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EXCLUSIVE: Europa City will play a key role in Paris 2024 Olympic bid

BY Kim Megson | 15 Feb 2016

The director of Europa City – one of the largest ongoing leisure developments on the continent – has told CLAD how the scheme can bolster the Paris bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Herzog & de Meuron complete €47m renovation of historic Unterlinden Museum in France

BY Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2016

After three years of work, the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar, France has re-opened to the public, with a new subterranean gallery space created by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron.

Why not spend a night in Van Gogh's bedroom?

BY Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2016

The Art Institute of Chicago is giving visitors to the US city the chance to step directly into the world of Vincent Van Gogh.

MAD Architects' floating Pingtan Art Museum will 'bridge history and the future'

BY Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2016

Pingtan Art Museum, a spectacular floating cultural island designed by Beijing-based innovators MAD Architects, has entered the construction phase in China’s Fujian province.

World of Science's CA$40m redevelopment turns facility into its own science lesson

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Feb 2016

Edmonton’s Telus World of Science in Canada has unveiled proposals for a CA$40m (US$28.6m, €25.3m, £19.8m) redevelopment to transform the ageing facility.

World's oldest aircraft carrier to become luxury hotel and museum

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Feb 2016

INS Viraat – the world’s oldest existing aircraft carrier – is to be decommissioned in June and turned into a museum and luxury hotel in Andhra Pradesh, India.

President increases Smithsonian budget to US$922m for 2017

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Feb 2016

The Smithsonian Institute will receive an additional US$82m (€72.5m, £56.7m) in funding for 2017, should outgoing US President Barack Obama’s budget request be approved by Congress.

LaunchPAD Children's Museum opens to public

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Feb 2016

Following 13 years of planning and development, the newly christened LaunchPAD Children’s Museum in Iowa, US, has reopened to the public following a multi-million dollar makeover.

Sega plans new indoor theme parks as part of global expansion

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Feb 2016

With Sonic the Hedgehog reportedly set to make his way onto the silver screen, Sega Sammy boss Hajime Satomi has said that’s only the start for the entertainment as it looks to expand outside of the gaming market with new ventures including indoor theme parks.

Frosts step in to save Miami science museum after funding shortfall

BY Kim Megson | 11 Feb 2016

A turbulent bid to build a world-class science museum in Miami is back on track after two principal donors stepped in to provide crucial funding to the cash-stricken project.

2016 Presidential budget request allocates US$3bn to national parks

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Feb 2016

US President Barack Obama’s budget request for the fiscal year 2016 has included US$3bn (€2.7bn, £2.1bn) for the National Park Service’s (NPS) critical conservation, preservation and recreation mission.

Funding overhaul can fix broken Britain's culture policy, says report

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Feb 2016

An independent report has suggested that a forthcoming government White Paper on culture is crucial to the sector, providing a “once in 50 years” opportunity to fix the national cultural policy framework for Britain.

Bjarke Ingels will design 2016 Serpentine Gallery pavilion

BY Kim Megson | 10 Feb 2016

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels and his studio BIG have been chosen to design the 2016 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion within London’s Kensington Gardens.

Work starts on London's £26m Postal Museum

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Feb 2016

Work has started on a new heritage attraction in London, with the £26m (US$37.7m, €33.4m) Postal Museum to chronicle five centuries of social and communication history across Britain.

National Arts Centre in Ottawa begins million-dollar makeover

BY Kim Megson | 10 Feb 2016

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of “an architectural rejuvenation” for Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa.

Disney smashes earnings records on the back of phenomenal Star Wars success

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Feb 2016

After being recently named the world’s most powerful brand, Disney has continued to excel, using its Star Wars muscle to drive the company to record earnings in its latest financial report.

Mattel launching first FEC at Liverpool's Albert Dock this March

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Feb 2016

Toy manufacturer Mattel’s first FEC coming to Liverpool in late March, with an Easter opening date now set for the £1.5m (US$2.2m, €1.9m) attraction.

Ennead Architects complete cantilevered Westmoreland Art Museum expansion

BY Kim Megson | 10 Feb 2016

The architects behind the US$20m (€17.7m, £13.8m) renovation of the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, have claimed their work has launched “a new era” for the institution.

