Museums Exhibits - Page 7

Temple from time of Christ reveals powerful society lost to history, archaeologists say

March 17, 2026

Temple from time of Christ reveals powerful society lost to history, archaeologists say

Archaeologists uncovered a 2,000-year-old temple in Denmark at Hedegård, revealing insights into a mysterious Iron Age power center with luxury goods and Roman connections.

National Gallery of Art curator goes viral on social media for using Gen Z slang

March 15, 2026

National Gallery of Art curator goes viral on social media for using Gen Z slang

National Gallery of Art curator Alison Luchs opens up about her love of art history with social media audiences on ‘The Sunday Briefing.’

Punch the monkey, viral star, experiences dramatic breakthrough among zoo mates

March 2, 2026

Punch the monkey, viral star, experiences dramatic breakthrough among zoo mates

Young Japanese monkey named Punch reaches major milestone, cuddling with a fellow macaque after being hand-reared with a stuffed orangutan toy at the Ichikawa Zoo.

Judge deals blow to Trump administration, orders slavery exhibit restored at iconic Philly landmark

February 17, 2026

Judge deals blow to Trump administration, orders slavery exhibit restored at iconic Philly landmark

Federal judge orders National Park Service to restore slavery exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House, citing Orwell's "1984" in scathing ruling.

Distillery owner shocked by loaded Al Capone-era gun hidden in wall: 'Relieved we found it'

February 2, 2026

Distillery owner shocked by loaded Al Capone-era gun hidden in wall: 'Relieved we found it'

Owner of Thornton Distilling Company in Illinois uncovered a loaded, century-old pistol sealed inside an underground limestone well. It's believed to date to the Al Capone era.

Twin Cities museums slam their doors Friday as they take sides in 'ICE-Out' strike

January 23, 2026

Twin Cities museums slam their doors Friday as they take sides in 'ICE-Out' strike

Twin Cities museums join statewide shutdown Friday in opposition to ICE enforcement policies, closing to support immigrant communities across the region.

Dolly Parton fans can now book stays at her upcoming hotel in Nashville

January 22, 2026

Dolly Parton fans can now book stays at her upcoming hotel in Nashville

Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel in downtown Nashville is now taking reservations for its summer 2026 opening. The music-themed property features a variety of venues.

Stunning remnant from Thomas Jefferson's favorite wine, plus Victorian children's scribbles found in dig

January 22, 2026

Stunning remnant from Thomas Jefferson's favorite wine, plus Victorian children's scribbles found in dig

Victorian children's marbles and a school tablet with handwriting were discovered by archaeologists in London, revealing fascinating details about the East End's history.

World's most famous museum slams doors to visitors as employee revolt continues

January 21, 2026

World's most famous museum slams doors to visitors as employee revolt continues

The Louvre museum closed to tourists Monday due to employee strikes over pay and working conditions that have been disrupting operations since last summer.

Construction crews find remnants of devastating 18th-century fires beneath iconic American city

January 17, 2026

Construction crews find remnants of devastating 18th-century fires beneath iconic American city

French Quarter artifacts from the Fire of 1788 and the Fire of 1794 were discovered during a $9 million water main project on St. Peter Street in New Orleans.