LONDON.- The National Portrait Gallery has launched an innovative audio-visual guide for families. Following a ‘treasure hunt’ format using interactive maps incorporated into the audio guide, young visitors can easily find their way around t…
National Portrait Gallery Launches First ‘Interactive’ Family Audio Guide
LONDON.- The National Portrait Gallery has launched an innovative audio-visual guide for families. Following a ‘treasure hunt’ format using interactive maps incorporated into the audio guide, young visitors can easily find their way around t…
Art Gallery to Save Energy of 80 Households a Year, with "Green Gallery"
ADELAIDE.- The Art Gallery of South Australia will today prepare the way to install state-of-the-art, energy efficient lighting in its heritage Elder Wing of Australian art, in the second phase of the “Greening of the Gallery” program. The St…
Art Gallery to Save Energy of 80 Households a Year, with "Green Gallery" Project
ADELAIDE.- The Art Gallery of South Australia will today prepare the way to install state-of-the-art, energy efficient lighting in its heritage Elder Wing of Australian art, in the second phase of the “Greening of the Gallery” program. The St…
Century-Old Scotch Pulled from Antarctic Ice at the Canterbury Museum
WELLINGTON (AP).- A crate of Scotch whisky that was trapped in Antarctic ice for a century was finally opened Friday — but the heritage dram won’t be tasted by whisky lovers because it’s being preserved for its historic significance. The crate, re…
Asia’s Most Sought after Wine in Pristine Condition with Perfect Provenance
HONG KONG.- No other wine has captured the imagination of the Chinese wine connoisseur like Château Lafite-Rothschild. From the high-end restaurants that line Beijing’s Dongcheng District to Shanghai’s Three on the Bund Complex, Lafite is a …
Comic Book Buff from Alaska Selling Rare Copy of Batman No. 1
FAIRBANKS (AP).- A longtime Alaska comic book buff is selling one of the gems in his vast collection, a rare copy of Batman No. 1 published 70 years ago. Mike Wheat of Fairbanks has put the 1940 comic book on the auction block through Dallas-based Heri…
£2 Million Refurbished and Transformed Yorkshire Museum Reopens
YORK.- The Yorkshire Museum – home to some of Britain’s greatest treasures – will reopen its doors on Sunday after a major two million pound refurbishment that has totally transformed its interior. The city’s Roman heritage is the …
Elvis Presley’s White Knabe Grand Piano Expected to Bring $1,000,000+ at Auction
MEMPHIS, TN.- Elvis Presley’s beloved White Knabe Grand Piano, as featured in his music room at Graceland from 1957 to 1969, is expected to bring $1,000,000+ as the centerpiece of Heritage Auctions’ Signature® Elvis Memorabilia Auction, Aug. 14, …
Auctioneer: Daughter will Get Lucille Ball Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP).- An auction house selling Lucille Ball memorabilia says it is returning the actress’ lifetime achievement awards to her daughter. Heritage Auction Galleries says a deal reached Saturday will return the awards to Lucie Arnaz Luckinbil…