Sustainability
How museums, zoos and public gardens lead by example on climate change
Some 150 museums, zoos and other cultural institutions are part of a Climate Toolkit that helps make facilities and grounds more climate friendly.
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U.S.Best science museum
Learn more about the world around you at one one of these first-rate science museums across the USA.
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U.S.Best art museum
Whether you want to view celebrated masterworks or modern exhibitions, there's something for everyone in our curated selection of art museums.
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U.S.Best free museum
Enjoy a cultural experience without the price of admission at one of these highly rated museums.
Trans emperor claim oversimplifies Roman gender identities, historians say
A Roman emperor was classified as trans by a museum, but applying modern gender identities to ancient figures has its pitfalls.
"Overlooked" dinosaur kept in US museum is way more amazing than we thought
The dinosaur lived in North America before the mass extinction event around 66 million years ago alongside T. rex and Triceratops.
List of national parks, museums, buildings closed in a government shutdown
Without an agreement in the House, the consequences for the U.S. economy would be harsh, depending on the shutdown's length.
Government shutdown throws more uncertainty into Americans' lives
A government shutdown may pinch the pocketbook of Americans and damage the U.S. place in the world.
Enormous sperm whale skull stolen from museum in mystery theft
"For the life of me I can't understand why anyone would want to steal it," said Angela George of Australia's Eden Killer Whale Museum.
Ancient turkey-dinosaur found in museum after gathering dust for 90 years
The fossil, an ancestor of turkeys and grouse, was found in modern-day Nebraska, and lived around 11 million years ago.
Cambodia Wants Its Stolen Treasures Back—and Will Fight in Court for Them
We Cambodians are the ones who must decide which objects can be shared outside Cambodia. After all, they have belonged to us for centuries.
Tartan Memorabilia Needed for Exhibition Celebrating the Famous Fabric
People are being urged to email details of their own tartan story to the museum, which is planning to stage the biggest ever exhibition devoted to tartan.
Teen Injures Nearly 60 With Anti-Attack Spray on School Trip: Police
Officials say 27 museum-goers had to be taken to hospital after the spray went off in the lobby as visitors waiting at elevators.
Māori Artist Gives Glimpse of Future Water-World Full of Plastic
New Zealander artist George Nuku has presented his latest work as an installation that imagines the state of the world's oceans 100 years in the future where plastics have totally changed the marine environment.
World's Only Known Surviving D-Day Ration Pack Discovered at Museum
The "Assault Ration Pack" was issued to British and Commonwealth soldiers for the famous Normandy Landings on June 6, 1944.
Vienna Museum Exhibits Ukraine War Images
Harrowing photographs documenting the destruction and sorrows caused by Russia's war against Ukraine are on display at one of Austria's most popular museums.
Cops Release CCTV Images of Beauty They Say Stole Art Masterpiece
Police say a woman stole a 1561 Pieter Aertsen oil painting from Museum Huelsmann in Germany.
Makeovers Will Transform Tokyo Train Stations Into Harry Potter Tributes
The idea is that the fans' journey to the Harry Potter exhibition and museum can mirror Harry's ride to Hogwarts.
Video Shows Most Complete Known Triceratops Skeleton Being Built
Nick Longrich, a senior lecturer in evolutionary biology, told Newsweek that largely complete Triceratops specimens are "surprisingly rare."
Queen Elizabeth II Joins Cultural Boycott of Russian State
Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Collection has joined other European institutions in a cultural boycott of Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
Culture Is Back: Exhibits, Museums and More Open This Fall
From an art festival at the furthest edge of the world to a new Fellini museum in Italy to a contemporary Indigenous dance tour, culture is live and alive once again.
First Look at FUTURES: Smithsonian Exhibits Groundbreaking Innovations
Newsweek gets an exclusive look at some of the most exciting pieces in the FUTURES exhibit, including some that will be unveiled to the public for the first time, such as Virgin Hyperloop; a model of an Oceanix floating city; and LightSail, a solar-powered spacecraft.
The 20 Biggest Museums in the World
These enormous museums are home to incredible artworks created by the greatest talents of the world.
Museum Removes 'Uglier & Uglier' Exhibit That Ranked Women's Looks
Shanghai's OCAT gallery is under scrutiny after an exhibit was put on display that ranked women from most to least attractive. The artist has been under fire for projects like this in the past.
How a Walmart Heir's Arkansas Museum Became a Soldier in The Culture Wars
The story behind Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and how it became a woke museum in one of the reddest states in the USA.
Pablo Picasso: The Life Story You May Not Know
From his birth in Malaga, Spain to his joining of the French Communist Party, learn more about the life of one of the 20th century's most famous artists.
Where to See 2021's Most Anticipated New Art
As the world slowly emerges from pandemic shutdowns, opportunities to visit museums and see art in person are once again becoming more plentiful. Here are some of the most exciting upcoming art exhibits from around the world.
World's Most Interesting Immersive Art Experiences
As museums begin to open their doors after months of going dark, here are some of the most innovative and interactive art experiences around the world—from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Melbourne, Australia.
California Fires, Firefighters Battle to Save Mount Wilson Observatory
The historic observatory houses around 50 buildings and several telescopes used by leading astronomers.
Planning a Trip to One of NYC's Recently Opened Museums? What to Know
After closing their doors for almost six months, some of the world's most famous museums will be opening their doors for visitors, but not without guidelines.