.C.

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Fossil hunter spots 450,000-year-old mammoth tusk while at quarry: 'Sticking out like a sore thumb'

A paleontologist recently discovered a 4-foot-long mammoth tusk while on a quarry dig. The rare find is thought to be 450,000 years old. "I could not believe my eyes," said Jamie Jordan.

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Philadelphia's First Bank set for renovation, will become museum

The First Bank of the United States, located in Philadelphia, is set to be renovated and converted into a museum dedicated to its role in America's historical economic development.

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Sotheby's to auction off skeletons of airborne, aquatic dinosaurs

Sotheby's plans to auction off skeletons of the winged pteranodon and aquatic plesiosaur in New York later this month, per a Tuesday announcement.

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Alabama opens new museum to tell the history of the last ship to transport slaves to the US

A new museum that tells the history of Clotilda, the last ship to transport Africans to the U.S. South for enslavement, has opened in Alabama.

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Ohio museum shows history of television goes much further back than most people think

The Early Television Museum in Hilliard, Ohio, highlights the extensive history of television and how it was introduced to the world. Here's more information about the museum.