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Zamperla hopes to strike gold with Thunderbolt coaster

BY Jason Holland | 10 Apr 2014

Ride manufacturer Zamperla is debuting its new rollercoaster in May at Coney Island’s Luna Park. The Thunderbolt is Coney Island's first custom rollercoaster since 1927, the year the renowned Cyclone was built, and the destination’s first ever steel rollercoaster.

Harry Potter to cast spell over Germany with attraction debut

BY Jason Holland | 10 Apr 2014

Global Experience Specialists’ travelling Harry Potter attraction is making its German premiere in October. The 1,400sq m (15,069sq ft) exhibition, which was created in partnership with Warner Bros Consumer Products, takes visitors on a magical journey through displays inspired by the Harry Potter ‘Hogwarts’ film sets, featuring authentic costumes, props and creatures.

Excitement builds for late spring opening of Europa-Park attraction

BY Jason Holland | 10 Apr 2014

Germany’s Europa-Park is collaborating with French film giant Luc Besson to create its largest-ever indoor attraction, based on the hit movie trilogy Arthur and the Invisibles.

New Venice attraction about history, not fairground rides: Zamperla

BY Jason Holland | 09 Apr 2014

Alberto Zamperla’s planned new attraction in Venice, Italy has been met with suspicion by the mainstream media – but the head of renowned ride manufacturer Antonio Zamperla SpA insists the project is very much a cultural hub and historical attraction rather than a tacky fairground.

Art museum graduate training scheme secures key funding

BY Jak Phillips | 09 Apr 2014

The Bowes Museum in County Durham hopes to serve as a launchpad for the next generation of museum industry workers after winning a major funding grant for graduate training.

Lego bound for Istanbul as part of Merlin attractions cluster

BY Jason Holland | 09 Apr 2014

Merlin Entertainments is continuing its global roll out of Legoland Discovery Centres having signed a deal with shopping centre developer Multi to bring the popular attraction to Istanbul.

Mars simulator experience coming to Florida, US

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Apr 2014

A Mars encounter could soon become a reality, after plans were revealed to build a US$80m (£47.7m, €57.9m) Mars-themed attraction in Brevard County, Florida.

£11.5m naval attractions open in Portsmouth and Gosport

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Apr 2014

A new £11.5m trio of exhibitions have opened in Hampshire telling the “untold stories” of the Royal Navy.

Puy du Fou-style theme park for Auckland Castle, UK

BY Jason Holland | 08 Apr 2014

French theme park Puy du Fou has announced it will partner with Auckland Castle in the UK to create its first international location.

British Museum is world’s second-most visited

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Apr 2014

London’s British Museum is now one of three in the UK capital to be among the 10 most visited museums in the world, alongside the National Gallery and the Tate Modern.

Paris’ Louvre remains world’s most visited museum

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Apr 2014

The Louvre in Paris remains the world’s most visited museum, beating nearest rival the British Museum in London by more than 1.5 million visitors.

Polish museum uses multimedia to tell Pope John Paul II’s story

BY Jason Holland | 08 Apr 2014

Pope John Paul II’s life is being celebrated in a new €6.2m (US$8.5m, £5.1m) museum in the Polish city of Wadowice.

Sydney’s version of the New York High Line to open this year

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Apr 2014

Work to create Sydney’s version of New York’s High Line has begun, with plans to transform a disused rail track, originally used for transporting freight, into a reinvigorated public space for leisure.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel museum on course for 2016 opening

BY Jak Phillips | 08 Apr 2014

Legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel – creator of UK landmarks like Bristol’s Clifton suspension bridge – is to be the subject of a new £7m ($11.6m, €8.5m) museum celebrating his work.

Pérez Art Museum Miami opens with ornate Herzog and de Meuron design

BY Jak Phillips | 08 Apr 2014

The Herzog and de Meuron-designed Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) launched recently in Miami’s new Museum Park, featuring 200,000sq ft (18,581sq m) of exhibition space.

Beijing fine art gallery flaunts seductive curves following makeover

BY Jak Phillips | 07 Apr 2014

The Hongkun Fine Art Gallery has reopened in Beijing following a refurbishment by Vienna and Beijing-based architectural firm Penda, featuring a fluid, curved design.

World’s largest aquarium makes waves in China

BY Jason Holland | 07 Apr 2014

A new US$806.5m (€587m, £486m) aquatic theme park in China has broken five Guinness World Records on opening and is now officially recognised as the largest aquarium on the planet.

