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Game of Thrones creator helps shape fantastical explorable attraction for Santa Fe

BY Kim Megson | 11 Jul 2016

Game of Thrones creator George R R Martin has partnered with a design company and arts and entertainment production studio to create an explorable attraction in Santa Fe, US.

Garden Bridge faces further uncertainty as new London mayor demands public funding scrutiny

BY Kim Megson | 11 Jul 2016

The new mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has suspended work on Thomas Heatherwick’s controversial Garden Bridge project over concerns that more public money will be required to complete the £175m (US$225.6m, €204.4m) project.

Rose Museum by NEXT Architects opens in Beijing with striking floral façade

BY Kim Megson | 11 Jul 2016

The first museum in the world to be dedicated entirely to roses has opened in Beijing, with a design packed with motifs and references to the flower.

Bourbon-themed leisure district developed in Lexington, Kentucky

BY Kim Megson | 11 Jul 2016

Plans are at an advanced stage to create a new bourbon-themed leisure district in Lexington, Kentucky on the site of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

Alpamare sets opening date for first UK waterpark

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Jul 2016

Alpamare has announced the opening date of its first ever waterpark in the UK, with the £14m (US$18.2m, €16.4m) alpine-themed attraction in Scarborough launching on 28 July.

V&A claims Museum of the Year 2016 award

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jul 2016

Following a record-breaking year, London’s Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) has been named Museum of the Year 2016, with judges saying it had “indisputably become one of the best museums in the world”.

Mary Rose to be revealed to the world after 34-year conservation effort

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jul 2016

On 19 July, 471 years to the day that the Mary Rose was sunk, the flagship of Henry VIII’s fleet will be brought back to life thanks to a £39m (US$51m, €45.7m) investment.

All aboard as Derren Brown's Ghost Train opens to public

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jul 2016

Derren Brown’s Ghost Train – one of the UK’s most hotly-anticipated attractions – has finally opened to the public.

New-look Louvre completes two-year €53.5m user-friendly renovation

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2016

In an attempt to reduce crowding, Paris’s Louvre has completed two years worth of renovation and expansion, spending €53.5m (US$59.3m, £45.7m) to streamline and organise the visitor experience for the world’s most popular museum.

London's Geffrye Museum of the Home receives green light for £15m extension

BY Kim Megson | 07 Jul 2016

The Geffrye Museum of the Home in London will be comprehensively revamped in a bid to improve the experience of visitors to its Grade I listed buildings and gardens.

Olympic City Museum debuts one month ahead of Rio opening ceremony

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2016

Officials have inaugurated Rio’s Olympic City Museum one month ahead of the opening ceremony for Brazil’s 2016 Olympic Games.

Prankster’s fake animal facts offer unexpected boost for Los Angeles Zoo

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2016

Los Angeles Zoo has gained some unexpected free PR after a comedian’s ‘Animal Facts’ stunt went viral, drawing the attention of hundreds of thousands of people from around the world.

Tokyo Disney Resort plans ¥250bn expansion in bid to draw more visitors

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2016

Kyoichiro Uenishi, president of Tokyo Disney Resort operator Oriental Land Co, has said the company is planning to introduce a raft of premier new attractions as it aims to increase annual visitor numbers by 10 per cent over the next decade.

Museums Assocation forming Brexit taskforce to address challenges

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2016

In the wake of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), the Museums Association (MA) is to launch a taskforce to investigate challenges and opportunities for the UK sector in the short to medium term.

€25m restoration of Rome's Colosseum sets stage for future events

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2016

Rome's Archaeological Heritage Department has completed the first phase of a major restoration of the historic Colosseum, aimed at returning the landmark to its former glory and possibly turning it into a regular entertainment venue.

Full-size Noah's Ark recreated for biblical theme park in Kentucky

BY Kim Megson | 06 Jul 2016

A biblical theme park in the US state of Kentucky opens tomorrow (7 July), with a full-size recreation of Noah’s Ark at its heart.

New Ocean Park boss pushing forward with HK$5.5bn plans for resort destination

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jul 2016

Matthias Li Shing-chung, new chief executive of Hong Kong’s Ocean Park, has pledged to push the park forward and transform it into a fully-fledged resort destination.

