A massive 3.6-ton quartz crystal, initially a muddy find in an Arkansas mine, has been acquired by the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, becoming one of the largest quartz specimens in the USA.

The Cotofenești Helmet and two of the three gold bracelets stolen last year from the Drents Museum in Assen, and recently recovered by authorities, have arrived in Romania and will be displayed at the National Museum of Romanian History.

The golden Coțofenești Helmet and two Dacian gold bracelets, recovered after being stolen from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands in January 2025, were presented at the National Museum of Romanian History.

The four-month renovation project of the Botanical Garden at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina has concluded, marked by a performance by Alma Subašić and Mirza Redžepagić, aiming to preserve and promote cultural and natural heritage.

A new exhibition at the Swiss National Museum in Zurich illustrates how armed conflicts have influenced Switzerland, bridging historical impacts with contemporary relevance.

On April 23 at 6 p.m., the exhibition “Ukraine’s Dreamers”, organized together with the Kharkiv School of Photography Museum, will open at the Lithuanian National Museum of Art (LNDM) Radvilą Palace Art Museum...

Reports highlight the National Museum of Iran, focusing on its significance and collections. The museum serves as a key cultural institution in the country.

The National Museum of Ireland's collection is facing "significant risk" because its Dublin storage facility is at full capacity and lacks the necessary environmental and structural standards.

A new high-rise building, named Vinohradská 8, will be constructed above the National Museum in Prague by private companies, featuring approximately 200 new apartments and 7,500 square meters of premium office space.

The National Museum in Denmark presents 'Ukendt Land' (Unknown Land), an exhibition primarily focusing on the 1761-1767 journey to 'Det Lykkelige Arabien' (Happy Arabia) and concluding with themes of space travel and wanderlust, offering engaging and informative entertainment for families.

The Sarajevo Haggadah is currently inaccessible to visitors at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with officials citing technical difficulties as the reason for its temporary unavailability.

An exhibition featuring works from the National Museum of Ancient Art, focusing on landscapes in various mediums, will be inaugurated on May 30th at the Municipal Museum of Faro.

Artist Dimitrije Popović presented his performance 'Golgotha Night' to a large audience at the National Museum of Modern Art in Zagreb.

A historian from the Department of Museum Pedagogy and Education at the National Museum of Slovenia, Maša Bračič, explored the unusual question of what a mummy smells like.

The National Museum of Ancient Art (MNAA) in Portugal has strengthened its collection with new acquisitions, including 'A Disputa dos Doutores' by Fernão Gomes, and anticipates reopening in the second half of the year.

The United Kingdom is exploring a controversial proposal to impose entry fees on foreign visitors at national museums, such as the British Museum, following a government review.

The National Museum is honoring five significant Danish voyages of discovery, ranging from expeditions to Arabia to space, with an exhibition that includes a room filled with African masks and statues.

The traditional humanitarian Easter bazaar will be held on Thursday, April 2nd, from 2 PM to 7 PM, in the atrium of the National Museum of Serbia, as a key part of the museum's spring activities.

Filipa Oliveira, the new director of the National Museum of Contemporary Art (Museu do Chiado) in Lisbon, faces the challenging task of making the museum relevant again on local, national, and international levels.

The Tokyo National Museum of Western Art is hosting an impressive exhibition titled 'M. K. Čiurlionis: Inner Star Map,' bringing the creative works of Lithuanian artist Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis to Japan.

The UK government is reportedly considering implementing charges for international visitors to access top national museums, including the British Museum and the V&A.

England is reportedly considering a policy to charge foreign tourists for entry to major national museums, including the British Museum and National Gallery, a move that may be contingent on the successful rollout of a government ID card system.

A new exhibition at the Lithuanian National Museum's House of Histories showcases Vilnius through the lenses of two photographers, Stanisław Filibert Fleury from the early 20th century and Parulskis, separated by over a hundred years.

The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina has stated it was not consulted or included in the announced presentation of the Sarajevo Haggadah in Washington, D.C.

The Embassy of India in Seoul and the National Museum of Korean Democracy opened an exhibition to highlight the human cost of terrorism and the importance of democratic values.

