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Imperial War Museum defends Holocaust caption criticised by historians

The caption - describing the Nazi Nuremberg Laws as defining Jews by how many “observant” Jewish grandparents they had - has been called misleading by two leading Holocaust historians.

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White House orders US museum review to ensure they meet Trump’s agenda

A letter sent by the White House is ordering several US museums to align their content with Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. The president has accused the Smithsonian of coming under the influence of a “divisive, race-centered ideology.”

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A peek inside Paris' Pompidou Center before its five-year revamp

A major exhibition by German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans is serving as the institution's final show before its closure.

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Former Rolling Stone Mick Taylor claims the Met has his stolen guitar

A rock 'n' roll relic is stirring up drama between a guitar legend and one of New York's most iconic museums.

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Smithsonian denies White House pressure over impeachment display

The museum says an “updated” display covering all US impeachments will be installed soon – amid growing criticism it’s erasing history to appease Donald Trump.

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Art Wars: Everything you need to know about George Lucas' new museum

George Lucas, the genius behind the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, has finally pulled back the curtain on his hugely ambitious museum, set to open in LA next year.

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Kazakhstan plans stellar stays at historic space sites

Kazakhstan is turning decommissioned space sites into glamping spots, museums and family-friendly tourism hubs.

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Man arrested after Stone of Destiny glass broken at Scottish museum

The glass display protecting the rare artefact was broken and the stone was not damaged in the incident. What is the Stone of Destiny and why is it so important in British history?

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My sporting life: Cristiano Ronaldo honoured in new Hong Kong museum

The CR7 Life Museum in Hong Kong promises an immersive experience about the life and times of the Portuguese footballer.

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Santorini’s Archaeological Museum reopens after major €750k renovation

The renovated Archaeological Museum of Thera opens with the acclaimed exhibition 'Cycladic Women: Unknown Stories', previously shown at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens.

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Beamish: Unique open-air attraction named UK's Museum of the Year

Featuring a recreated 1950s town, Beamish in County Durham was awarded the prestigious prize for its "joyous, immersive and unique" atmosphere that's shaped by "the stories and experiences of its community."

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Botched selfie: Tourist damages priceless painting at Florence gallery

The museum's director said that “the problem of visitors coming to museums to make memes or take selfies for social media is rampant.” The tourist was identified and “will be prosecuted".

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Netherlands returns more than 100 Benin Bronzes looted from Nigeria

The Dutch government agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in February, and the official handover ceremony will take place on 21 June. British colonial troops originally stole the artefacts in 1897.

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Louvre museum closure leaves thousands waiting for emergency meeting

The Louvre Museum in Paris delayed its opening on Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stranded in long, unmoving lines outside the iconic glass pyramid.

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Oops! Couple break crystal-covered Van Gogh chair at Italian museum

The museum has reported the incident to police and released CCTV footage as a warning to respect art in public spaces.

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Take a look inside London V&A's massive new storehouse

The V&A has opened its new Storehouse, giving the public unprecedented access to 250,000 extraordinary behind-the-scenes objects - from Elton John’s costumes to Brutalist architecture.

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200-year-old condom with erotic art goes on display at Dutch museum

The Rijksmuseum exhibition “Safe Sex?” includes an ancient contraceptive featuring an erotic etching of a nun and three erect clergymen.

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Why did activists steal the wax statue of Emmanuel Macron from museum?

The wax statue of Emmanuel Macron was stolen from the famous Parisian museum Le Musée Grévin and placed in front of the Russian embassy. Here’s why.

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Manchester Museum is the European Museum of the Year 2025

The Manchester Museum has won the European Museum of the Year Award for creating “new spaces to foster deeper community connections and promote intercultural dialogue."

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Gorillaz to celebrate 25th anniversary with new immersive exhibition

“Somewhere between order and chaos...” Celebrated British virtual band Gorillaz are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year with four special live dates and a new immersive exhibition in London, titled House Of Kong.