James Corner hopes to melt hearts with vast ICEBERGS installation

BY Kim Megson | 06 Jul 2016

James Corner’s huge ice-themed installation for the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. has opened to the public.

Museum dedicated to single statue opens in Croatia

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jul 2016

A unique museum dedicated to a single bronze statue of Apoxyomenos has opened its doors on the Croatian island of Lošinj.

Hands-on history of videogames coming to London's Science Museum

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jul 2016

London’s Science Museum is to debut a new exhibition dedicated to 40 years of videogaming history.

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Game of Thrones creator helps shape fantastical explorable attraction for Santa Fe

BY Kim Megson | 11 Jul 2016

Game of Thrones creator George R R Martin has partnered with a design company and arts and entertainment production studio to create an explorable attraction in Santa Fe, US.

Garden Bridge faces further uncertainty as new London mayor demands public funding scrutiny

BY Kim Megson | 11 Jul 2016

Rose Museum by NEXT Architects opens in Beijing with striking floral façade

BY Kim Megson | 11 Jul 2016

The first museum in the world to be dedicated entirely to roses has opened in Beijing, with a design packed with motifs and references to the flower.

Bourbon-themed leisure district developed in Lexington, Kentucky

BY Kim Megson | 11 Jul 2016

Plans are at an advanced stage to create a new bourbon-themed leisure district in Lexington, Kentucky on the site of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

Alpamare sets opening date for first UK waterpark

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Jul 2016

Alpamare has announced the opening date of its first ever waterpark in the UK, with the £14m (US$18.2m, €16.4m) alpine-themed attraction in Scarborough launching on 28 July.

V&A claims Museum of the Year 2016 award

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jul 2016

Mary Rose to be revealed to the world after 34-year conservation effort

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jul 2016

On 19 July, 471 years to the day that the Mary Rose was sunk, the flagship of Henry VIII’s fleet will be brought back to life thanks to a £39m (US$51m, €45.7m) investment.

All aboard as Derren Brown's Ghost Train opens to public

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jul 2016

Derren Brown’s Ghost Train – one of the UK’s most hotly-anticipated attractions – has finally opened to the public.

New-look Louvre completes two-year €53.5m user-friendly renovation

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2016

London's Geffrye Museum of the Home receives green light for £15m extension

BY Kim Megson | 07 Jul 2016

The Geffrye Museum of the Home in London will be comprehensively revamped in a bid to improve the experience of visitors to its Grade I listed buildings and gardens.

Olympic City Museum debuts one month ahead of Rio opening ceremony

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2016

Officials have inaugurated Rio’s Olympic City Museum one month ahead of the opening ceremony for Brazil’s 2016 Olympic Games.

Prankster’s fake animal facts offer unexpected boost for Los Angeles Zoo

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2016

Los Angeles Zoo has gained some unexpected free PR after a comedian’s ‘Animal Facts’ stunt went viral, drawing the attention of hundreds of thousands of people from around the world.

Tokyo Disney Resort plans ¥250bn expansion in bid to draw more visitors

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2016

Museums Assocation forming Brexit taskforce to address challenges

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2016

€25m restoration of Rome's Colosseum sets stage for future events

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jul 2016

Full-size Noah's Ark recreated for biblical theme park in Kentucky

BY Kim Megson | 06 Jul 2016

A biblical theme park in the US state of Kentucky opens tomorrow (7 July), with a full-size recreation of Noah’s Ark at its heart.

New Ocean Park boss pushing forward with HK$5.5bn plans for resort destination

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jul 2016

Matthias Li Shing-chung, new chief executive of Hong Kong’s Ocean Park, has pledged to push the park forward and transform it into a fully-fledged resort destination.

James Corner hopes to melt hearts with vast ICEBERGS installation

BY Kim Megson | 06 Jul 2016

James Corner’s huge ice-themed installation for the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. has opened to the public.

Museum dedicated to single statue opens in Croatia

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jul 2016

A unique museum dedicated to a single bronze statue of Apoxyomenos has opened its doors on the Croatian island of Lošinj.

Hands-on history of videogames coming to London's Science Museum

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jul 2016

London’s Science Museum is to debut a new exhibition dedicated to 40 years of videogaming history.

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