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East Bay food

Oakland Aviation Museum a hidden jewel' between airport and Alameda

The Oakland Aviation Museum offers a rich historical experience, showcasing significant aircraft from the dawn of aviation and WWII.

Writing

100 objects for 100 years of the Charles Dickens Museum

The Charles Dickens Museum celebrates its centenary by showcasing a hundred treasures, emphasizing Dickens's impact on literature and culture.

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

2 days ago

London

Bow Street Police Museum changes its name to reflect wider stories of crime and justice

The Bow Street Police Museum has changed its name to the Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice to better reflect its broader historical stories.

Non-profit organizations

Six Steps to Pivoting in a Crisis - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Whitney Plantation is adapting to changes in federal grant policies affecting its mission and the narrative of slavery.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Paper

MCNY exhibit invites visitors to cast a vote for Shirley Chisholm, explore Brooklyn pol's legacy * Brooklyn Paper

The exhibit celebrating Shirley Chisholm's legacy features interactive displays and runs until July 20, allowing visitors to engage with her historic contributions.

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

East Bay food

Oakland Aviation Museum a hidden jewel' between airport and Alameda

The Oakland Aviation Museum offers a rich historical experience, showcasing significant aircraft from the dawn of aviation and WWII.

Writing

100 objects for 100 years of the Charles Dickens Museum

The Charles Dickens Museum celebrates its centenary by showcasing a hundred treasures, emphasizing Dickens's impact on literature and culture.

2 days ago

London

Bow Street Police Museum changes its name to reflect wider stories of crime and justice

The Bow Street Police Museum has changed its name to the Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice to better reflect its broader historical stories.

A Historic Black Newspaper Gets a Museum

The Amsterdam News is converting its old newsroom into a museum celebrating its historical significance.

More details for London's new Roman Basilica museum revealed

Roman ruins discovery leads to a new museum plan in London.

City Hall remnants change skyscraper development to focus on heritage.

6 days ago

Where Bruce Lee Practiced on the Roof, a Shrine to Old Hong Kong Rises

The Lung Wah Hotel is revitalizing itself through a new museum celebrating Hong Kong's rich historical transition.

Design

zaha hadid architects and BCP to transform belgrade's historic mill into nikola tesla museum

Zaha Hadid Architects and BCP will create a new Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade, blending historical preservation with innovative design.

fromSecret London

London

This New Museum Houses Remains Of The Theatre Where Romeo & Juliet First Premiered - Here's How To Sneak A Peek

A new Museum of Shakespeare will open in Shoreditch, showcasing the remains of the Curtain Theatre and enhancing cultural engagement with the Bard.

London food

House of Secrets: WWII espionage site in north London to open as a museum in 2026

Giuseppe Albano MBE appointed as director of the new WWII museum at Trent Park, revealing stories of 'Secret Listeners' and their impact on the war.

New York City

A Historic Black Newspaper Gets a Museum

The Amsterdam News is converting its old newsroom into a museum celebrating its historical significance.

More details for London's new Roman Basilica museum revealed

Roman ruins discovery leads to a new museum plan in London.

City Hall remnants change skyscraper development to focus on heritage.

6 days ago

Where Bruce Lee Practiced on the Roof, a Shrine to Old Hong Kong Rises

The Lung Wah Hotel is revitalizing itself through a new museum celebrating Hong Kong's rich historical transition.

Design

zaha hadid architects and BCP to transform belgrade's historic mill into nikola tesla museum

Zaha Hadid Architects and BCP will create a new Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade, blending historical preservation with innovative design.

fromSecret London

London

This New Museum Houses Remains Of The Theatre Where Romeo & Juliet First Premiered - Here's How To Sneak A Peek

A new Museum of Shakespeare will open in Shoreditch, showcasing the remains of the Curtain Theatre and enhancing cultural engagement with the Bard.

London food

House of Secrets: WWII espionage site in north London to open as a museum in 2026

Giuseppe Albano MBE appointed as director of the new WWII museum at Trent Park, revealing stories of 'Secret Listeners' and their impact on the war.

more#cultural-heritage

Kengo Kuma, Lina Ghotmeh, and Snhetta Among the Finalists for the New Kistefos Museum Gallery Competition in Norway

Kistefos Museum is planning a new gallery opening in 2031, focusing on sustainability and unique architectural design.

4 weeks ago

At the New Frick, Magicians Come Out of the Woodwork

The Henry Clay Frick mansion reopens with renovations showcasing craftsmanship and allowing new public access after 90 years.

fromBerlin Art Link

Arts

Studio Visit Flo Kasearu | Berlin Art Link

Flo Kasearu's museum reflects her unique blend of personal and artistic identity, challenging conventional notions of authority.

1 week ago

San Francisco

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

The de Young Museum offers free admission to Bay Area residents on Saturdays.

Special exhibit tickets are not included in this offer.

