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Louvre raises entry fee for non-EU visitors to $37

The Louvre Museum will increase ticket prices for non-EEA tourists, including Americans and Britons, to €32 ($37) from January 2026. The move funds a major security overhaul and renovation plan.

Met Museum Vandalised: Paintings Torn from Walls

A brazen act of vandalism at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has left priceless artworks damaged after a visitor deliberately tore paintings from their mountings. Joshua Vavrin faces multiple charges following the disturbing incident that has shaken

Namibia demands return of sacred artefacts from US

In a significant move for cultural restitution, Namibia is formally demanding the return of sacred objects and human remains from museums in the United States, including Harvard and the Smithsonian.

Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho

Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.

William Scott's lost paintings found in Somerset museum

A remarkable collection of early William Scott paintings, hidden from public view for over seven decades, has been rediscovered at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton, offering fresh insights into the artist's celebrated career.

Louvre Museum Jewels Stolen in Daring Heist

Thieves have pulled off a spectacular robbery at the Louvre Museum, making off with priceless jewels from the historic Crown of Louis XV in a meticulously planned overnight theft.

Egypt's £1bn Grand Museum opens after 20-year build

After 20 years of construction and a £1 billion investment, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public, becoming the world's largest archaeological museum and new crown jewel of Egypt's cultural heritage.

Oakland Museum Heist: Gold Rush Treasures Stolen

In a brazen overnight robbery, thieves breached Oakland Museum of California stealing priceless historical artefacts including gold nuggets and rare jewellery in a sophisticated heist operation.

Grand Egyptian Museum announces long-awaited opening date

After 22 years of anticipation and delays, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open its doors, promising to become the world's largest archaeological museum and home to Tutankhamun's complete treasures.

Louvre crown jewels robbery foiled, suspects arrested

French authorities have apprehended multiple suspects in connection with an audacious attempted robbery of priceless crown jewels at the Louvre Museum in Paris, uncovering a sophisticated criminal plot.

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