See Immersion in the world of fairytales in Hans Christian Andersen museum Hans Christian Andersen is being celebrated in his hometown of Odense, with a new museum designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, which combines biographical elements with a fantasy world. 29/12/2021
Culture news Portuguese museum exhibits women's contribution to ceramics 'Unknown Territories: Women's Creativity in Portuguese Modern and Contemporary Ceramics (1950-2020)' will run through December until June 2022 in Lisbon. 22/12/2021
See Long lost antiquities: Italy reunited with 200 'stolen' artefacts The valuable antiquities, which include a 7th century BCE ceramic vessel and terracotta face of a goddess, are being returned to Italy from various museums and collections in America. 16/12/2021
See Penélope Cruz pays tribute to Almodóvar as she receives MoMA honour New York welcomed a host of a stars in support Penélope Cruz as she was honoured by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. On the red carpet, the Spanish actress paid thanks to eight-time director and close friend Pedro Almodóvar. 15/12/2021
See The Russian exhibition exploring the country's rich Christmas history Hundreds of trinkets and decorations from three centuries of Christmas and New Year celebrations are on display at the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve in Moscow. 13/12/2021
Hear Chopin's last piano gets its 19th century magic back The last piano Frederic Chopin ever played is currently being restored in the Polish capital. The historic instrument is being given back its original mid-19th century characteristics using expert knowledge and a lot of patience. 10/12/2021
Hear Killing time with Pakistan's lonely clock collector Hundreds of antique clocks fill a small hall in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta, where collector Gul Kakar swears he will spend all the time he has left caring for them. 10/12/2021
See Green-eyed 'Afghan Girl' star of Steve McCurry exhibition in Paris Inside a new retrospective exhibition of Steve McCurry's most beautiful photographs as it opens at the Musée Maillol in Paris. 09/12/2021
See Find out why a medieval Spanish king was known as 'Alfonso the Wise' These works gather the ancient knowledge of different cultures which visited the Iberian Peninsula: from texts by Aristotle and Ptolemy to Latin, Arabic and Hebrew works, and of contemporary contributions developed both in the Latin West and the Islamic world 06/12/2021
See Russian plastics factory becomes popular street art museum A functioning plastics factory in St. Petersburg is the home of a popular street art museum and gallery enticing locals, creatives and tourists from all over the world. 06/12/2021
See Iranian museum showcases vintage cars once owned by royal family Luxurious vintage cars once belonging to the last Shah of the Pahlavi Dynasty, Mohammad Reza Shah, have gone on display at the Iran Historical Car Museum. 01/12/2021
Taste Europe's biggest gingerbread competition displays marvellous creations Stockholm’s festive gingerbread competition has been running for 31 years makes a return to ArkDes museum. 30/11/2021
See Art Trends 2022: Oslo and Glasgow museum openings spotlight N. Europe With notable openings set to continue across Europe in 2022, we look at two key developments that will shift attention to the north, marking significant milestones for the art scenes of Norway and Scotland. 27/11/2021
no comment Pinball Museum in Russia It's one of the most unusual museums in Moscow, the Russian capital's pinball museum is based on the private collection of owner Alexander Kazmin. 27/11/2021
no comment Famed Hermitage Museum stages virtual NFT exhibit V1 This is 'The Ethereal Aether', an exhibition held by Russian State Hermitage Museum. 26/11/2021
See Uffizi Gallery exhibition highlights violence against women Titled 'Lo sfregio' ("The scar") the exhibition opened in advance for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It will be on view through December 19 at the Uffizi Galleries in Florence. 25/11/2021
Touch This Russian Exhibition is encouraging people to touch its art Russia's Hermitage Museum's 'Invisible Art' exhibition is considered a milestone in the St. Petersburg museum's quest to include visually impaired art lovers. 25/11/2021
See Lubaina Himid: Exhibition of Black postmodernist opens at Tate Modern Lubaina Himid became Britain's first ever Black Turner Prize winner in 2017. London's Tate Modern is about to open the largest ever display of her world-changing works. 24/11/2021
Hear Amy Winehouse exhibition opens in London 10 years after singer's death The first major retrospective exhibition on the brilliant but troubled British musician opens on 26th November at the Design Museum in London. 24/11/2021
See Over 650 unseen Gaudí items arrive at architect's Catalonia exhibition Barcelona's Catalonia National Museum will present a collection that spans architect Antoni Gaudí's entire career with more than 650 rare pieces. 23/11/2021
Touch Christmas at the Dickens Museum: Festive joy from a master storyteller The Charles Dickens Museum has been a reflection of life in middle-class Victorian London since 1925. Each year it embraces the author's love for Christmas by putting on festive events and displaying new collections. 22/11/2021
See Why Kylie Minogue's gold hot pants now belong to a museum The singer revealed that much of her early 00s wardrobe resides at an Australian performing arts centre, along with a preservation project at London's Victoria & Albert Museum. 22/11/2021
See Fabergé's exquisite eggs go on display at V&A 'Fabergé in London: Romance and Revolution' celebrates the world-famous Russian jewellery house that has created luxury items for royals and aristocrats. 18/11/2021
Touch Talks stall between Greece and UK over return of ancient Elgin marbles The marbles — 17 figures and part of a frieze that decorated the 2,500-year-old Acropolis monument — were taken by Lord Elgin, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, in the early 19th century. 15/11/2021
Culture news France’s Culture Pass: Who is eligible and what can you buy with it? Young people across France are being offered the chance to access concerts, museums, and books for free as part of President Macron's new plan. 15/11/2021
Spotlight Hong Kong's growing cultural district helps local art scene thrive Hong Kong's art scene is growing by leaps and bounds and the new West Kowloon Cultural District is part of this new cultural ecosystem. 15/11/2021
