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Join Revels and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture for the Summer Solstice!
Revels is excited to return to the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture with an exciting program of singing, dancing, and puppetry! Come join in this FREE event on the […]
Two Point Museum x DAVE THE DIVER collaboration update now available
Publisher SEGA and developer Two Point Studios have released the version 10.0 update for Two Point Museum, which brings MINTROCKET’s DAVE THE DIVER to the museum’s Digiverse, the compan…
Texas Science & Natural History Museum opens new bat exhibit
During summer sunsets, Austin locals and tourists alike eagerly wait near the Congress Avenue bridge. Each evening, nearly 1.5 million bats emerge from underneath the bridge to begin their nightly flight to find food, covering the orange sky with black silhouettes. Open until August 2027, the Texas Science & Natural History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Masters...
WATCH LIVE: Barack and Michelle Obama open Obama Presidential Center with Springsteen, Stevie Wonder
Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago.
Obama Presidential Center opening: Live updates on star-studded ceremony
The opening ceremony of the sprawling campus and eight-story museum in Chicago celebrates the country’s first Black president.
Iconic Chicago Museum of Science Industry closed Thursday; open for free day Friday
One of Chicago's most famous museums will be closed to the public Thursday to support the grand opening of the new, highly anticipated Obama Presidential Center.
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Finalists: Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria, The Museum of Human Achievement, Harry Ransom Center “Free Tuesdays rock! I...
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Across three days of discussion and debate, museums and science centre professionals explored the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of public engagement with science
Quincy Museum holds Women in Politics Talk with Mayor Linda Moore
Women’s rights started long before the 19th Amendment was adopted into the Constitution in 1920. As women spoke out for their right to vote, the city of Quincy and the state of Illinois was prominent in the support of women’s suffrage.
Quincy Museum holds Women in Politics Talk with Mayor Linda Moore
Quincy Mayor Linda Moore spoke to women about the importance of the history of women in politics.
35th Annual RockFest wraps up at Tellus Science Museum
If you are looking to dig into some hands-on family fun before the weekend slips away, a massive, brilliant display of Earth's natural treasures is waiting for you straight up Interstate 75. The 35th Annual RockFest is wrapping up its final afternoon of action at the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville. The highly anticipated, two-day weekend spectacular stands as the Southeast’s premier gathering for geology hobbyists, fossil hunters, and families looking to spark an early passion for earth science in their children.
Exhibit at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry re-creates Anne Frank's hidden annex
A historical exhibit at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is giving visitors a chance to walk through a re-creation of Anne Frank's hidden annex.
ENTERTAINMENT: Film tracks four emerging opera stars; MacArthur Museum screens ‘The Forgotten War’
The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History screens the documentary “The Forgotten War,” examining the three years of heavy combat in the Korean War from the perspective of soldiers that fought it.
Museum of Science and Industry marks Anne Frank's birthday with free admission
To commemorate Anne Frank's birthday, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry is offering free admission to the museum and its exhibit on her legacy.
Club Science: Pride
School may be out for summer, but the Science Museum of Minnesota in Saint Paul is keeping the curiosity alive with something exciting for grown-ups. Caillean Kapoor, visitor experience manager at the Science Museum, joined Minnesota Live to share details about Club Science: Pride, a vibrant 21-plus night happening Saturday, June 13 starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are still available and include museum admission, an Omnitheater show and a drink ticket.
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: June 12 ~ 14, 2026 Edition
Twin Cities residents can enjoy art fairs, Pride events, concerts, theater, family attractions, markets, museums, and outdoor adventures June 12–14.
Alf opens science residency
Researchers and specialists with expertise in identifying fossilized plants can apply for a paid, short-term science residency at the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology in Claremont.
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science celebrating World Snake Day with hands-on event
Reptile lovers are in for a serpentine celebration on Friday at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson.
Big dreams and even bigger possibilities possible with Science Museum Oklahoma's Barbie experience
Science Museum Oklahoma has a brand-new exhibit celebrating an iconic doll that has inspired children to imagine big through her many careers.
Cooking up a Storm: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry shares fun food experiments for kids
ABC7 cooked up a science storm with a famous Chicago museum.
Husky Heritage Sports Museum Open Saturday June 13
The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum , located in the UConn Alumni Center on the UConn Storrs campus, will be open to the public for on Saturd...
From Illinois politics to entrepreneur museum: A founder’s $400 million bet
John Tillman, who founded the libertarian think tank Illinois Policy Institute in 2002, is trying to raise $400 million to build a national museum for entrepreneurs called Hall of Giants
Science on Screen event explores severe weather events and climate change
The Georgia Southern Museum concluded its Science on Screen series last week with an event focused on severe weather, climate change, and disaster preparedness.
