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National Media Museum announces job cuts

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 18 Dec 2012

Bradford’s National Media Museum (NMeM) has announced more details regarding its plans to cut costs and re-emphasise the public offer, with the first phase of this concluding in January.

Cultural attraction opens in Hervey Bay, Australia

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 17 Dec 2012

Humpback whales and other species from the local environment are among the displays at Australia's Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, which opened 6 December.

York Art Gallery's major upgrade granted Arts Council funds

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 17 Dec 2012

The York Art Gallery will close for refurbishment for the next two years due to a £3.5m lottery grant from Arts Council England.

Contemporary Hauser & Wirth art gallery to open on Somerset farm

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 17 Dec 2012

Switzerland-based art gallery Hauser & Wirth has announced it will expand operations to derelict Durslade Farm in Somerset, UK come 2014.

Merlin expands European midway portfolio

BY Tom Walker | 17 Dec 2012

Merlin Entertainments is expanding its midway brands in Europe with the opening of a Madame Tussauds attraction in Prague, Czech Republic.

Disney to launch new spa concept

BY Tom Walker | 14 Dec 2012

Disney is set to launch its new spa concept with the opening of Senses - A Disney Spa at its Grand Floridian Resort in Lake Buena Vista next month.

February decision for fate of earthquake damaged Christchurch Cathedral

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 14 Dec 2012

A decision on the future of New Zealand's earthquake damaged Christchurch Cathedral should be made by February 2013, the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch has announced.

New Zealand settlers museum reopens after refurbishment

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 14 Dec 2012

A museum telling the social history of one of New Zealand's first cities has reopened in Dunedin following a four-year NZ$37.5m (US$31.69m, 24.21m euro, £19.64m) refurbishment.

India reveals multi-million dollar plans for tourist parks

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 14 Dec 2012

India has announced plans worth Rs 1,000 Crore (US$183.6m, 140.3m euro, £113.9m) to develop 20 tourist parks across the country to mirror resort town developments in Cancun, Mexico and Sentosa, Singapore.

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island looks to expand

BY Kath Hudson | 14 Dec 2012

Waterpark operator Schlitterbahn - owner of the Galveston Island Waterpark in Texas, US – is in talks with a fitness club located next to the park with the view to buying the site to extend the park with new rides

Yale reopens art gallery following US$135m revamp

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 13 Dec 2012

The Yale University Art Gallery, in Connecticut, US, has reopened its doors this week following a US$135m (103.44m euro, £83.75m) expansion.

DCMS announces further spending cuts

BY Kath Hudson | 12 Dec 2012

The Chancellor’s autumn statement has included news that DCMS grants are to be cut by around 3 per cent over the next two financial years.

Fundraising underway for New Zealand whale museum

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 12 Dec 2012

Artist prints have been released this week to raise funds for a proposed whale museum planned for Picton, New Zealand.

Visions of China theme park developers sign deal with Rotherham council

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 12 Dec 2012

The Visions of China theme park, planned for a former opencast coal mine in the Rother Valley Country Park, is one step closer to development with a lease agreement signed between the local council and developers.

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum opens in Michigan

BY Kath Hudson | 12 Dec 2012

A Zaha Hadid-designed art gallery at Michigan State University opened its doors last month. The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum will be an educational resource, as well as a community and cultural hub.

Britain's religious buildings attracting the crowds

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 12 Dec 2012

Britain's religious buildings are sought after attractions for international tourists with 6.7 million visiting churches or cathedrals in 2011.

New open-air gallery opens at Dundee Science Centre

BY Tom Walker | 12 Dec 2012

An open-air street gallery, featuring striking images of UK wildlife, has been unveiled at Dundee Science Centre.

Animated whale attraction for Korea's Lotte World

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 12 Dec 2012

An interactive theatre show, which includes an animated whale, is the latest attraction at Korean theme park Lotte World.

