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Hidden away in the middle of Tokyo, the Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan, is a serene refuge from the bustle of busy city life. Within walking distance of Tokyo station, the museum is home to various artworks that were previously owned by the Japanese Imperial Family for centuries. This one-of-a-kind museum reopened in […]
Wie viele Zähne hat ein Grönlandhai? Und was verbirgt sich in einem Korallenriff? hr-Moderator Tobias Kämmerer entdeckt mit seinem Team beim Dreh von „Tobis Städtetrip“ neue Perspektiven im Frankfurter Senckenberg Museum. Source link
He displayed some 10,000 cat-themed artifacts at the American Museum of the House Cat in North Carolina, which welcomed several thousand people a year. Source link
The renovation of the Burrell Collection museum in Glasgow by British studio John McAslan + Partners has won the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award for 2024. Completed in 2022, the museum refurbishment by John McAslan + Partners involved the expansion and renewal of the 20th-century building, originally designed by Barry Gasson Architects. […]
This Vienna museum was created to keep the history of computers and video games alive. It features a huge collection of gadgets, software, and memorabilia from different decades. The displays show the journey of computing, starting with early machines like the Commodore 64 and Atari 2600 to newer systems like the PlayStation and Xbox. And […]
Formerly in Odaiba, the popular teamLab Borderless digital art museum has found its new permanent home in the recently opened Azabudai Hills in central Tokyo. The digital art museum opened it doors to the public on February 9, 2024, and features a number of never-before-see artworks. Tickets have to be purchased in advance online, and […]
Along a clean, modern street in Derbyshire, walking through the right door can take you back in time, and down a mine. At the Peak District Lead Mining Museum, visitors can explore models of mines and shafts to see how lead miners did their jobs in this town for generations. Across the street, take a tour […]
While the museum is not highlighting its seven-year anniversary with any grand plans, some visitors to the mosaic find the seven-year timing biblical. “The numbers 7, 12 and 40 are special in the Bible and seven is the biblical number of completion,” noted the Rev. Samuel Wilson, a pastor Des Moines, Iowa, who strolled into […]
Connaught Place is a bustling shopping district that no visitor to New Delhi can miss, but it should come as no surprise that its labyrinthine circles hide a number of little-known gems. Located on the outer circle, the Heritage Charkha Museum is one such obscure attraction. Founded in 2017, the Charkha Museum is a tiny museum […]
MNAC Lisbon Blends Historic and Contemporary Design in Chiado The winning proposal for the refurbishment and extension of the National Museum of Contemporary Art (MNAC) in Lisbon revitalizes the museum located in the historic Chiado district. The design integrates the museum’s existing historical buildings with a new volume, balancing historical heritage with contemporary architectural […]