Museums Exhibits

United Kingdom 1 day ago

The British Museum appoints new director as it grapples with apparent theft of hundreds of artifacts

Nicholas Cullinan has been appointed the new director of the British Museum. This decision follows the resignation of the former director amid the discovery of missing artifacts.

US 2 days ago

Richard Serra, renowned American sculptor, dies at 85

Richard Serra, a renowned American artist and sculptor known for his large-scale outdoor artworks, passed away at 85 at his home in Long Island, New York.

LIFESTYLE March 20

USS New Jersey to leave port for first time in 24 years, big guns will fire salute: 'I love this ship'

The USS New Jersey is scheduled to leave port for the first time in 24 years, to undergo maintenance in Philadelphia. Now a floating museum, the battleship will fire its heavy guns on the journey.

Israel February 23

Israel Museum in Jerusalem displaying rare stone box dating back 2K years for the 1st time

Ancient discoveries shed light and answer questions about life thousands of years ago. A recent finding by the Israel Antiquities Authority was a stone box dating back 2,000 years.

WILD NATURE February 20

Stringray's 'virgin' pregnancy: How some species can get pregnant without mating

A North Carolina stingray's surprise pregnancy is most likely the product of parthenogenesis. National Geographic's Christine Dell'Amore shared the details of how this works.

World War Two February 19

Japanese American WWII internment camp detainees memorialized with new monument

A three-part monument called “Irei: National Monument for the WWII Japanese American Incarceration" is now on display at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.

Museums Exhibits February 13

Works of Dutch master Frans Hals now on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

Frans Hals is the latest 17th century Dutch master to feature in a major exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, following recent showings of the art of Rembrandt and Vermeer.

Africa February 9

US returns stolen royal artifacts to Ghana 150 years after British looting

Seven royal artifacts looted by British colonial forces from Ghana's Asante kingdom 150 years ago have been returned and presented to the kingdom, officials say.

LIFESTYLE February 8

Tennessee siblings honor late mother with salt-and-pepper shaker museum containing over 20,000 items

A Tennessee family is continuing a legacy by running a museum containing 20,000 salt-and-pepper shakers. The siblings' late mother collected the unique items for 35 years.

Pennsylvania February 5

UPenn faces criticism after burying the bones of 19 Black Philadelphians

In response to growing calls for accountability, the University of Pennsylvania recently laid to rest the remains of 19 Black Philadelphians by holding a memorial service.