National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, US, unveils US$27.5m redesign

BY Jak Phillips | 07 Apr 2014

America’s National Civil Rights Museum, the converted motel where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated, reopened its doors on Saturday – the day after the 46th anniversary of King’s death – following an extensive redevelopment.

English Heritage backs leisure plans for Brighton Hippodrome

BY Jak Phillips | 04 Apr 2014

Ambitious proposals to redevelop the Grade II listed Brighton Hippodrome into a leisure complex have been backed by English Heritage, which said this could be the “final chance” to save the 117-year-old structure.

British heritage gets £30m funding injection from HLF

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Apr 2014

The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced £30m of funding towards 10 diverse projects across the length and breadth of the UK.

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5835 to 5854 of 9640 news stories

Zamperla hopes to strike gold with Thunderbolt coaster

BY Jason Holland | 10 Apr 2014

Harry Potter to cast spell over Germany with attraction debut

BY Jason Holland | 10 Apr 2014

Excitement builds for late spring opening of Europa-Park attraction

BY Jason Holland | 10 Apr 2014

Germany’s Europa-Park is collaborating with French film giant Luc Besson to create its largest-ever indoor attraction, based on the hit movie trilogy Arthur and the Invisibles.

New Venice attraction about history, not fairground rides: Zamperla

BY Jason Holland | 09 Apr 2014

Art museum graduate training scheme secures key funding

BY Jak Phillips | 09 Apr 2014

The Bowes Museum in County Durham hopes to serve as a launchpad for the next generation of museum industry workers after winning a major funding grant for graduate training.

Lego bound for Istanbul as part of Merlin attractions cluster

BY Jason Holland | 09 Apr 2014

Merlin Entertainments is continuing its global roll out of Legoland Discovery Centres having signed a deal with shopping centre developer Multi to bring the popular attraction to Istanbul.

Mars simulator experience coming to Florida, US

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Apr 2014

A Mars encounter could soon become a reality, after plans were revealed to build a US$80m (£47.7m, €57.9m) Mars-themed attraction in Brevard County, Florida.

£11.5m naval attractions open in Portsmouth and Gosport

BY Tom Anstey | 09 Apr 2014

A new £11.5m trio of exhibitions have opened in Hampshire telling the “untold stories” of the Royal Navy.

Puy du Fou-style theme park for Auckland Castle, UK

BY Jason Holland | 08 Apr 2014

French theme park Puy du Fou has announced it will partner with Auckland Castle in the UK to create its first international location.

British Museum is world’s second-most visited

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Apr 2014

London’s British Museum is now one of three in the UK capital to be among the 10 most visited museums in the world, alongside the National Gallery and the Tate Modern.

Paris’ Louvre remains world’s most visited museum

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Apr 2014

The Louvre in Paris remains the world’s most visited museum, beating nearest rival the British Museum in London by more than 1.5 million visitors.

Polish museum uses multimedia to tell Pope John Paul II’s story

BY Jason Holland | 08 Apr 2014

Pope John Paul II’s life is being celebrated in a new €6.2m (US$8.5m, £5.1m) museum in the Polish city of Wadowice.

Sydney’s version of the New York High Line to open this year

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Apr 2014

Isambard Kingdom Brunel museum on course for 2016 opening

BY Jak Phillips | 08 Apr 2014

Legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel – creator of UK landmarks like Bristol’s Clifton suspension bridge – is to be the subject of a new £7m ($11.6m, €8.5m) museum celebrating his work.

Pérez Art Museum Miami opens with ornate Herzog and de Meuron design

BY Jak Phillips | 08 Apr 2014

The Herzog and de Meuron-designed Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) launched recently in Miami’s new Museum Park, featuring 200,000sq ft (18,581sq m) of exhibition space.

Beijing fine art gallery flaunts seductive curves following makeover

BY Jak Phillips | 07 Apr 2014

The Hongkun Fine Art Gallery has reopened in Beijing following a refurbishment by Vienna and Beijing-based architectural firm Penda, featuring a fluid, curved design.

World’s largest aquarium makes waves in China

BY Jason Holland | 07 Apr 2014

A new US$806.5m (€587m, £486m) aquatic theme park in China has broken five Guinness World Records on opening and is now officially recognised as the largest aquarium on the planet.

National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, US, unveils US$27.5m redesign

BY Jak Phillips | 07 Apr 2014

English Heritage backs leisure plans for Brighton Hippodrome

BY Jak Phillips | 04 Apr 2014

British heritage gets £30m funding injection from HLF

BY Tom Anstey | 04 Apr 2014

The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced £30m of funding towards 10 diverse projects across the length and breadth of the UK.

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