Mather to develop new visitor attraction for California's Rose Bowl

BY Kim Megson | 09 Feb 2016

British exhibition and interior designers Mather & Co will venture into the US market for the first time after winning a competitive tender to develop a new visitor attraction and stadium tour experience at California’s world famous Rose Bowl Stadium.

Jimi Hendrix's former London flat opened up as permanent exhibition

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Feb 2016

The former London home of legendary music icon, Jimi Hendrix, is about to be opened up to the public and turned into a permanent exhibition looking at his life.

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3941 to 3960 of 9725 news stories

EXCLUSIVE: Europa City will play a key role in Paris 2024 Olympic bid

BY Kim Megson | 15 Feb 2016

Herzog & de Meuron complete €47m renovation of historic Unterlinden Museum in France

BY Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2016

After three years of work, the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar, France has re-opened to the public, with a new subterranean gallery space created by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron.

Why not spend a night in Van Gogh's bedroom?

BY Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2016

The Art Institute of Chicago is giving visitors to the US city the chance to step directly into the world of Vincent Van Gogh.

MAD Architects' floating Pingtan Art Museum will 'bridge history and the future'

BY Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2016

Pingtan Art Museum, a spectacular floating cultural island designed by Beijing-based innovators MAD Architects, has entered the construction phase in China’s Fujian province.

World of Science's CA$40m redevelopment turns facility into its own science lesson

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Feb 2016

Edmonton’s Telus World of Science in Canada has unveiled proposals for a CA$40m (US$28.6m, €25.3m, £19.8m) redevelopment to transform the ageing facility.

World's oldest aircraft carrier to become luxury hotel and museum

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Feb 2016

INS Viraat – the world’s oldest existing aircraft carrier – is to be decommissioned in June and turned into a museum and luxury hotel in Andhra Pradesh, India.

President increases Smithsonian budget to US$922m for 2017

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Feb 2016

The Smithsonian Institute will receive an additional US$82m (€72.5m, £56.7m) in funding for 2017, should outgoing US President Barack Obama’s budget request be approved by Congress.

LaunchPAD Children's Museum opens to public

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Feb 2016

Following 13 years of planning and development, the newly christened LaunchPAD Children’s Museum in Iowa, US, has reopened to the public following a multi-million dollar makeover.

Sega plans new indoor theme parks as part of global expansion

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Feb 2016

Frosts step in to save Miami science museum after funding shortfall

BY Kim Megson | 11 Feb 2016

A turbulent bid to build a world-class science museum in Miami is back on track after two principal donors stepped in to provide crucial funding to the cash-stricken project.

2016 Presidential budget request allocates US$3bn to national parks

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Feb 2016

Funding overhaul can fix broken Britain's culture policy, says report

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Feb 2016

Bjarke Ingels will design 2016 Serpentine Gallery pavilion

BY Kim Megson | 10 Feb 2016

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels and his studio BIG have been chosen to design the 2016 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion within London’s Kensington Gardens.

Work starts on London's £26m Postal Museum

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Feb 2016

Work has started on a new heritage attraction in London, with the £26m (US$37.7m, €33.4m) Postal Museum to chronicle five centuries of social and communication history across Britain.

National Arts Centre in Ottawa begins million-dollar makeover

BY Kim Megson | 10 Feb 2016

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of “an architectural rejuvenation” for Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa.

Disney smashes earnings records on the back of phenomenal Star Wars success

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Feb 2016

After being recently named the world’s most powerful brand, Disney has continued to excel, using its Star Wars muscle to drive the company to record earnings in its latest financial report.

Mattel launching first FEC at Liverpool's Albert Dock this March

BY Tom Anstey | 10 Feb 2016

Toy manufacturer Mattel’s first FEC coming to Liverpool in late March, with an Easter opening date now set for the £1.5m (US$2.2m, €1.9m) attraction.

Ennead Architects complete cantilevered Westmoreland Art Museum expansion

BY Kim Megson | 10 Feb 2016

Mather to develop new visitor attraction for California's Rose Bowl

BY Kim Megson | 09 Feb 2016

Jimi Hendrix's former London flat opened up as permanent exhibition

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Feb 2016

The former London home of legendary music icon, Jimi Hendrix, is about to be opened up to the public and turned into a permanent exhibition looking at his life.

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