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November 19, 2009, 2:28 PM
Here's a roundup of 12 cool new exhibits at family-friendly, very interactive museums around the country.
Here's a roundup of 12 cool new exhibits at family-friendly, very interactive museums around the country.
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November 13, 2009, 2:35 PM
The San Francisco Museum of Craft & Design's latest exhibitor works with wood to create fascinating sculpture.
The San Francisco Museum of Craft & Design's latest exhibitor works with wood to create fascinating sculpture.
November 13, 2009, 11:49 AM
A new exhibit sheds light on Italy's design reputation, plus the raved-about MAXXI museum opens for a two-day preview.
A new exhibit sheds light on Italy's design reputation, plus the raved-about MAXXI museum opens for a two-day preview.
October 2, 2009, 10:40 AM
The 8th annual celebration of contemporary art, nuit blanche means sleepless night and—naturally enough—takes place in the wee hours of Oct. 3.
The 8th annual celebration of contemporary art, nuit blanche means sleepless night and—naturally enough—takes place in the wee hours of Oct. 3.
September 29, 2009, 10:42 AM
The Musée Picasso, which houses the most extensive collection of Picassos in the world, is now closed for renovation.
The Musée Picasso, which houses the most extensive collection of Picassos in the world, is now closed for renovation.
September 17, 2009, 11:54 AM
More than 3,200 of the world's most breakable and admirable arts and crafts are once again on display in a gorgeous new setting.
More than 3,200 of the world's most breakable and admirable arts and crafts are once again on display in a gorgeous new setting.
August 19, 2009, 2:09 PM
Late-night hours at the Vatican, Capitoline Museums, and others during weekends in September and October.
Late-night hours at the Vatican, Capitoline Museums, and others during weekends in September and October.
July 30, 2009, 8:57 AM
A retrospective of Tim Burton, the director of Batman, The Nightmare on Elm Street and other works, will happen in November at New York City's MOMA. Here's a sneak preview.
A retrospective of Tim Burton, the director of Batman, The Nightmare on Elm Street and other works, will happen in November at New York City's MOMA. Here's a sneak preview.
July 22, 2009, 5:24 PM
A new museum debuts in Amsterdam! It's an outpost of Russia's famous Hermitage.
A new museum debuts in Amsterdam! It's an outpost of Russia's famous Hermitage.
June 26, 2009, 9:28 AM
Palais du Tokyo, the edgy contemporary arts museum, is offering dinner, with a rooftop view of the Eiffel Tower, starting July 1.
Palais du Tokyo, the edgy contemporary arts museum, is offering dinner, with a rooftop view of the Eiffel Tower, starting July 1.
June 2, 2009, 3:14 PM
A new museum dedicated to the works of surrealist René Magritte, opened today in the Belgian capital. It has five exhibition levels with more than 26,000 square feet of space and 250 artworks.
A new museum dedicated to the works of surrealist René Magritte, opened today in the Belgian capital. It has five exhibition levels with more than 26,000 square feet of space and 250 artworks.
May 15, 2009, 12:20 PM
Enthusiastic ex-pat bloggers are covering just about everything that's worth seeing in the art scene. Find out their picks for spring and summer shows in the French capital.
Enthusiastic ex-pat bloggers are covering just about everything that's worth seeing in the art scene. Find out their picks for spring and summer shows in the French capital.
May 1, 2009, 9:52 AM
At Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, you'll find on display scientific artifacts that changed history. Plus, a nifty touring exhibit on the biology of race.
At Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, you'll find on display scientific artifacts that changed history. Plus, a nifty touring exhibit on the biology of race.
April 27, 2009, 5:35 PM
Channel your inner Indiana Jones at the interactive Museo Archeologico Virtuale, whose multimedia installations bring Pompeii and Herculaneum back to life.
Channel your inner Indiana Jones at the interactive Museo Archeologico Virtuale, whose multimedia installations bring Pompeii and Herculaneum back to life.
April 20, 2009, 11:59 AM
The city's museums are closed on certain days of the week. So before setting off on a Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday check ahead, or consult our list in this post.
The city's museums are closed on certain days of the week. So before setting off on a Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday check ahead, or consult our list in this post.
April 13, 2009, 9:49 AM
The National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History will stay open until 7:30 p.m. every day. That's two hours later than usual. The National Museum of American History will have extended hours, too.
The National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History will stay open until 7:30 p.m. every day. That's two hours later than usual. The National Museum of American History will have extended hours, too.
March 23, 2009, 4:40 PM
The Capital of the Comic Strip honors its animated heritage with a new museum and a walking tour.