ENTERTAINMENT: Flag Day concert, ‘Anastasia’ musical on weekend ‘set list’
The Little Rock Winds’ 29th annual Flag Day concert, 7 p.m. Sunday on the old parade ground behind the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in MacArthur Park continues the band’s America250 celebration with a program of marches, patriotic songs, and pop tunes.
ENTERTAINMENT: Flag Day concert, ‘Anastasia’ musical on weekend ‘set list’
The Little Rock Winds’ 29th annual Flag Day concert, 7 p.m. Sunday on the old parade ground behind the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in MacArthur Park continues the band’s America250 celebration with a program of marches, patriotic songs, and pop tunes.
KU museums highlight global art, science during World Cup
Two KU museums are highlighting global connections this summer with exhibitions tied to the World Cup games in the Kansas City area.
Diane LaFollette retires as CEO of Mid-America Science Museum
HOT SPRINGS -- After 13 years at the helm of Mid-America Science Museum, Diane LaFollette has announced her retirement.
Richmond art museum brings historic pieces across Virginia
Staff from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts brought historic paintings, photographs and other pieces to downtown Harrisonburg Friday and Saturday in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Blue mushrooms, shy trees and glowing seas: Beaker Street Science Photography prize
The 12 finalists will be exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, including images of newborn fish, a native wasp and satellite trails across the night sky
Science Museum Oklahoma offers family fun with upcoming Space Day and Sally's Night
With school out and summer in full swing, Science Museum Oklahoma is inviting families to spend the day and night exploring the science of space this Friday.
Science Museum Oklahoma offers free admission for dads on Father's Day
Science Museum Oklahoma invites fathers to enjoy free admission on Father's Day with a child's ticket purchase, encouraging family learning and exploration.
Explore landscapes of America at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s Free Family Fun Day
Enjoy a creative journey across America at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s Free Family Fun Day, where families can craft landscapes in various media and assemble them into a special souvenir album honoring America’s 250th birthday.
African American Museum of Iowa goes big for annual Juneteenth celebration
The African American Museum of Iowa’s Juneteenth Festival, set for June 20, features live music, family activities, vendors, free museum access and more.
Boat Float 'n’ Folk Festival returns to Chittenango
The Boat Float n’ Folk Festival returns June 13 to the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum with paddling, music and history.
How Lander's 'Mushroom Man’ Turned Rabbit Poop Project Into Big Science
A project digging through rabbit poop led mycologist Jack States — aka Lander's Mushroom Man — to discover a famous mold and 12 new species of truffles.…
The Virtual OS Museum lets you relive over 600 operating systems right on your desktop
From mainframes, to Mac OS, and everything in between.
What music came before New Orleans jazz? A new exhibit explores early Louisiana tunes.
A student of African American music history, John Davis came to New Orleans in search of the sound that came before jazz. This museum exhibit displays what he discovered.
Political protest gets top billing at theaters, comedy clubs and museums near you
As the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a growing number of local theaters, museums, artists and performers in the left-leaning suburbs of Washington are highlighting art that protests the Trump administration.
Museum of Science and Industry to close on opening day of Obama Presidential Center
Chicago's iconic Griffin Museum of Science and Industry will close for opening day of the Obama Presidential Center, a spokesperson for the museum said.
Great River Children’s Museum Teams With Science Museum of Minnesota for “Forces in Motion”
(KNSI) - Kids ready to push, pull, roll, and race will have a place to burn that energy Friday as the Great Ri...
4 things to know about Obama's new presidential museum
Here’s a closer look at the top attractions of the campus that is expected to draw as many as 1 million visitors annually.
Obama's new presidential museum, by the numbers
The Obama Presidential Center will open June 19, more than a decade after the former president chose his hometown of Chicago for the project.
Obama's new museum is political and personal
The Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago with dignitaries
Obama's new museum is political and personal
The Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago with dignitaries
Obama's new museum is political and personal
The Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago with dignitaries
With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personal
Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the Chicago location to the textured stone adorning its dramatic tower, art installations and a striped reading chairs that resemble ones in his own home
Presidential museum showcases political and personal sides of Obama with sprawling community campus
The Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago.
NY state government helped shape American ideals. How we reported it
USA TODAY Network-New York spotlighted the historical links between political leaders in Albany and American rights forged over the past 250 years.
Presidential museum showcases political and personal sides of Obama with sprawling community campus
The Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago with dignitaries.
Presidential museum showcases political and personal sides of Obama with sprawling community campus
CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the location on Chicago's South Side to textured stone adorning its dramatic tower to striped reading chairs that are similar to ones in his own home.
