UK Museums Spent £29m on Storage as Buildings Crumbled
Shocking new data exposes how Britain's cultural institutions are spending millions to store artefacts they can't display, as iconic buildings fall into disrepair and face closure.
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David Bowie's Personal Favourite Songs List Revealed at V&A
An exclusive glimpse into David Bowie's musical soul has been uncovered. The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils the legendary artist's personal list of 35 favourite songs, a discovery set to redefine our understanding of his eclectic influences and creati
London to host major new David Bowie Centre
A major new David Bowie Centre for the performing arts, featuring over 80,000 personal items from his legendary career, is set to open in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, transforming the V&A's collection into a public attraction.
Israeli Strike Destroys Gaza's Only Museum, Erasing Heritage
A direct Israeli airstrike has obliterated Gaza's only museum, the Rafah Museum of Palestinian Heritage, destroying priceless artefacts and erasing a vital repository of Palestinian history and identity.
Rembrandt's 'Slow Art' Masterpiece Tours England
A rare Rembrandt self-portrait is touring England in a revolutionary 'slow art' project, inviting the public to spend quality, distraction-free time with the 17th-century masterpiece to combat museum fatigue.
Ancient Gaza Treasures Rescued Hours Before Storehouse Destroyed
In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, Palestinian archaeologists and volunteers successfully evacuated priceless antiquities from a Gaza City storehouse, saving them from destruction just hours before the building was levelled by an Israeli airstrike.
Saudi Arabia Unveils World's Largest Museum Plans
Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.
Explore the V&A's Secret East Storehouse & Share Your Finds
The Victoria and Albert Museum invites the public to explore its colossal East Storehouse and share their favourite discoveries from over 250,000 hidden artefacts. A unique chance to go behind the scenes.
David Bowie's Personal Archive Opens at V&A Museum
The V&A's new David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts is now open, offering an unparalleled, intimate look at the artist's creative process through 80,000 personal items.
Met Police officer arrested in Science Museum protest
A serving Metropolitan Police officer, PC Hannah Thomas, has been suspended after being arrested for her involvement in a Just Stop Oil-style protest at London's Science Museum. The officer glued herself to the railing during a demonstration against the m
WA Museum staff revolt against Woodside sponsorship deal
Western Australian Museum staff defy management, sending mass email condemning Woodside Energy partnership and fossil fuel funding in cultural institutions.
Your Perfect One-Day Paris Itinerary Revealed
Discover the perfect plan for an unforgettable day in Paris. From sunrise at the Eiffel Tower to a moonlit Seine cruise, this expert guide reveals how to soak in the art, cuisine, and essence of Paris without missing a beat.
Trump's 9/11 Museum Speech Condemned as 'Disgraceful'
Former President Donald Trump faces severe backlash from 9/11 victims' families and the museum's founder after using a solemn memorial event at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum for political attacks on Michael Bloomberg and New York prosecutors
Jewish Museum accused of caving to anti-Semitic mob
The Jewish Museum London faces accusations of capitulating to anti-Semitic intimidation after abruptly postponing a major exhibition on Jewish history, citing security concerns following protests.
Bayeux Tapestry's Historic UK Relocation: Security Revealed
The iconic Bayeux Tapestry is set for a landmark relocation to the UK under unprecedented security measures. Discover how this 11th-century treasure will be transported and displayed.
David Bowie's Secret Unfinished Project Discovered
A secret, never-completed David Bowie project has been discovered by archivists studying his personal archive, revealing a new dimension to the music icon's creative genius.
Kate Middleton Stuns With New Blonde Hair Transformation
The Princess of Wales stuns the public with a lighter, brighter hair colour during a visit to the Foundling Museum with Prince William, sparking widespread admiration and discussion.
Priceless Limoges porcelain stolen in daring museum heist
A major theft at Limoges' Adrien Dubouché Institute sees rare 18th & 19th-century porcelain treasures stolen. Police investigate the sophisticated overnight raid.
Prince William's Surprise Visit to Natural History Museum
The Prince of Wales made an unannounced visit to London's Natural History Museum to champion the Urban Nature Project, highlighting his commitment to UK conservation and creating accessible green spaces for communities.
Kate's sentimental necklace for George, Charlotte & Louis
The Princess of Wales was spotted wearing a deeply sentimental necklace bearing her children's initials during a public outing to the Natural History Museum, sparking admiration and concern.
RHS & Natural History Museum to DNA barcode all UK plants
The Royal Horticultural Society and the Natural History Museum embark on a groundbreaking partnership to create a DNA barcode library for UK flora, enhancing conservation efforts and scientific research.
Antiques Roadshow's Emotional WWII Reunion Stuns Viewers
BBC One's Antiques Roadshow delivered a television moment of pure magic, leaving fans in tears as a guest's collection of wartime heirlooms led to an unexpected and heartwarming family revelation during filming at the Black Country Living Museum.
London Museum's Landmark Project to Preserve Somali Culture
The London Museum unveils a pioneering initiative to safeguard Somali cultural heritage for future generations through a unique collecting project and a major 2025 exhibition.
Jockey Grabs Rival Horse's Reins in Shocking Saratoga Incident
Extraordinary footage captures the moment jockey Luis Saez appears to deliberately grab the reins of a rival horse during a race at Saratoga, triggering an immediate stewards' inquiry and outrage within the racing community.
Petition Demands Bayeux Tapestry Be Brought to London
A new petition is calling for the famed Bayeux Tapestry to be displayed in the UK, specifically London, for the first time in its 950-year history, rekindling a long-standing cultural campaign.
Petition Calls For Bayeux Tapestry Loan To London
A new petition is gathering momentum, urging the French government to approve a historic loan of the iconic Bayeux Tapestry for a landmark exhibition in London, rekindling a centuries-old story on British soil.
Macron faces petition over Bayeux Tapestry loan plans
French President Emmanuel Macron faces a growing backlash over plans to loan the historic Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum. A petition against the move has garnered significant support from heritage experts and the public.
Emmett Till's Lynching Gun Display Sparks Outrage
The planned inclusion of the firearm used in the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till in a private gun museum in the US has ignited a firestorm of criticism from historians, civil rights leaders, and Till's family, who condemn it as a grotesque spectacle.
Van Gogh Museum Closes Amid Amsterdam Staffing Crisis
Amsterdam's world-renowned Van Gogh Museum is closing its doors temporarily due to a critical shortage of security personnel, highlighting a growing crisis in the Dutch tourism and cultural sector.
Bizarre Armoured Dinosaur Discovery Shatters Evolutionary Beliefs
A groundbreaking fossil find in Morocco, named Spicomellus afer, reveals a never-before-seen armoured dinosaur with bizarre fused ribs, forcing scientists to rewrite the history of these ancient giants.
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