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National Museum of Scotland completes 15-year £80m regeneration

BY Andy Knaggs | 11 Feb 2019

The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh has completed the final phase of an £80m (US$103.5m, €91.3m) transformation, leading to what it says is the “creation of a world-class museum”.

Gulliver’s seeking applicants for 2019 trainee management scheme

BY Luke Cloherty | 11 Feb 2019

UK theme park operator Gulliver’s is on the lookout for applicants for its in-house management training programme, seeking fresh new talent to lead the company in the future.

Halo fan events to tour US with immersive experiences

BY Andy Knaggs | 08 Feb 2019

A touring fan experience based on the science fiction franchise Halo is due to call at five US cities this summer, giving fans a chance to experience immersive and interactive “in-universe” encounters.

Questions remain but Rio slave wharf museum still planned to go ahead

BY Andy Knaggs | 08 Feb 2019

The provision of a new museum of Afro-Brazilian culture at a Unesco World Heritage site in Rio de Janeiro remains on the cards, despite speculation that delays could cause it to lose its Unesco status.

Disney reaping rewards for park investments, says Bob Iger

BY Luke Cloherty | 07 Feb 2019

Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the company’s investments into its theme parks and resorts division has paid off, with substantial increases in popularity as a result.

Oklahoma City Zoo planning US$70m renovation and new African area

BY Luke Cloherty | 07 Feb 2019

Oklahoma City Zoo has plans for a new African enclosure that would see a dedicated area for giraffes, penguins and African wild dogs, with other renovations also planned.

Six Flags Dubai on hold as DXB sees finance options evaporate

BY Andy Knaggs | 07 Feb 2019

DXB Entertainments – the owner of Dubai Parks and Resorts – has slammed the brakes on its under- development Six Flags-branded theme park in Dubai, citing withdrawal of financing as the reason behind the move.

Museums Association details 'No Deal Brexit' concerns

BY Andy Knaggs | 07 Feb 2019

The UK’s Museums Association (MA) has urged politicians to take “all necessary action” to avoid the UK leaving the European Union without a withdrawal agreement.

Tyra Banks to open Modelland attraction in Santa Monica

BY Luke Cloherty | 06 Feb 2019

Supermodel Tyra Banks has announced that she will launch a new experiential attraction later this year themed on the modelling industry in Santa Monica, US.

SeaWorld announces Carnival's Gus Antorcha as new CEO

BY Luke Cloherty | 06 Feb 2019

Carnival Cruise Lines COO Gus Antorcha has been named as the new CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment.

Disney’s parks make losses despite revenue gains in Q4 2018

BY Luke Cloherty | 06 Feb 2019

Disney’s latest financial results show that its Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products division made increased year-on-year revenues in Q4 2018 but is still unable to turn a profit.

Reimagined Museum of Modern Art to open its doors in October

BY Andrew Manns | 06 Feb 2019

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York has announced that it will close this summer and reopen with expanded exhibition spaces on 21 October 2019.

LGBTQ community invited for first official Disney event in Paris

BY Andy Knaggs | 05 Feb 2019

Disneyland Paris is to host the first ever official LGBTQ event held at a Disney theme park when it privatises the Walt Disney Studios Park for a Magical Pride Party on 1 June 2019.

European museums partner to help "re-establish" Cairo’s Egyptian Museum

BY Andy Knaggs | 05 Feb 2019

A consortium of major European museums are to collaborate with Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities on a project to help renovate and re-establish the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, with the ultimate aim being to gain UNESCO recognition for the museum as a World Heritage Site.

Studio Gang unveil community-focused concept for Tom Lee Park

BY Andrew Manns | 05 Feb 2019

American architecture firm Studio Gang have revealed the first set of renderings of their vision to regenerate the historic Tom Lee Park in Memphis, Tennessee.

Heritage Lottery Fund rebrands as body reveals five-year plan

BY Andy Knaggs | 05 Feb 2019

Major new changes to the way that Lottery money is distributed to UK heritage causes have been announced as part of a rebrand of the Heritage Lottery Fund and the unveiling of a new five-year plan.

Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple undergoing AU$150m redevelopment

BY Luke Cloherty | 04 Feb 2019

The Sunshine Coast's Big Pineapple and its 170-hectare surrounds in Queensland, Australia, are to be transformed through an AU$150m (US$108.3m, €94.6m, £83m) redevelopment.

Glasgow Science Centre £4m revamp aiming to increase visitor diversity

BY Luke Cloherty | 04 Feb 2019

Scotland’s flagship science centre is looking to attract a more diverse group of visitors and get more people generally interested in science with a £4m (US$5.2m, €4.6m) refurbishment.