Presidential museum showcases political and personal sides of Obama with sprawling community campus
Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the Chicago location to the textured stone adorning its dramatic tower to art installations and a pair of striped reading chairs in the library that are similar to the ones he owns.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Music’ at Wildwood; ‘Aftermaths’ exhibit opens at AMFA Saturday
"Aftermaths: Mat Collishaw," featuring the latest film from British painter, photographer, sculptor and filmmaker Mat Collishaw, opens Saturday in the Fine Arts Club New Media Gallery at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
The best museums in the world for art, history, and science
From the Louvre's 380,000 displayed objects to a Chicago science museum where every exhibit lets you run the experiment yourself
Demuth Museum, Lancaster Museum of Art to change names, become unified
The Demuth Museum and the Lancaster Museum of Art have new names.
Temporary exhibition at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art explores artistic ‘conversation’ between father and son
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has introduced a new, temporary exhibit that showcases a “conversation” between a father and son through their own unique, artistic visions.
Science Museum of Virginia's 'Survival of the Slowest' shows being slow can be survival advantage
Featuring live animals including a two-toed sloth, a lesser hedgehog tenrec and snakes, the exhibition encourages guests to take their time to discover how biology concepts apply in the real world and how animal survival is all about trade-offs.
Meet Lynette Reiner. She brings science to life at McKinley Museum
In this week's "Five questions with" feature, meet Lynette Reiner, science director at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum.
Meet Lynette Reiner. She brings science to life at McKinley Museum
In this week's "Five questions with" feature, meet Lynette Reiner, science director at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum.
Inside MAD’s stunning spiral-cloud science museum
The Hainan Science Museum is an impressive cultural hub for science and technology education. Designed by lead architect Ma Yansong, from MAD architectural firm, the museum is positioned at the edge of the Wuyuan River National Wetland Park.
American Black Bear Cub Arrives at Museum of Life and Science
The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, N.C., announced the arrival of a one-year-old male American black bear cub to its Explore the Wild: Black Bears habitat on 5 May.
Fort Lauderdale’s Museum of Discovery and Science hosts hurricane readiness workshop - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - The Museum of Discovery and Science hosted its annual “Eye of the Storm” event in Fort Lauderdale.The annual workshop tookRead More
Ali, Chamberlain Memorabilia Key to Sports Museum Case
Ownership of Muhammad Ali’s 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” World Boxing Council title belt and of a uniform worn by Wilt Chamberlain as a high school player in 1954 are among the 11 high-value memorabilia items at issue in a new federal lawsuit brought by Collectable Sports Assets LLC (CSA) against sports memorabilia museum Sports …
Science Museum Oklahoma brings Barbie experience to kids
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Houston Museum of Natural Science opens interactive exhibit exploring digital literacy
The exhibit is located on Level 2 of the Museum’s main campus, and is on view now through January 2027.
Museum in Tewksbury offers journey through public health history
Nursing, mental health, dentistry and the fight against infectious disease highlight the Public Health Museum at Tewksbury Hospital.
Museum in Tewksbury offers journey through public health history
Nursing, mental health, dentistry and the fight against infectious disease highlight the Public Health Museum at Tewksbury Hospital.
Summer Events at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has many summer events and activities planned.
Science Museum Oklahoma to open Barbie career exhibit June 6
Science Museum Oklahoma opens Barbie You Can Be Anything exhibit June 6, featuring hands-on career exploration for children through summer.
Hidden in plain sight: DNA reveals 15 overlooked coral lineages in the Indo-Pacific
Scientists have discovered that one of the ocean's most recognizable corals, the iconic “organ pipe coral” — long believed to be a single widespread species — includes at least 15 genetically distinct lineages. Two of these lineages are currently known only from the Red Sea. The findings, publish
UAMS College of Public Health Celebrates Class of 2026
The smiles and hugs were plenty as the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health recognized its newest graduates during its 2026 commencement at Little Rock’s Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. There were 72 graduates in this year’s class. Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D.,…
DNA solves 250-year-old mystery of the Seychelles’ lost crocodiles
Scientists have solved the mystery of the Seychelles’ vanished crocodiles using DNA from historic museum specimens. The reptiles were not a unique species after all, but an isolated population of saltwater crocodiles that likely drifted thousands of kilometers across the Indian Ocean.
Exciting Beer And Science Events Planned Through 2027 At Fulton Brewing
Get ready for the 'Lab Partners' collaboration between Fulton Brewing and the Science Museum, blending craft beer and science education starting June 11 at the North Loop taproom.
Rep. Malliotakis leaves House caucus after failed museum vote
Democrats say Republicans added “poison pills” to the bill.
PRESS RELEASE: Science Museum Oklahoma explores the oceans with SMO21+: SEAS The Night
Science Museum Oklahoma invites guests 21 and older to chart a course for curiosity during SMO21+: SEAS The Night on Friday, June 26.
Photographer Catherine Opie is everywhere all at once this spring
'Holding Blue,' a new exhibit of Catherine Opie's photography, opens May 28 at Regen Projects in L.A. Her work will also appear at the Autry Museum, Hauser & Wirth and others.
