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.
Australian scientists have completed a landmark snail translocation, flying hundreds of Campbell’s keeled glass-snails to Norfolk Island to rescue the species from extinction. Discover the story of this incredible conservation effort.
Matt Barr, 42, from London, holds the medically verified record for the world's largest penis, measuring over 14 inches. He invites other men to come forward and see if they can outdo him.
TikTok sensation Addison Rae reflects on her Grammy-nominated debut album, learning to navigate fame, and why 'life is lonely' in an exclusive interview. Discover her journey from viral dancer to critical acclaim.
The Guggenheim Foundation has abandoned plans to build a satellite museum in a protected Basque nature reserve following major environmental protests. Campaigners celebrate a victory for local wildlife.
Decommissioned London Underground signs are on sale for up to £2,000. The London Transport Museum calls it a chance to own a piece of transport history. See the collection now.
Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.
Time Out's writer crowns Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A as London's best non-art exhibition of 2025. Discover the queen's fashion, legacy, and why it runs until March 2026.
Rome's new Colosseo-Fori Imperiali and Porta Metronia metro stations open, showcasing stunning archaeological finds after years of construction delays. A journey through ancient history.
A young boy knocks over a £240,765 gold wedding crown at a Beijing museum. Experts estimate £42,420 in damage as liability questions arise. Read the latest.
The National Museum of Libya in Tripoli has reopened with a lavish ceremony after 14 years of civil war closure, aiming to foster unity and showcase the country's rich heritage. Discover the treasures inside and the challenges that remain.
A water leak at the Louvre has damaged up to 400 books, raising fresh alarms about the museum's infrastructure just weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the full story.
A heating system leak at the Louvre has damaged hundreds of historical Egyptology journals. No unique artefacts were harmed, but the incident raises fresh concerns over the museum's ageing infrastructure.
A Queensland Museum education programme sponsored by Shell is under fire for allegedly omitting fossil fuels as the primary cause of climate change in its teaching materials. Advocacy group demands review.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe unveils a fabric collection with Liberty and the Imperial War Museum, born from her prison craft. Explore how creativity became a tool for survival. Visit the free exhibition.
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, has died at 96. Discover his life and iconic, prize-winning work.
Your weekly art dispatch: Henry VIII's lost dagger on show, Sufi life at the British Museum, a new Paula Rego exhibition, and a Fabergé egg sells for £23m.