​In a convivial atmosphere marked by solemnity, the staff of the Ministry of Arts and Culture - MINAC gathered on Wednesday, March 18, at the esplanade of the National Museum for the formal ceremony…

The National Museum of the Philippines has issued a warning to the public to be vigilant against flower urchins, which can be found in shallow waters on the country's beaches.

Madalena Braz Teixeira was an art historian and museologist, known primarily for her work related to the National Museum of Costume in Lisbon. She died at the age of 87.

A new gathering of citizens in front of the National Museum in Sarajevo protested a tram accident that occurred over a month ago, with demonstrators expressing disappointment over the small number of attendees.

New protests, the ninth in a series, are scheduled for Saturday at 12 PM in front of the National Museum in Sarajevo, following a tram accident.

The National Museum and the National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the British Embassy, are organizing "March at the Museum" which will feature workshops, exhibitions, and a concert.

The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina congratulated International Women's Day in a special way.

The Agency for Cultural Affairs has, for the first time, set numerical targets for self-generated income, such as admission fees, for national museums and art museums. It states that institutions failing to meet these targets, or falling below them, will be designated for reorganization and will be required to review their exhibits.

The Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday that, following the first checks carried out by the minister's control body at the "George Enescu" National Museum in Bucharest, no... were identified so far.

The planned change, a first for state-run museums, will hike admission fees for nonresidents by March 2031.

The National Museum of the US Air Force in Ohio hosts the world's only permanent public exhibition of a B-2 stealth bomber, known for its advanced technology and nuclear capabilities.

During a visit to the National Museum of Conímbriga, Balseiro Lopes pointed to the reconstruction of the Mosaic Workshop as an example of how misfortune can be used to build something better.

The eighth round of protests in Sarajevo has concluded with demonstrators returning to the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, while new protests are announced for March 6.

On Thursday, March 5, at 5:30 PM, the exhibition "Senses and Feelings" will welcome residents of Klaipėda and city guests at the Clock Museum of the Lithuanian National Museum of Art (LNDM), inviting them to explore a wide range of…

Students in Sarajevo have announced a new protest gathering for tomorrow at 1 PM in front of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) is organizing a major retrospective exhibition for pioneering ceramist Panos Valsamakis, forty years after his death, recognizing the timeless significance of his work.

Former First Lady Melania Trump has donated her second inaugural gown to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, where it will become part of the museum's collection.

Latest issue of Iran National Museum Journal now available  Tehran Times

The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, donated on Friday to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History (NMAH) the ivory and black dress she wore at the second

A government survey reveals that over 250,000 Korean cultural heritage items are currently overseas, with Japan possessing the largest share at 43 percent. One such item is a Joseon Era white porcelain dish.

France's National Museum of Natural History is in a state of severe dilapidation, with reports of exploding mineralized bones and other catastrophic conditions, prompting an urgent call for help.

The Lithuanian National Museum has launched a new civic education project, "Inspire Lithuania. Stories of Citizenship," aimed at 6th-7th grade students in Visaginas and Vilnius district.

The National Museum of Korea ranked third worldwide for visitor numbers in 2025, attracting 6.5 million visitors and surpassing institutions like the British Museum and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.

A 'Sevdah in the Garden' concert, featuring performances by Alma Subašić and Mirza Redžepagić, was held in the Botanical Garden of the National Museum. The event successfully combined traditional sevdalinka music with the natural heritage of the venue.

The Romanian Ministry of Culture announced plans for the repatriation of the Coțofenești Helmet and Dacian bracelets. These ancient treasures will be exhibited for 10 days at the National Museum of Romanian History upon their return.

The National Museum of Korea is experiencing a surge in popularity, transforming from a repository of relics into a daily sanctuary for visitors. The museum continues to highlight its significant treasures, such as the historic cotton armor.

The National Museum of History has made a plea in the trial concerning the theft of Dacian treasure, describing the attack on archaeological masterpieces as exceptionally grave.

An exhibition showcasing post-war Polish modernism, including applied art from the PRL era, is being displayed in Milan's famous Torre Velasca skyscraper. The exhibition, titled "Polish Modernism: The Struggle for Beauty," features works from the National Museum in Warsaw and contemporary artists.