Students learn about art preservation at NYC’s Met
Many steps are required before an object is exhibited in a museum.
The Virtual OS Museum lets you run Mac OS, A/UX, NeXTSTEP, more
If you’ve ever wondered what it felt like to use the many operating systems Apple (and NeXT) released over the past 40-plus years, The Virtual OS Museum has got you covered, and then some.
Birthplace museum free for Armed Forces personnel
BRISTOL — The Birthplace of Country Music Museum is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their
Gelati Celesti announces new flavor for Science Museum sloth exhibit
Ice cream shop Gelati Celesti and the Science Museum of Virginia are partnering up with a new flavor that’s worth slowing down for.
Two new ‘doctors of the reef’ cleaner wrasses identified by museum scientists
Discovery of Goldenrod Cleaner and the Cinnabar Cleaner Wrasses demonstrate that the most watched animals on coral reefs can still surprise researchers.
Slap You With Science! - Pokemon fossils in a museum?
Orville Hicks Mountain Talkers Storytelling Contest taking place on May 30
BOONE — The Orville Hicks Mountain Talkers Storytelling Contest will return to Boone on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Hickory Ridge History Museum for an afternoon celebrating Appalachian storytelling, music,
U-2 spy plane arrives at National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
Albuquerque visitors can now see a Cold War U-2 spy plane up close at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.
'World-Class' At The Petersen Museum Condenses 100 Years Of Mercedes-Benz Into A Well-Curated Greatest Hits Exhibit Featuring Cars You've Definitely Never Seen Before
Even for the most discerning Mercedes fan, there will be at least a couple cars in this 42-vehicle exhibit that surprise and delight.
Science Saturdays at Hagley Museum Bring Hands-On STEM Activities to Families
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month through December, Hagley Museum is hosting Science Saturdays to engage families in learning about STEM.
House rejects Smithsonian women’s museum bill after GOP bans ‘biological men’
The widely backed proposal devolved into a partisan fight after Republicans changed the bill to ensure no transgender people are included in exhibits
Democrats revolt over 'biological' wording in women's history museum bill
Democratic lawmakers voted against a women's history museum bill Republicans amended to focus on biological women, not trans people.
House set to vote on American women’s history museum
The project enjoyed wide bipartisan support before Republicans amended it in March to ensure only females at birth could be honored.
Could the Museum of Science and Industry offer permanent free admission?
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry could return to being a free museum for everyone.
Person rescued from water near Museum of Science in Boston
Boston firefighters in survival suits rescued a person from the water near Science Park. The person was taken to the hospital by Boston EMS.
Inaugural Maine Science Awards planned in Bangor this fall
Hollywood Casino Bangor to host, Maine Discovery Museum will produce the awards ceremony, set for Oct. 15
New Exhibit at International Museum of Surgical Science Highlights Role of Filipino Nurses in Healthcare
“Unheard Voices of Care: Filipino Nurses in America” runs until Aug. 2 at the International Museum of Surgical Science. The exhibit highlights stories of Filipino nurses from the 1940s to present day.
MoMI announces the 2026 season of 'Open Worlds: Science' Programs
With themes ranging from walking for brain health, infinity day, NYC wildlife, and more May–October 2026 Astoria, New York, May 18, 2026 — The wildlife of New York City, walking and brain health, the nature of infinity, and alien encounters are some of the subjects explored in the second season of Open Worlds: Science, science-focused programs presented as part of Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI)’s free Open Worlds initiative. Running through October, Open Worlds: Science features scientist-led talks, screenings, and hands-on activities that all relate to science and the moving image to help illuminate and excite visitors of all ages about the ways science affects daily life.
MAD completes the Hainan Science Museum, which ‘floats’ against the skyline
‘A science museum's job is no longer to deliver facts. It is to teach children how to ask them,’ says Ma Yansong, founder of the firm
Scientists Keep Finding Major Discoveries Lurking in Museum Backrooms
Here are six of the best.
BUSINESS BRIEFS May 18, 2025: Business news in the Berkshires and beyond
Business news from Shakespeare & Company, Norman Rockwell Museum, WAM Theatre, Greylock, and more
Kids narrate new audio tour at Albuquerque's National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Third graders at Lavaland Elementary recorded a new audio tour at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.
Frequent museum visits tied to reduced cellular aging, research finds
People who regularly visit museums or engage in creative activities may age more slowly on a biological level, according to a new UK research study.
Juufuutei Raden’s Guide for Pixel Museum DLC ‘Hakone Travelogue’ announced
Jupiter Corporation has announced pixel puzzle game Juufuutei Raden’s Guide for Pixel Museum downloadable content “Hakone Travelogue.” It will launch in December.