Brains and beauty There are tens of thousands of museums in the world and, often, it’s not just what’s inside that counts. Many cultural institutions are works of art in themselves: groundbreaking futuristic masterpieces or some of the most significant and historic architectural structures. From a building that moves to […]
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The world’s most inspiring museums
Brains and beauty There are tens of thousands of museums in the world and, often, it’s not just what’s inside that counts. Many cultural institutions are works of art in themselves: groundbreaking futuristic masterpieces or some of the most significant and historic architectural structures. From a building that moves to […]
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Best Women’s History Museums in the US: Essential Exhibits to Tour Now
From Harriet Tubman to the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. Cool band alert: The Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott monument. | Flickr/Adam Fagen Cool band alert: The Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott monument. | Flickr/Adam Fagen We believe it was noted scholar Beyoncé […]
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Here’s when 17 of Pennsylvania’s best museums are reopening in Jan. 2021
Pennsylvania, get ready to get your culture on. Museums across the state are reopening starting on Jan. 4, thanks to the lifting of coronavirus restrictions put into place by Governor Tom Wolf. When they reopen, though, don’t expect it to be like 2019 all over again. There will still be […]
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The Best Gifts For People Who Miss Going To Museums
HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Prices and availability subject to change. HuffPostThese gifts for art lovers are almost as good as a trip to a museum. If you’ve been missing museums lately, you aren’t alone — there are tons of us who […]
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Museums are combining childcare and education that’s more affordable than private tutoring
As early as March of this year, many parents realized that their children likely would not physically attend school for the fall semester due to the pandemic. This led to a mad scramble to make other arrangements. Some parents opted for “pandemic pods,” which are essentially groups of 10 or […]
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Favourite UK museums and galleries: readers’ travel tips
Winning tip: Old friends in Birmingham I recently visited the newly reopened Barber Institute of Fine Arts at Birmingham University (free but advance booking essential). It was the last gallery I visited before lockdown, and the first since, and it was like seeing old friends. It is a little jewel […]
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Family fun: From state parks to museums, fill your fall with outdoor escapades
School might be taking up your kids’ weekdays, but weekends are still fair game! When the homework is finished and the fall weather is too good to be ignored, here are a few family-friendly activities to fill up your weekend calendar. Johansen Farms Children’s Zoo and Pumpkin Patch 710 W. […]