The Capital of the Comic Strip honors its animated heritage with a new museum and a walking tour.
March 10, 2009, 1:31 PM
Most people don't turn to the arts when they're looking for late-night action. Paris's national gallery is out to change that.
Most people don't turn to the arts when they're looking for late-night action. Paris's national gallery is out to change that.
March 6, 2009, 12:33 PM
Tap into Hungarian culture without leaving our shores by visiting a series of free events this year.
Tap into Hungarian culture without leaving our shores by visiting a series of free events this year.
February 20, 2009, 1:29 PM
The April exhibit will feature unpublished photos and other mementos from John and Yoko's bed-ins.
The April exhibit will feature unpublished photos and other mementos from John and Yoko's bed-ins.
January 26, 2009, 4:32 PM
Global guerilla-artist icon Shepard Fairey has his first museum survey at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston February 6-August 16.
Global guerilla-artist icon Shepard Fairey has his first museum survey at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston February 6-August 16.
December 5, 2008, 10:37 AM
Getting through the Louvre can be a slog. Here are some nearby restaurants and bars to either get ready or to get a second wind.
Getting through the Louvre can be a slog. Here are some nearby restaurants and bars to either get ready or to get a second wind.
November 25, 2008, 4:58 PM
We test a synthetic ice surface at the American Museum of Natural History.
We test a synthetic ice surface at the American Museum of Natural History.
November 24, 2008, 10:56 AM
Get your fill of all things Narnia at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia when "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition" opens on Friday.
Get your fill of all things Narnia at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia when "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition" opens on Friday.
November 21, 2008, 2:02 PM
Opening its doors after two years, the National History Museum revealed a fresh look in its central area today, thanks to a $85 million makeover.
Opening its doors after two years, the National History Museum revealed a fresh look in its central area today, thanks to a $85 million makeover.
November 5, 2008, 9:47 AM
The ship is renowned for helping to win WWII; its museum will reopen after nearly two years of renovations.
The ship is renowned for helping to win WWII; its museum will reopen after nearly two years of renovations.
October 14, 2008, 9:38 AM
The interactive museum reopens this weekend with three times the exhibit space.
The interactive museum reopens this weekend with three times the exhibit space.
October 10, 2008, 10:14 AM
Tips from travelers nationwide on how to enjoy high culture at low prices.
Tips from travelers nationwide on how to enjoy high culture at low prices.
October 2, 2008, 12:29 PM
A new bus line to help connect many of San Francisco's biggest museums and galleries.
A new bus line to help connect many of San Francisco's biggest museums and galleries.
September 24, 2008, 9:37 AM
We found a great list of free walking tours and music performances, plus even a few places with free snacks, in the Czech capital.
We found a great list of free walking tours and music performances, plus even a few places with free snacks, in the Czech capital.
July 23, 2008, 11:48 AM
Many artworks that have never been seen outside of Rome are now on display at a Cleveland museum. Highlights include "The Mandylion of Edessa," a linen artwork said to be one of the oldest representations of Jesus.
Many artworks that have never been seen outside of Rome are now on display at a Cleveland museum. Highlights include "The Mandylion of Edessa," a linen artwork said to be one of the oldest representations of Jesus.
July 9, 2008, 12:25 PM
In Milwaukee, Wisc., the Harley-Davidson Museum opens this weekend. The party will feature a tattoo artist, a live motorcycle bike build, and incredibly loud rock music.
In Milwaukee, Wisc., the Harley-Davidson Museum opens this weekend. The party will feature a tattoo artist, a live motorcycle bike build, and incredibly loud rock music.
June 9, 2008, 1:14 PM
Two of the summer's most buzzed about art shows are at the Prado in Madrid, including "Goya in Times of War."
Two of the summer's most buzzed about art shows are at the Prado in Madrid, including "Goya in Times of War."
June 4, 2008, 1:27 PM
On Sunday, officials in San Francisco cut the ribbon on the Contemporary Jewish Museum, which will present recent Jewish life through contemporary art, film, and music--not merely artifacts.
On Sunday, officials in San Francisco cut the ribbon on the Contemporary Jewish Museum, which will present recent Jewish life through contemporary art, film, and music--not merely artifacts.
June 3, 2008, 8:25 AM
Planning a trip to France this summer? Take advantage of a free-admission program to more than a dozen national museums.
Planning a trip to France this summer? Take advantage of a free-admission program to more than a dozen national museums.
May 8, 2008, 10:19 AM
You might have a new museum to add to your list of must-sees: The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced plans to add a second location in downtown New York.
