North East Museums: A New Chapter for Regional Heritage
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (Twam) has announced a significant rebrand, unveiling its new identity as North East Museums. This transformation marks an exciting phase as the organization prepares to extend its reach into Northumberland. Currently managing nine cultural and heritage sites across Tyne and Wear, North East Museums will expand its portfolio with the addition of
The Future of Nature: NHM’s Mixed-Reality Exhibition Takes Visitors to 2125
The Natural History Museum in London is breaking new ground with its upcoming mixed-reality exhibition, Visions of Nature, opening on 24 October. Created in collaboration with Microsoft and Saola Studio, the experience utilizes Microsoft HoloLens 2 headsets to transport visitors into an imagined year 2125, exploring a planet shaped by humanity’s environmental choices. Immersive Encounters with Wildlife and
World’s First Museum of AI Art Announced in LA
Refik Anadol Studio has unveiled plans for Dataland, the world’s first museum dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) arts, set to open in 2025 at The Grand LA in downtown Los Angeles. Dataland aims to bring together pioneers from various fields—including arts, science, AI research, and technology—under the artistic direction of Refik Anadol Studio. The museum will offer immersive
New Digital Platform Aims to Transform Access to UK Museum Collections
A groundbreaking digital platform, the Museum Data Service (MDS), was launched on 13 September, with the ambitious goal of uniting 100 million object records from museum collections across the UK. The initiative promises to be transformative for curators, researchers, educators, and other professionals in the field. The MDS is a collaborative effort between Art UK, the Collections Trust,
Brooklyn Museum: Bridging Past and Present with a New Identity
From its modest beginnings as the Brooklyn Apprentices’ Library in 1823, the Brooklyn Museum has grown into a cornerstone of New York City’s cultural landscape. Now the second-largest art museum in the city, it houses an impressive collection of over 500,000 objects, spanning everything from ancient Egyptian artefacts to contemporary art. Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, the
Natural History Museum Unveils Ambitious £150 Million Transformation Ahead of 150th Anniversary
The Natural History Museum has announced plans for a significant transformation of its South Kensington site as it approaches its 150th anniversary in 2031. The museum aims to raise £150 million to fund the restoration and revitalisation of its iconic galleries, including the beloved Dinosaur gallery, and the reopening of spaces that have been closed for decades. Museum
London Museum Unveils New Identity Amid Relocation to Smithfield Market
As the Museum of London reaches the midway point of its ambitious £437 million relocation project to Smithfield Market, it has rebranded itself as the London Museum. The rebrand includes a fresh new name, a revamped website, and a distinctive logo featuring a white clay pigeon and a gold splat—elements that reflect the city’s unique blend of grit
London Museum Launches New Website, Paving the Way for Digital Transformation
London Museum has unveiled its newly designed website, marking a significant milestone (alongside rebranding) ahead of its reopening at Smithfield in 2026. The site’s launch coincides with the museum’s broader digital transformation, reflecting its ambition to create an engaging, accessible, and future-ready online experience. A Collaborative Digital Effort The new website represents the result of 18 months of
Art’s Cool: Moscow Museum Offers Refuge From Scorching Heat
As record-breaking heatwaves ripple across Europe this summer, Moscow has found an innovative way to help its residents beat the heat. The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts is transforming its cool, climate-controlled galleries into a haven for sweltering Muscovites, proving that art can be more than inspiring—it can also be refreshing. While the soaring temperatures drive many
Madrid Cultural Refuge
As global temperatures rise and cities face increasing challenges from climate change, innovative solutions are emerging to provide relief and engage communities. Madrid has taken a leading role with its new initiative, “Refúgiate en la Cultura” (“Take Refuge in Culture”), which offers free access to air-conditioned cultural venues during the summer’s hottest hours. The program seeks to address