The Latvian National Museum of Nature is hosting a photo exhibition 'My Bird 2026' from April 11 to July 26, featuring over 100 images of wild birds found in Latvia. The photographs are complemented by exhibits from the museum's collection of galliform birds.

An exhibition featuring 42 award-winning press photographs of the year will open in May at the National Museum in Zurich, showcasing significant global events.

Students in Montenegro presented the outcomes of the "Culture in Motion" project, a collaborative initiative by UNESCO, the National Museum of Montenegro, and various government ministries and cultural institutions.

The Lithuanian National Museum, in collaboration with Delfi, has launched a discussion series titled 'House of Citizenship,' inviting reflection on the development of the Lithuanian state, its values, and contemporary forms of citizenship.

Belongings of Marylyn Minett, including her school book, dress, and her brother’s football, from the 1966 Aberfan disaster will be preserved by Wales’ national museum.

An exhibition celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Central Kazakhstan Archaeological Expedition has opened at the National Museum in Almaty, featuring archaeological discoveries spanning from the Bronze Age to the Medieval period.

Allegations have surfaced that the director of the Slovak National Museum in Martin, an active member of the ruling Smer-SD party's district council, is controlling the party's Facebook page.

Helga Vollertsen, an expert from the National Museum of Iceland, recounted the history behind Easter eggs in Iceland, describing them as "cheap but tasteful friendly gifts."

The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens is preparing for spring with three significant exhibitions featuring works by prominent deceased Greek artists, continuing its effort to re-examine 20th-century Greek art.

An opinion piece argues against charging for entry to the UK's national museums, stating that their free access model is globally admired and provides significant benefits to the wider economy, with better ways available to raise funds.

Artist Susan Hefuna, known for her work in major international museums, is now showcasing her highly relevant contemporary art at the Bündner Kunstmuseum in Switzerland.

The Lithuanian National Museum (LNM) has introduced a crowdfunding platform on its website, inviting the public to directly contribute to the museum's initiatives.

I am standing in a house in the middle of nowhere in Texas. Through the windows, you can see the large expanse of desert and mountains stretching off in all directions.

Prague's National Museum has sent a mobile 3D digitization laboratory to Ukraine to help protect the country's cultural heritage amidst the ongoing conflict.

An exhibition titled "Rudnik: Archaeological Discoveries (1865-2025)" is opening at the National Museum of Šumadija in Kragujevac, showcasing 160 years of archaeological research on Mount Rudnik.

A presentation of the Sarajevo Haggadah is being held on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. for Passover, prompting a strong reaction from the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which claims it was not consulted or asked for materials.

An exhibition at the National Museum in Luxembourg explores how Art Nouveau transformed the country around 1900 and its lasting impact.

Pedro Ramírez Vázquez designed Estadio Azteca, Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a long and amazing career. The post Made in Mexico: Pedro Ramírez Vázquez appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Chinese auteur Jia Zhangke has finished shooting a short film in Italy, commissioned and produced by Carlo Chatrian, director of the National Museum of Cinema in Turin. Jia (“Still Life”, “A Touch of Sin”) revealed this at a wide-ranging masterclass organized by the Asian Film Awards Academy, and held at a packed Grand Theatre in […]

Festive light projections illuminating the façade of the National Museum, Budapest, March 15, 2025   March 15 marks the birth of modern parliamentary Hungary, commemorating the start of the Civic…

The Latvian National Museum of Art offers "Family Bags" for families with children, which help young museum visitors get acquainted with the language of art and various art forms.

On Thursday, March 19, at 6 p.m. at the Pranas Domšaitis Gallery (Liepų g. of the Lithuanian National Museum of Art (LNDM).

A study by the National Museum of Natural History concludes that the systematic culling of foxes, crows, and ravens, often deemed 'species likely to cause damage,' is inefficient, economically unjustifiable, and ethically questionable, as the costs of destruction outweigh the agricultural damage caused without reducing populations.

After outgrowing its original home, the National Museum of Mathematics has added new exhibits and an art gallery space in what was an empty storefront along the Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is scheduled to deliver a speech in Kossuth Square on March 15th, moving the event from the National Museum where he previously gave a notable speech.

A new fence has been installed at the tram station near the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, replacing the one destroyed in a tragic tram accident on February 12.