Advance timed tickets are required for admission.

Miscellaneous

"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

MCD's Pay What You Can Wednesday makes art accessible by allowing visitors to choose their admission fee every Wednesday.

Graphic design

fromArchDaily

Kengo Kuma, Lina Ghotmeh, and Snhetta Among the Finalists for the New Kistefos Museum Gallery Competition in Norway

Kistefos Museum is planning a new gallery opening in 2031, focusing on sustainability and unique architectural design.

4 weeks ago

At the New Frick, Magicians Come Out of the Woodwork

The Henry Clay Frick mansion reopens with renovations showcasing craftsmanship and allowing new public access after 90 years.

fromBerlin Art Link

Arts

Studio Visit Flo Kasearu | Berlin Art Link

Flo Kasearu's museum reflects her unique blend of personal and artistic identity, challenging conventional notions of authority.

1 week ago

San Francisco

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

The de Young Museum offers free admission to Bay Area residents on Saturdays.

Special exhibit tickets are not included in this offer.

Advance timed tickets are required for admission.

Miscellaneous

"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

MCD's Pay What You Can Wednesday makes art accessible by allowing visitors to choose their admission fee every Wednesday.

more#art

#selena-quintanilla

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SF parents

The queen of Tex-Mex and the murderer: Selena's legend lives on 30 years after her death

The Selena Quintanilla-Perez museum preserves her legacy and the ongoing impact of her tragic death 30 years later.

Los Angeles

Historical museum celebrates Selena's life in Lake Jackson

Selena Quintanilla's legacy is honored with a new exhibit at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum.

fromenglish.elpais.com

SF parents

The queen of Tex-Mex and the murderer: Selena's legend lives on 30 years after her death

The Selena Quintanilla-Perez museum preserves her legacy and the ongoing impact of her tragic death 30 years later.

Los Angeles

Historical museum celebrates Selena's life in Lake Jackson

Selena Quintanilla's legacy is honored with a new exhibit at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum.

more#selena-quintanilla

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London

NYC's Museum of Nostalgia: A Dream Come True for Retro Lovers

The Museum of Nostalgia in Astoria evokes childhood memories through vintage toys and nostalgic displays.

fromNew York Post

Environment

EPA shuttering museum that cost $315 per visitor to stay open

The EPA is closing a costly museum due to low visitor numbers and high operating expenses.

Review | In 'Monumental Washington,' huge art crowds a tiny space

Kenneth Hilker's sculpture "Bookends" exemplifies a blend of chaos and order, revealing depth through its intricate assembly.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

WHY turns 1980s warehouse into first major contemporary art museum in thailand

Dib Bangkok, Thailand's first major contemporary art museum, opens in December 2025, featuring over 1,000 works by more than 200 international artists.

Miscellaneous

Rotterdam's new museum of migration, Fenix, to open in May

The Fenix museum will focus on migration through contemporary art and is set to open in May 2025.

Arts

fromWashington Post

Review | In 'Monumental Washington,' huge art crowds a tiny space

Kenneth Hilker's sculpture "Bookends" exemplifies a blend of chaos and order, revealing depth through its intricate assembly.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

WHY turns 1980s warehouse into first major contemporary art museum in thailand

Dib Bangkok, Thailand's first major contemporary art museum, opens in December 2025, featuring over 1,000 works by more than 200 international artists.

Miscellaneous

Rotterdam's new museum of migration, Fenix, to open in May

The Fenix museum will focus on migration through contemporary art and is set to open in May 2025.

more#contemporary-art

Russo-Ukrainian War

fromwww.theguardian.com

Goodbye Lenin: Finnish museum reinvents itself in response to shifting relations with Russia

The former Lenin Museum in Finland reopened as Nootti, reflecting changing relations with Russia after the Ukraine invasion.

#military-history

London food

Visit a museum inside the Foulness military firing range

Foulness Heritage Centre in Essex is a unique museum located on military grounds, open to the public only once a month.

Miscellaneous

World War II stories come to life at Millville Army Air Field Museum

The Millville Army Air Field Museum showcases WWII history with military artifacts and educational events.

London food

Visit a museum inside the Foulness military firing range

Foulness Heritage Centre in Essex is a unique museum located on military grounds, open to the public only once a month.

Miscellaneous

World War II stories come to life at Millville Army Air Field Museum

The Millville Army Air Field Museum showcases WWII history with military artifacts and educational events.

more#military-history

Wikipedia as a walkable, virtual museum

Maya Claire created the Museum of All Things, a virtual reality space for endless learning and exploration.

fromTime Out New York

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Miscellaneous

A new interactive installation lets you have a conversation with real Holocaust survivors

The installation enables conversations with real Holocaust survivors using non-generative AI for a profound educational experience.

Miscellaneous

'Courageous and resilient individuals': why Illinois Holocaust Museum is embracing virtual reality to share survivors' stories

IHMEC utilizes new technologies like VR to preserve Holocaust survivor narratives amidst rising antisemitism.