Museum of Mathematics to open in New York

BY Tom Walker | 12 Dec 2012

The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), the first of its kind in the US, is preparing for its launch in New York this weekend (Saturday 15 December).

Plans to safeguard National Media Museum

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 11 Dec 2012

Staff cuts, relocating archives and spending more on exhibitions, galleries and events are among the plans to safeguard the future of Bradford's National Media Museum.

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National Media Museum announces job cuts

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 18 Dec 2012

Bradford’s National Media Museum (NMeM) has announced more details regarding its plans to cut costs and re-emphasise the public offer, with the first phase of this concluding in January.

Cultural attraction opens in Hervey Bay, Australia

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 17 Dec 2012

Humpback whales and other species from the local environment are among the displays at Australia's Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, which opened 6 December.

York Art Gallery's major upgrade granted Arts Council funds

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 17 Dec 2012

The York Art Gallery will close for refurbishment for the next two years due to a £3.5m lottery grant from Arts Council England.

Contemporary Hauser & Wirth art gallery to open on Somerset farm

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 17 Dec 2012

Switzerland-based art gallery Hauser & Wirth has announced it will expand operations to derelict Durslade Farm in Somerset, UK come 2014.

Merlin expands European midway portfolio

BY Tom Walker | 17 Dec 2012

Merlin Entertainments is expanding its midway brands in Europe with the opening of a Madame Tussauds attraction in Prague, Czech Republic.

Disney to launch new spa concept

BY Tom Walker | 14 Dec 2012

Disney is set to launch its new spa concept with the opening of Senses - A Disney Spa at its Grand Floridian Resort in Lake Buena Vista next month.

February decision for fate of earthquake damaged Christchurch Cathedral

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 14 Dec 2012

A decision on the future of New Zealand's earthquake damaged Christchurch Cathedral should be made by February 2013, the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch has announced.

New Zealand settlers museum reopens after refurbishment

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 14 Dec 2012

A museum telling the social history of one of New Zealand's first cities has reopened in Dunedin following a four-year NZ$37.5m (US$31.69m, 24.21m euro, £19.64m) refurbishment.

India reveals multi-million dollar plans for tourist parks

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 14 Dec 2012

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island looks to expand

BY Kath Hudson | 14 Dec 2012

Yale reopens art gallery following US$135m revamp

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 13 Dec 2012

The Yale University Art Gallery, in Connecticut, US, has reopened its doors this week following a US$135m (103.44m euro, £83.75m) expansion.

DCMS announces further spending cuts

BY Kath Hudson | 12 Dec 2012

The Chancellor’s autumn statement has included news that DCMS grants are to be cut by around 3 per cent over the next two financial years.

Fundraising underway for New Zealand whale museum

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 12 Dec 2012

Artist prints have been released this week to raise funds for a proposed whale museum planned for Picton, New Zealand.

Visions of China theme park developers sign deal with Rotherham council

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 12 Dec 2012

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum opens in Michigan

BY Kath Hudson | 12 Dec 2012

Britain's religious buildings attracting the crowds

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 12 Dec 2012

Britain's religious buildings are sought after attractions for international tourists with 6.7 million visiting churches or cathedrals in 2011.

New open-air gallery opens at Dundee Science Centre

BY Tom Walker | 12 Dec 2012

An open-air street gallery, featuring striking images of UK wildlife, has been unveiled at Dundee Science Centre.

Animated whale attraction for Korea's Lotte World

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 12 Dec 2012

An interactive theatre show, which includes an animated whale, is the latest attraction at Korean theme park Lotte World.

Museum of Mathematics to open in New York

BY Tom Walker | 12 Dec 2012

The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), the first of its kind in the US, is preparing for its launch in New York this weekend (Saturday 15 December).

Plans to safeguard National Media Museum

BY Jessica Tasman-Jones | 11 Dec 2012

Staff cuts, relocating archives and spending more on exhibitions, galleries and events are among the plans to safeguard the future of Bradford's National Media Museum.

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