You might have a new museum to add to your list of must-sees: The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced plans to add a second location in downtown New York.
May 2, 2008, 12:04 PM
Bank of America is now offering free admission to museums year-round. Cardholders get the offer on the first week of every month at 70 museums nationwide.
Bank of America is now offering free admission to museums year-round. Cardholders get the offer on the first week of every month at 70 museums nationwide.
April 29, 2008, 1:09 PM
A new museum celebrating '60s counterculture and music is set to open this summer on the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival in upstate New York.
A new museum celebrating '60s counterculture and music is set to open this summer on the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival in upstate New York.
April 29, 2008, 9:22 AM
In his most recent retrospective at the Brooklyn Museum, Murakami’s 90-plus-works use popular culture to investigate branding and identity...in the form of life-size transformer dolls, anime-inspired paintings, and a 10-minute cartoon episode.
In his most recent retrospective at the Brooklyn Museum, Murakami’s 90-plus-works use popular culture to investigate branding and identity...in the form of life-size transformer dolls, anime-inspired paintings, and a 10-minute cartoon episode.
April 11, 2008, 1:09 PM
A controversial monument to the world's second-oldest profession opens today. Here's the skinny.
A controversial monument to the world's second-oldest profession opens today. Here's the skinny.
April 1, 2008, 2:54 PM
The Baltimore Museum of Art is promoting two new exhibits by inviting the public to share their own artworks for possible display in online galleries.
The Baltimore Museum of Art is promoting two new exhibits by inviting the public to share their own artworks for possible display in online galleries.
February 22, 2008, 11:19 AM
It's the first time the Guggenheim has devoted a retrospective to a Chinese-born artist, on view through May 28.
It's the first time the Guggenheim has devoted a retrospective to a Chinese-born artist, on view through May 28.
February 14, 2008, 1:01 AM
Frida fans, take note: the largest U.S. show of the painter's work in 15 years is on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from February 20-May 18.
Frida fans, take note: the largest U.S. show of the painter's work in 15 years is on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from February 20-May 18.
January 2, 2008, 2:13 PM
One of the most significant finds of our time, the fighters will be touring the U.S. this year.
One of the most significant finds of our time, the fighters will be touring the U.S. this year.
November 20, 2007, 10:45 AM
You know those sorta-bookish, sorta-edgy glasses Johnny Depp is always wearing? I became obsessed with them recently when I decided I needed glasses, so I did some research.
You know those sorta-bookish, sorta-edgy glasses Johnny Depp is always wearing? I became obsessed with them recently when I decided I needed glasses, so I did some research.
October 31, 2007, 2:35 PM
The newly renamed MOCA will move to a swanky new space.
The newly renamed MOCA will move to a swanky new space.
September 18, 2007, 1:17 PM
In the form of an exhibit in New York City just for them.
In the form of an exhibit in New York City just for them.
August 31, 2007, 11:15 AM
An exhibit featuring the 3.2 million-year-old fossil opens today and goes through April 20.
An exhibit featuring the 3.2 million-year-old fossil opens today and goes through April 20.
August 31, 2007, 10:14 AM
It all started in Europe, of course, with the spread of mass-produced maps, books, and images.
It all started in Europe, of course, with the spread of mass-produced maps, books, and images.
July 27, 2007, 1:19 PM
Road trip! A new show of artworks about life on the road opened last week at the in New York's Chelsea art district.
Road trip! A new show of artworks about life on the road opened last week at the in New York's Chelsea art district.
June 20, 2007, 4:07 PM
Now, you can see more than 50,000 pieces pf toy memorabila, all thanks to one devoted collector.
Now, you can see more than 50,000 pieces pf toy memorabila, all thanks to one devoted collector.
May 31, 2007, 11:40 AM
A break on trips to Ireland, a Harry Potter theme park is in the works, and more great news in today's edition.
A break on trips to Ireland, a Harry Potter theme park is in the works, and more great news in today's edition.
May 17, 2007, 11:57 AM
A prison museum and other crazy things you can make a pilgrimage to see.
A prison museum and other crazy things you can make a pilgrimage to see.
April 26, 2007, 8:40 AM
Artists who decorate ordinary cars in ways beyond your wildest imaginings.
Artists who decorate ordinary cars in ways beyond your wildest imaginings.
April 16, 2007, 8:30 AM
Thanks to newly reduced hours, the wait to get to the ticket booth at Vatican Museums has grown even longer.
Thanks to newly reduced hours, the wait to get to the ticket booth at Vatican Museums has grown even longer.