Design

SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

The Cartoon Art Museum promotes creativity and appreciation of cartoon art, catering to diverse audiences and aspiring artists.

Web frameworks

fromFlowingData

Wikipedia as a walkable, virtual museum

Maya Claire created the Museum of All Things, a virtual reality space for endless learning and exploration.

Miscellaneous

fromTime Out New York

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

A new interactive installation lets you have a conversation with real Holocaust survivors

The installation enables conversations with real Holocaust survivors using non-generative AI for a profound educational experience.

Miscellaneous

'Courageous and resilient individuals': why Illinois Holocaust Museum is embracing virtual reality to share survivors' stories

IHMEC utilizes new technologies like VR to preserve Holocaust survivor narratives amidst rising antisemitism.

Design

SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

The Cartoon Art Museum promotes creativity and appreciation of cartoon art, catering to diverse audiences and aspiring artists.

more#education

London

Tiny Eastenders 40th anniversary exhibition at the Museum of the Home

The Eastender's 40th anniversary costume exhibition is very small, featuring only two costumes, which may not justify a special visit.

fromThe Mercury News

SF parents

Learn about tarot at the Los Gatos Library

Various community events are happening in Los Gatos, including a tarot class, creek cleanup, free museum admission, and a Big Band celebration.

US news

fromWashington Post

Column | Amid the throngs at the 'Blacksonian:' They can handle the truth.

The National Museum of African American History reveals harsh truths about America's history with slavery and systemic racism.

Miscellaneous

fromBrownstoner

Explore the Life of Shirley Chisholm With MCNY Exhibit

The exhibit highlights Shirley Chisholm's legacy and impact as a groundbreaking political figure, coinciding with her 100th birthday.

Design

translucent interlocked rings shape aedas' jade-like yohoo museum in china

The Yohoo Museum embodies Chinese cultural significance through its jade-like design, connecting ancient rituals with contemporary architecture.

#community-engagement

Miscellaneous

Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

OMCA offers free admission every first Sunday of the month, promoting accessibility to California art, history, and natural science.

Miscellaneous

Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

OMCA offers free admission every first Sunday, enhancing accessibility to California's art and history for all visitors.

Miscellaneous

Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History connects visitors with local wildlife, culture, and geology.

Miscellaneous

Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

OMCA offers free admission every first Sunday of the month, promoting accessibility to California art, history, and natural science.

Miscellaneous

Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

OMCA offers free admission every first Sunday, enhancing accessibility to California's art and history for all visitors.

more#community-engagement

Miscellaneous

Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History connects visitors with local wildlife, culture, and geology.

#california

Miscellaneous

Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

OMCA provides monthly free admission, encouraging access to California's stories and collections for all.

Special discounts such as 'Museums for All' support financially vulnerable families in accessing art and history.

Miscellaneous

Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

OMCA offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, promoting access to California's art, history, and natural sciences.

Miscellaneous

Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

OMCA provides monthly free admission, encouraging access to California's stories and collections for all.

Special discounts such as 'Museums for All' support financially vulnerable families in accessing art and history.

Miscellaneous

Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

OMCA offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, promoting access to California's art, history, and natural sciences.

Massive, 150M-year-old Stegosaurus skeleton headed to NYC museum - thanks to billionaire Ken Griffin

A 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus fossil, Apex, will debut at the American Museum of Natural History, showcasing one of the most complete specimens ever found.

fromTime Out London

London

You can buy old Overground signs from the London Transport Museum

The London Overground has been rebranded with new names to improve navigation for users.

Old signs from the Overground will be sold by the London Transport Museum to support its charitable work.

Digital life

The Flag That Covered Lincoln's Coffin Goes Up for Auction

The flag that covered Lincoln's coffin in 1865 is being auctioned to support a museum facing financial issues.

fromKqed

Arts

Contemporary Jewish Museum to Close for at Least a Year | KQED

The CJM faces financial challenges requiring drastic measures for future planning and sustainability amid declining attendance post-pandemic.

Miscellaneous

Hidden Whitefriars Crypt set to open doors as part of Fleet Street redevelopment

The Whitefriars Crypt will soon be transformed into a public museum to showcase its historical significance.

fromCurbed

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Design

A Museum for Place-Setting Obsessives

Julie Gaines's dishware collection finds a permanent home at the International Museum of Dinnerware Design, celebrating the artistry of dinnerware.

Miscellaneous

Leonora Carrington's Mexico City home will no longer become a public museum

The university has abandoned plans to transform Leonora Carrington's home into a museum, citing a shift to a research center instead.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

Inside the Royal Yacht Britannia, the royal family's luxurious private cruise ship known as a 'floating palace'

The Royal Yacht Britannia served the British royal family for 44 years before becoming a museum after its decommissioning.

fromwww.standard.co.uk