The Lithuanian National Museum of Art (LNDM) Pamario Gallery, together with the Neringa Municipality, invites visual artists to participate in a competition offering the opportunity to win a scholarship and a one-month...

The Minister of Culture, András István Demeter, ordered the establishment of a control commission at the "George Enescu" National Museum in Bucharest, following reports regarding the way in which...

The National Property Board, SFV, wants to raise the rent for the Ethnographic Museum by 57 percent. Now the National Museums of World Culture plan to terminate agreements and close the Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities and the Museum of East Asian Antiquities in…

After addressing the Cantonal Prosecutor's Office of Sarajevo Canton, the demonstrators returned in front of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, thus today's...

The National Museum of Korea has reopened its calligraphy space, with the renovated galleries showcasing masterpieces of Korean calligraphy.

The National Museum of China announces plans to open a new branch in Fengtai.

The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant in Bucharest is hosting the traditional Mărțișor Fair.

Six historically significant thrones, including those of Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Grigore Dimitrie Ghica, and Queen Elisabeth, are on display at the National Museum of Romanian History in the exhibition 'Princely and Royal Thrones'.

Melania Trump has donated the gown designed by Hervé Pierre for her second inauguration gala in 2025 to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, joining its collection of first ladies' attire.

A special exhibition at the National Museum of Korea dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin has attracted over 300,000 visitors, setting a new record for attendance.

Two former leaders of the Hungarian National Museum, L. Simon László and Demeter Szilárd, engaged in a public dispute under Demeter's election evaluation post, with L. Simon accusing his successor of causing significant damage.

The Coțofenești helmet and two Dacian bracelets, recovered 14 months after being stolen from a museum in the Netherlands, are returning to Romania today under gendarme escort to be handed over to the National Museum of History.

The golden helmet from Coţofeneşti and two gold bracelets, stolen last year from the Drents Museum in Assen, will be publicly exhibited at the National Museum of Romanian History after their recovery.

A concert in Cetinje marks the 130th anniversary of the founding and 100th anniversary of the renewal of the National Museum of Montenegro, kicking off a rich program of exhibitions and festivities.

The National Museum of Montenegro is commencing celebrations for its significant jubilee, marking 130 years since its founding and 100 years since its restoration. A special program, including a performance by Ljubica Tomašević, will take place in front of King Nikola's Museum in Cetinje.

France's National Museum of Natural History has launched 'Bugs Matter: les insectes, ça compte!', a citizen science initiative. The project encourages participants to photograph their license plates to help measure insect decline, following a model established in 2021.

The Art Safari New Museum is expanding its "Vermont and the Charm of Belle Époque" exhibition with eight new reference artworks from the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania, starting April 16.

Māra Lāce, director of the Latvian National Museum of Art, is retiring on April 13 after more than 50 years at the museum, including 25 years as its director.

On April 18 at 4 p.m. at the Lithuanian National Museum of Art (LNDM) Pamario Gallery in Juodkrantė, the first event of this year's "Migrating Museum II" project will take place – a meeting with sculptor…

UkrSpecSystems has donated a Shark reconnaissance drone, which has over 300 flight hours in combat, to Ukraine’s national museum of World War II. The drone will serve as a historical exhibit.

The Soares dos Reis National Museum in Porto is developing a comprehensive project to enhance accessibility across all areas of intervention, aiming for an integrated response.

The Portuguese Museum Network's support program for national museums, launched in January with a budget of one million euros, has received 96 applications. The program focuses on four preferential areas of support for museums.

Belongings of a young victim, including a school book, dress, and her brother's football, from the historic Aberfan disaster are being preserved by Wales' national museum to tell the story of the tragedy.

The first ladies of South Korea and France jointly visited the National Museum of Korea.

Rane Willerslev, director of the National Museum of Denmark, has admitted that his brother, Professor Eske Willerslev, attended at least three meetings on his behalf, prompting a ministerial inquiry into the matter.

An exhibition titled 'Ielu maldos' at the Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMM) invites visitors to explore the city through the eyes of Latvian modernists, with a preparatory task suggested for attendees.

To commemorate the 175th anniversary of Jonas Basanavičius's birth, the Lithuanian National Museum is inviting the public to participate in an initiative to restore the cherry orchard at the birthplace of the nation's patriarch.

