London's Hunterian Museum reopening after five year, £100 million redevelopment
London's Hunterian Museum will reopen on 16 May after an extensive five-year renovation costing roughly £100 million, according to The Art Newspaper.
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London museums struggle for visitors post-Covid
Annual research from The Art Newspaper has revealed that London’s museums and galleries are faring worse than global competitors in recouping the number of visitors they had pre-pandemic.
Exhibition exploring London's fog coming to Charles Dickens Museum
A new exhibition is opening at the Charles Dickens Museum later this month, exploring the role of fog on Dickens and Victorian London.
Poets in Vogue is looking in the wrong direction - where are Ted Hughes's trousers?
★★☆☆☆ A National Poetry Library exhibit, Poets in Vogue, showcases seven female poets' fashion and poetry, featuring Sylvia Plath's skirt. While celebrating female poets is essential, why focus on their clothing? And why only scrutinise women's outfits?
Pollock's Toy Museum | UK's oldest toy museum announces closure
The UK's oldest toy museum, Pollock’s, has announced its closure, in a move set to send thousands of antique toys into storage.
UK museums to close for the Queen’s funeral
As with cinemas and most shops, UK museums will also be closing their doors on Monday as the Queen is laid to rest.
Blockbuster Van Gogh exhibition coming to National Gallery
The museum will showcase at least 50 works as part of its bicentenary celebrations in 2024.
Scottish Museum of Religion to Finally Reopen Post-Pandemic
The St Mungo Museum of Religious Art and Life will reopen, over two years since visitors were last allowed in, during which time it had to fight for its very existence.
