Madrid's Prado Museum welcomed a record 3.5 million visitors in 2025, but its director warns against overtourism, launching a 'Plan Host' to prioritise quality over quantity. Discover the strategy to avoid becoming another Louvre.
American museums face falling attendance, cancelled grants and political pressure, a new survey reveals. As the US approaches its 250th birthday, institutions safeguarding its history confront an uncertain future.
A dazzling new exhibition at the British Museum explores the complex, cordial history between the British Empire and the Kingdom of Hawaii, featuring astonishing royal gifts and artefacts. Book your tickets now.
From the Bank of England Museum to country halls, enthusiasts are reviving Regency-era dances. Discover how they decode ancient manuals and build community in a digital age. Join the historical dance movement.
Explore the British Museum's new exhibition on Hawaii, featuring feathered treasures from Cook's voyages and the tragic 1824 diplomatic mission of King Liholiho. A story of cultural exchange and resistance.
Plan your cultural year with our guide to London's biggest 2026 museum shows, from the Bayeux Tapestry to Wallace & Gromit. Bookmark these unmissable dates.
Explore the chilling legend of the abandoned British Museum Tube station, haunted by an Egyptian princess. Discover the true story of the 'Unlucky Mummy' and its link to the Titanic. Dare to learn more?
Explore entrancing Hawaiian artefacts at the British Museum, Nan Goldin's raw photography, and Joseph Beuys' powerful sculpture in London this week. Your essential art guide.
David Bowie's childhood home in Bromley, where he wrote 'Space Oddity', will be restored to its 1960s look and open to the public in late 2027. Explore the room where his musical journey began.
The south London house where David Bowie grew up will open to fans in late 2027, offering an immersive experience in his teenage bedroom and showcasing rare personal artefacts.
The Natural History Museum in London launches an exclusive Pokémon pop-up shop from Jan 26. Grab limited edition pins, plushies & merch before it's gone. Check ticket availability now.
Prominent artists protest the Flanders government's plan to transfer Antwerp's contemporary art collection to Ghent, calling the cost-cutting move 'simply insane'. Read the full story.
The reborn London Museum, reopening in Smithfield in late 2026, has been crowned the best new thing to do in the capital by Time Out. Discover its new home and features.
The Museum of London, rebranded as London Museum, will open its new Smithfield home in 2026. The venue features an underground gallery and a view of Farringdon trains.
From new museums and gardens to hotels and music venues, discover the nine huge projects reshaping London's landscape this year. Get the full guide.
Waluwarra traditional owners are reunited with ancestors' remains, taken over a century ago. A powerful act of reconciliation as museums struggle with repatriation backlog.
Māori and Pasifika-led vogue ballroom culture, born from New York's queer resistance, is now captivating mainstream audiences in New Zealand, with major events held at national institutions like Te Papa museum.
A landmark exhibition, Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold, opens at Battersea Power Station in February 2026. See 180 priceless artefacts, many never before in the UK. Book tickets now.
The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, is battling a crisis of thefts, leaks, and structural decay. As France launches a €1.15bn rescue plan, we examine if it can be saved in time.
The Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for £800m for its first UK visit in over 900 years. See the 11th-century masterpiece at the British Museum from autumn 2026.
Volunteers decode Antarctic hero Douglas Mawson's diaries, revealing his lifelong quest to understand South Australia's ancient Flinders Ranges. Discover the untold story.
The priceless Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for £800m by the British taxpayer for its 2026 UK exhibition. Discover the details of this historic cultural exchange.
British taxpayers will cover an £800 million indemnity for the Bayeux Tapestry's loan to the British Museum in 2026. The historic artefact's record valuation sparks transport concerns.
Victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal have condemned plans for a Postal Museum exhibition, calling it a 'PR stunt' and refusing to endorse it due to the museum's Post Office funding.
British Museum staff raise concerns over a proposed 'red, white and blue' themed ball, citing links to far-right flag campaigns. Discover the internal debate.
London's Natural History Museum is unlocking two galleries closed since WWII and 2004. Discover the ambitious plans to move millions of specimens and create new public spaces before the museum's 150th anniversary.
The Museum of Failure, a touring exhibition celebrating design disasters and corporate flops, is coming to Britain next spring. Discover the stories behind the Titanic, Sinclair C5, and more.
An exclusive look at the Shane Warne 'Treasures of a Legend' exhibition at the MCG's Australian Sports Museum, featuring the Ball of the Century and intimate career artefacts. Discover the legend's personal collection.
Major schemes including Liverpool Street Station, One Silk Street, and the Barbican Centre renewal are set for crucial decisions in 2026, shaping the future of the City of London. Discover the details.
Explore The Guardian's curated selection of the 20 finest long-form articles from 2025, featuring deep dives into Russian literature, Syria's war, and YouTube stardom. Discover in-depth journalism at its best.