The Latvian National Museum of Art introduces an audio project called "Wellness Route," offering visitors a meditative art experience through 12 stops in its permanent exhibition.

As part of the "Dreams of All Lengths" exhibition at the Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMM), children are invited to explore graphics and create their own dream artwork.

Morag, one of the identical twin sheep cloned from the same embryo that paved the way for Dolly's birth in 1996, is now on permanent display at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride.

The UK government is exploring a proposal to charge international tourists for entry to permanent collections at national museums, as part of a broader initiative to enhance arts funding.

The Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMM) invites visitors to explore the unique architecture, interior, and exhibits of its building, either in person or remotely.

The National Museum in Prague unveiled a van equipped with a 3D scanning device, named Archa III, which will travel to Ukraine to help preserve its war-ravaged cultural artifacts.

Posco Group's nonprofit arm, the Posco 1% Foundation, donated tactile exhibition installations to the National Museum of Korea in February, utilizing its steel technology to enhance art accessibility for the visually impaired.

A five-hour master class on the ancient technique of painting Easter eggs, including ostrich and guinea fowl eggs, was held at the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History in Chisinau.

Part of the public program of the exhibition 'Why Look at Animals? Justice for Non-Human Life' and in conversation with it, a two-day Symposium on the position of non-human life in society comes to the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST)...

Zayed National Museum to host ‘The Joy of Eid’ family-focused event  Gulf News

Discover Nigeria’s rich heritage sites, from the 8,000-year-old Dufuna Canoe, Africa’s oldest boat, to the colonial-era Lord Lugard Foot Bridge. Read More:…

The commission of experts sent by the Ministry of Culture to verify the state of heritage at the National Museum "George Enescu" found that the recorded microclimatic parameters were within...

The Musée national du Moyen Age (National Museum of the Middle Ages) welcomes representations of the mythical creature from every culture and era, though even this exploration does not exhaust the…

New video footage has emerged showing the moment of a severe tram accident in Sarajevo, captured from the National Museum.

This week, on the occasion of St. Casimir's Day, the painting by the famous Italian artist Saverio Dalla Rosa, a member of the academies of Bologna and Verona, returns to the National Museum Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania in the capital...

Viktor Orbán will deliver a speech at Kossuth Square on March 15th, replacing the National Museum steps as the Fidesz event location, similar to his October 23rd address.

Alexandra Tănăsescu, a journalist from 'Cultura la dubă', reported being threatened and pressured to reveal her sources during a phone call with the George Enescu National Museum management and a lawyer who presented herself as a Ministry of Culture representative.

Teodors Zaļkalns is called the founder of Latvian professional sculpture. The Latvian National Museum of Art has a memorial collection of the artist - portraits, narrative sculptures, medals, and coins created by the artist. Get acquainted with...

The 'House of Citizenship' discussion series, initiated by the Lithuanian National Museum and Delfi, invites reflection on Lithuania's state development, values, and forms of citizenship today.

The National Museum of Transylvanian History preserves significant archaeological finds at a European level, and its new exhibition, planned for two years, presents the most important of these.

Lee Ju-young, 25, has visited the National Museum of Korea several times before. Friday, she returned with a specific purpose: to celebrate the comeback of Blackpink.

Youth in Sarajevo are organizing new protests scheduled for Friday, February 27, in front of the National Museum, extending an invitation to politicians to participate if their intentions are sincere.

Rane Willerslev, director of the National Museum of Denmark, dismisses criticism of a new 'celebrity council' for art as 'absurd,' stating it should not define art.

The Lithuanian National Museum has released its largest publication in recent years, 'XIX a. Lietuvos dailės paraštėse: nepastebėta miesto kasdiena,' which presents 19th-century city views not as panoramas but as everyday details.

The Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMM) has acquired new works for its contemporary art collection, spending approximately 200,000 euros.

Latvian artist Miervaldis Polis (1948–2026) passed away on the morning of February 21, as announced by the Latvian National Museum of Art.

A retrospective exhibition titled 'Gwen John: Strange Beauties' at the National Museum Cardiff is lauded as superb, immersing viewers in the artist's spiritual and austere life.