WASHINGTON (AP) .- More than 1,300 museums across the country are offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families all summer in a program with the National Endowment for the Arts. The expanded Blue Star Museums program is b…
New-York Historical Society to Re-Open to the Public in November
NEW YORK, NY.- Throwing wide its doors as never before, the New-York Historical Society will re-open its landmark building to the public at 11:00 a.m. on Veterans’ Day, Friday, November 11, 2011. A three-year, $65 million renovation of the Central…
Eisenhower Presidential Museum Exhibits Rare Copy of Declaration of Independence
ABILENE, KS.- The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum announces an original copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display April 26 and 27. To maximize the short window of opportunity, museum hours will be extended in an effort to al…
CAM Raleigh Announces New Executive Director, Inaugural Exhibitions Set to Open April 30
RALEIGH, NC.- A lively evening of street-festival activities, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a weekend of free admission and special programs mark the grand opening of CAM Raleigh, a museum for contemporary art and design in Raleigh’s hi…
In Time for the Holidays, Art Gallery of Ontario Opens Family-Friendly Exhibitions for Holidays
TORONTO.- Just in time for the holidays, the AGO has opened a group of intimate exhibitions that feature the work of two remarkable storytellers – Aesop and Walter Trier. Animal Tales: Beasts, Toys, and Fables from the AGO Collection opened Decemb…
Notable D.C. Chefs Create Art-Inspired Birthday Cakes for the Phillips Collection’s 89th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, DC.- The Phillips Collection kicks off its yearlong “90 Years of New” celebration on January 15 and 16, 2011, featuring free admission, the newly renovated Phillips house, special art installations, interactive tours, complimentar…
Hammer Museum Celebrates 20th Anniversary with 20 Days of Free Admission
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Twenty years ago this November the Hammer Museum first opened its doors. To celebrate the occasion, the Hammer is offering 20 DAYS OF FREE ADMISSION, November 26 to December 18. Visitors are invited to bring family and friends to enj…
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) presents Touch and Go: Ray Yoshida and his Spheres of Influence
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) presents Touch and Go: Ray Yoshida and his Spheres of Influence November 13, 2010–February 12, 2011 Opening reception: November 12, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Sullivan Galleries 33 South State Street, 7th floor Chicago, IL 60603 Gallery hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 312.629.6635 Free admission http://www.saic.edu/exhibitions
Harley-Davidson Museum to Pay Tribute to Vets
MILWAUKEE (AP).- The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is planning to pay tribute to veterans and their families next month. It will offer free admission to them November 4 through Nov. 7. On Nov. 4, a Harley archivist will talk about the history o…
Museums Escape the Worst in Spending Review, will Only Face a 15 Percent Funding Cut
LONDON (REUTERS).- Museums breathed a sigh of relief after escaping the worst of the government spending cuts announced on Wednesday, but reductions in funding for other sectors of the arts were significantly higher. Chancellor George Osborne said muse…