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More science museums needed, says governor of Goa, India
BY Chris Dodd | 20 Dec 2013
The governor of the Indian state of Goa has called for the creation of more
science museums, especially in rural areas, in order to give young people the
chance to learn from scientific findings.
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Plans revealed for 75-hectare New Doha Zoo in Qatar
BY Chris Dodd | 18 Dec 2013
A master plan design has been revealed for the New Doha Zoo in Qatar, with
the 75-hectare attraction providing visitors with a sustainable focus on the
natural and climatic features of three different continents.
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Work begins on Twentieth Century Fox World
BY Kath Hudson | 18 Dec 2013
In a groundbreaking ceremony today, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer
Products revealed its Malaysian theme park will be called Twentieth Century Fox
World.
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Stonehenge visitor centre set for launch
BY Kath Hudson | 17 Dec 2013
The much vaunted Stonehenge exhibition and visitor centre opens its doors
tomorrow (18th December), transforming the site from a quick stop off and
photo
opportunity, into an immersive visitor experience, giving a sense of what it was
like to live then.
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Dinosaur theme park opens in Queensland
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Dec 2013
‘Palmersaurus’ – a dinosaur-themed park – opened to the public on Saturday
(14 December) within the grounds of the Palmer Coolum Resort in Queensland,
Australia.
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Flambards theme park sold to new owner
BY Chris Dodd | 13 Dec 2013
The Flambards theme park in Helston, Cornwall, UK has been sold to
Livingstone Leisure Ltd, with the attraction reported to have been in
administration.
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Florida art museum appoints Norman Foster for redevelopment
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Dec 2013
The deputy director of Florida’s Norton Museum of Art believes hiring world-
renowned architects Foster and Partners for its new transformation has sent a
“clear message” of the institution’s “serious ambition” to become a major
international art venue.
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DCMS survey shows high interest in arts
BY Kath Hudson | 12 Dec 2013
More than half of adults in England have visited a museum or gallery in the last
year, according to the latest Taking Part survey from the Department of Culture,
Media and Sport.
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Neptune-Benson names new CEO
BY Martin Nash | 11 Dec 2013
Kenneth Rodi has joined water treatment specialist Neptune-Benson as its CEO.
His appointment is the result of a continued strategic growth initiative
announced as part of Neptune-Benson’s partnership with Audax Group.
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English Heritage to get extra £5m funding
BY Martin Nash | 09 Dec 2013
Culture Secretary Maria Miller has announced a further £5m of funding to create
a new charity arm of English Heritage to manage England's historic sites.
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Cristiano Ronaldo kicks off museum plan
BY Martin Nash | 05 Dec 2013
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he is opening a museum
devoted
to himself, to be situated on the island of Madeira where he was born.
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