'Priceless' Stolen Bonsai Trees Mysteriously Returned Just 72 Hours After Museum Begged for Their Return
The 70-year-old trees were found on a museum road just a few days after the curators begged the thieves to return the precious bonsais.
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Culturally Wealthy: More Americans Visited Their Library in 2019 Than the Movies-By Far
A heartening survey of American activities in 2019 shows that adults visited libraries more than any other cultural institution.
The World's First Happiness Museum Opened in Copenhagen, and It's Bound to Put a Smile on Your Face
The Happiness Research Institute has opened the world's first happiness museum in Copenhagen, Denmark this summer.
With Penguins Missing Visitors Amidst Zoo Closure, Museum Takes Them on Adorable Cultural Field Trip
Since the Kansas City Zoo has been closed to visitors during the COVID-19 outbreaks, the staffers decided to take their penguins on an art field trip.
World's Largest Open-Air Gallery Was Painted By People With Learning Disabilities-And It's Breathtaking
Okuda San Miguel and a team of painters with learning disabilities have been transforming these drab cement silos into works of art.
Need to Escape Reality? This Dr. Seuss Exhibit Takes You to Another World
The 15,000-square-foot exhibit takes the visitor through a string of rooms that were inspired by nine of the author's most famous children's books.
Greece Opens World's First Underwater Museum Around a 2,400-Year-old Shipwreck
The first underwater museum in Greece is the Peristera shipwreck and coral meadows,opening June 2021 off the coast of Alonissos in the Aegean.
Family Finds 15th Century Gold Coins While Pulling Weeds in the Garden-6,000 Have Dug Up Treasures During Lockdown
A "miraculous" haul of gold coins dating from the late 15th century was discovered by a family digging in their garden.
Duchess of Cambridge Unveils 100 Emotionally Moving Images That Portray Life During Lockdown
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge has helped create a virtual exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery showcasing lockdown life.
Viewed Through Venetian Glass: Old Art Form Captures Modern Global Challenges in Stunning Exhibition
Even in a pandemic, Glasstress, an exhibition that pairs centuries-old Italian glassmaking with modern art, debuts in Boca Raton, Florida.
In World First, English Museum Successfully Breeds Endangered Harlequin Toad
In Manchester Museum, collaboration with the Panama Wildlife Conservation has created the world's first breeding center for harlequin toads.
Amateur Treasure Hunter Unearths Missing Centerpiece of Henry VIII's Crown - And It's Worth Millions
Kevin Duckett has found the centerpiece of Henry VIII's crown in a field while treasure hunting, and it's worth nearly $3 million.
Following Earthquake Damage, Famous Pompeii Museum Finally Reopens After 40 Years
Pompeii Antiquarium museum opens with new exhibits, after it had been closed since since an earthquake hit Naples in 1980.
Former White Supremacist Store and Klan Meeting Space is Being Turned Into a Community Center to Promote Healing
The Echo Project in South Carolina is turning a former white supremacist store into a community center to promote healing.
A Floating Flower Garden in Tokyo Immerses Visitors With Orchids That Move as You Approach (WATCH)
A mass of floating flowers created by teamLab in Japan is moving visitors with its technological magic and overwhelming beauty of orchids.
King Khufu's Solar Boat Is on the Move After 4,600 Years Next to Egyptian Pyramids
King Khufu's solar boat is on the move after 4,600 years of sitting next to the Egyptian pyramids-watch the video, and history being made.
Download Free Coloring Books From 100 Museums, Libraries, and Iconic Collections
You can download free coloring books from 102 museums, archives, cultural institutions, and libraries right now.
$35 Million Donated to Smithsonian for Dinosaur Hall Renovation
Billionaire David Koch has donated $35 million to the National Museum of Natural History for the renovation of the Smithsonian Institute's most popular exhibit. The gift will go to a new dinosaur hall, which has been high on the list of needed renovations at the museum.
Monumental Animal Sculptures Made From 35 Tons of Plastic Collected on Oregon Coast by Volunteers-LOOK
The 86 sculptures represent 300 miles of clean American beaches, and nearly 60,000 pounds of plastic garbage.
Guess Who's Curating New Exhibit at Baltimore Museum of Art? Their Staff of Security Guards
17 Guards spent a year learning to curate an exhibition for the Baltimore Art Museum, turning countless hours of work into unique perspective
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