Albino Alligator Claude Dies at San Francisco Museum
Claude, the iconic albino alligator and mascot of the California Academy of Sciences, has died aged 30. The reptile brought joy to millions and will be deeply missed.
Category : Museums
Four new arrests in Louvre £76m jewel heist investigation
French police detain four more suspects in the audacious Louvre museum theft. The £76 million haul of French Crown Jewels, including Napoleon's gifts, is still missing. Follow the latest developments.
Four More Arrests in €88m Louvre Jewels Heist
French authorities arrest four more suspects in the brazen €88m Louvre crown jewels robbery. The stolen Napoleon-era treasures, including a diamond diadem, are still missing. Discover the latest on this major art heist.
Four arrested in £76m Louvre jewel heist
Four more suspects detained over the £76 million Louvre museum jewel robbery. The brazen daytime theft saw royal tiaras and necklaces stolen. Read the latest on the investigation.
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Wallace & Gromit London exhibition announced for 2026
Discover 'Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends' at Young V&A. Explore 150+ puppets & interactive activities. Book your £11 tickets for Feb 26-Nov 15 2026.
Aardman's 50th Anniversary Exhibition at Young V&A
Discover Wallace & Gromit's creative journey at Young V&A's Inside Aardman exhibition. Explore 150 original items from February 2026. Book your visit now!
Maths Puzzle: Are You Smarter Than a Soap Bubble?
Discover how soap bubbles reveal the solution to a classic maths puzzle about minimal road networks. Explore the new MathsWorld London and its interactive exhibits.
De Niro's 17th Century Doppelgänger Found in Museum
A Polish museum has discovered a 17th-century portrait bearing an uncanny resemblance to Robert De Niro, complete with the same distinctive mole. The actor has been invited to meet his historical lookalike.
Frida Kahlo: Record sale amid missing art scandal
As Frida Kahlo's painting sets a $60m record at Sotheby's, a major scandal unfolds over missing masterpieces from her museum. Explore the investigation into Mexico's art patrimony crisis.
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British Museum ends tobacco sponsorship deal
The British Museum terminates its controversial 15-year partnership with Japan Tobacco International following government intervention and WHO guideline breaches. Discover the implications for cultural funding.
Tories' £2bn Culture Funding: Why No Recognition?
Former culture commissioner Neil Mendoza questions why Conservative government's massive cultural investments remain unacknowledged by sector. Explore the funding facts.
Louvre closes gallery due to structural weaknesses
The Louvre Museum closes its Campana gallery due to critical structural weaknesses, weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the museum's mounting challenges.
Louvre closes gallery over structural safety fears
The Louvre Museum closes its Campana Gallery due to structural issues, weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the impact on visitors and renovation plans.
Louvre closes gallery over structural safety issues
The Louvre Museum shuts its Campana Gallery after an audit reveals structural weaknesses. This comes after a major theft and warnings about the building's condition. Discover the full story.
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Museum only accessible via eight-hour mountain hike
Discover the Frattini Bivouac, Italy's remote mountain museum accessible only by an eight-hour hike. Explore how this radical project challenges traditional art curation at 2,300 metres altitude.
Elspeth King: A Tribute to a Pioneering Curator
Remembering Elspeth King, the visionary museum director who transformed Glasgow's People's Palace into a vibrant record of working-class life and championed Scotland's feminist history.
Rare Spanish Armada astrolabe returns to Scilly
The Pednathise Head astrolabe, a rare 16th-century navigation instrument lost for centuries, has completed its global journey back to the Isles of Scilly. Discover its remarkable story.
Louvre heist: €88m jewels stolen in bungled burglary
A dramatic heist at the Louvre saw thieves steal priceless French crown jewels worth €88m. Discover how the bungled burglary unfolded and its cinematic parallels.
Pompeii Immersive Exhibition Review: Silly But Fun
Madrid Artes Digitales brings volcanic destruction to London with The Last Days of Pompeii exhibition at ImmerseLDN until March 2026. Our review of this bombastic VR experience.
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Tate staff vote to strike over 'inadequate' pay offer
Over 150 Tate staff will strike from 26 Nov to 2 Dec after rejecting a 2-3% pay rise. The action could disrupt major shows, including a new Turner & Constable exhibition.
US Museums Lose Government Funding Under Trump
A new survey reveals one-third of US museums have lost government grants since Trump took office, forcing programme cancellations and threatening their future. Discover the impact on cultural institutions.
Turner Neurodivergence Debate and Reader Letters
New documentary explores JMW Turner's potential neurodivergence while readers debate historical perspectives on mental health, volunteer plants, and thriving jazz scenes.
Harlem Studio Museum Secures New Manhattan Home
New York's Harlem Studio Museum announces its new permanent location at 242 East 125th Street after controversial relocation plan. Discover the museum's fresh start.
Fedora Man Unmasked: Louvre Heist Photo Teen Revealed
The mystery of the dapper 'fedora man' from the viral Louvre heist photo is solved. Discover how a 15-year-old French teenager became an accidental internet sensation.
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Protest at Nigerian Museum Over Benin Bronzes
Protesters storm Museum of West African Art in Benin City amid ongoing dispute over ownership of Benin bronzes looted by British colonial forces. Read the full story.
World's Biggest Pixar Exhibition Coming to London 2026
The massive Mundo Pixar Experience arrives in London Feb 2026. Explore 14 Pixar worlds in a custom Wembley Park venue. Sign up for pre-sale access now!
Fedora Man: French Teen in Viral Louvre Photo Identified
15-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux becomes internet sensation after appearing in Louvre crown jewels heist photo. Discover the story behind the viral fedora man mystery.
Louvre Heist Fedora Man is Teen Detective Enthusiast
The man in the fedora pictured outside the Louvre heist is not a detective but a 15-year-old fan of Sherlock Holmes. Discover the true story behind the viral photo that captivated millions.
British Museum Samurai Show Challenges Warrior Myths
Groundbreaking British Museum exhibition reveals the complex reality of samurai life beyond pop culture stereotypes, featuring women warriors and artistic creations. Book tickets from 10 November.
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NHM's T-Rex sports new 2025 Christmas jumper
London's Natural History Museum dresses its animatronic T-Rex in a new Christmas jumper for the 2025 festive season. Buy your own jumper and support the museum's scientific work.
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