Frost Science and University of Miami collaborate on new scientific exhibition space

BY Andy Knaggs | 04 Feb 2019

A new gallery and science experience that animates scientific processes through a hands-on mix of objects, digital media and interaction is to be added to the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science) in Miami, US, with its opening scheduled to happen by the end of 2019.

Ground broken on Charleston's T-Rex Science Center

BY Andy Knaggs | 01 Feb 2019

Ground has been broken on a new science centre in Charleston, West Virginia, US, scheduled to open Q3 this year, subject to funding for the project being raised.

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National Museum of Scotland completes 15-year £80m regeneration

BY Andy Knaggs | 11 Feb 2019

The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh has completed the final phase of an £80m (US$103.5m, €91.3m) transformation, leading to what it says is the “creation of a world-class museum”.

Gulliver’s seeking applicants for 2019 trainee management scheme

BY Luke Cloherty | 11 Feb 2019

UK theme park operator Gulliver’s is on the lookout for applicants for its in-house management training programme, seeking fresh new talent to lead the company in the future.

Halo fan events to tour US with immersive experiences

BY Andy Knaggs | 08 Feb 2019

Questions remain but Rio slave wharf museum still planned to go ahead

BY Andy Knaggs | 08 Feb 2019

Disney reaping rewards for park investments, says Bob Iger

BY Luke Cloherty | 07 Feb 2019

Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the company’s investments into its theme parks and resorts division has paid off, with substantial increases in popularity as a result.

Oklahoma City Zoo planning US$70m renovation and new African area

BY Luke Cloherty | 07 Feb 2019

Oklahoma City Zoo has plans for a new African enclosure that would see a dedicated area for giraffes, penguins and African wild dogs, with other renovations also planned.

Six Flags Dubai on hold as DXB sees finance options evaporate

BY Andy Knaggs | 07 Feb 2019

Museums Association details 'No Deal Brexit' concerns

BY Andy Knaggs | 07 Feb 2019

The UK’s Museums Association (MA) has urged politicians to take “all necessary action” to avoid the UK leaving the European Union without a withdrawal agreement.

Tyra Banks to open Modelland attraction in Santa Monica

BY Luke Cloherty | 06 Feb 2019

Supermodel Tyra Banks has announced that she will launch a new experiential attraction later this year themed on the modelling industry in Santa Monica, US.

SeaWorld announces Carnival's Gus Antorcha as new CEO

BY Luke Cloherty | 06 Feb 2019

Carnival Cruise Lines COO Gus Antorcha has been named as the new CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment.

Disney’s parks make losses despite revenue gains in Q4 2018

BY Luke Cloherty | 06 Feb 2019

Disney’s latest financial results show that its Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products division made increased year-on-year revenues in Q4 2018 but is still unable to turn a profit.

Reimagined Museum of Modern Art to open its doors in October

BY Andrew Manns | 06 Feb 2019

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York has announced that it will close this summer and reopen with expanded exhibition spaces on 21 October 2019.

LGBTQ community invited for first official Disney event in Paris

BY Andy Knaggs | 05 Feb 2019

Disneyland Paris is to host the first ever official LGBTQ event held at a Disney theme park when it privatises the Walt Disney Studios Park for a Magical Pride Party on 1 June 2019.

European museums partner to help "re-establish" Cairo’s Egyptian Museum

BY Andy Knaggs | 05 Feb 2019

Studio Gang unveil community-focused concept for Tom Lee Park

BY Andrew Manns | 05 Feb 2019

American architecture firm Studio Gang have revealed the first set of renderings of their vision to regenerate the historic Tom Lee Park in Memphis, Tennessee.

Heritage Lottery Fund rebrands as body reveals five-year plan

BY Andy Knaggs | 05 Feb 2019

Major new changes to the way that Lottery money is distributed to UK heritage causes have been announced as part of a rebrand of the Heritage Lottery Fund and the unveiling of a new five-year plan.

Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple undergoing AU$150m redevelopment

BY Luke Cloherty | 04 Feb 2019

The Sunshine Coast's Big Pineapple and its 170-hectare surrounds in Queensland, Australia, are to be transformed through an AU$150m (US$108.3m, €94.6m, £83m) redevelopment.

Glasgow Science Centre £4m revamp aiming to increase visitor diversity

BY Luke Cloherty | 04 Feb 2019

Scotland’s flagship science centre is looking to attract a more diverse group of visitors and get more people generally interested in science with a £4m (US$5.2m, €4.6m) refurbishment.

Frost Science and University of Miami collaborate on new scientific exhibition space

BY Andy Knaggs | 04 Feb 2019

Ground broken on Charleston's T-Rex Science Center

BY Andy Knaggs | 01 Feb 2019

Ground has been broken on a new science centre in Charleston, West Virginia, US, scheduled to open Q3 this year, subject to funding for the project being raised.

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