Museums

April 29, 2026

National Geographic’s ‘Museum of Exploration’ Will Open Its Doors This Summer

After nearly four years of anticipation, the National Geographic Society will finally unveil its Museum of Exploration and remodeled global headquarters on June 26, 2026. Based in Washington, D.C., the site will comprise more than 100,000 square feet of new public space, all while taking guests on a sprawling adventure through the natural world—and, of course, all the wonders it holds. The Museum of Exploration (MOE)

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April 17, 2026

National Museum of Korea Makes the Top 3 List of Most Visited Museums in the World

Between K-pop music and K-drama shows, Korean culture seems to have reached every corner of the world. But there’s so much more to this country’s heritage than its pop-culture exports. From intricate ancient art to cute modern design, Korea is filled with centuries’ worth of rich arts and culture. No other place captures the many facets that make up Korea’s cultural history like the National Museum of Korea in Seoul.

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April 7, 2026

The Brooklyn Museum’s African Art Collection Is About To Get a Major Upgrade

Since it began collecting African art in the early 20th century, the Brooklyn Museum has accumulated more than 4,500 pieces from across the continent. All told, the collection stands as one of the largest and most comprehensive in the United States, but that fact isn’t necessarily apparent to visitors. The museum is now looking to change that through an ambitious $13 million renovation.

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December 24, 2025

Hangzhou’s Upcoming Art Museum Meanders Across Waterfront Like a Flowing River

Nestled beside the Qiantang River in Hangzhou are a series of ambitious downtown developments. These new buildings snake along the river, offering stunning views of the nearby waterways. In the coming years, yet another structure will join this budding skyline: the Hangzhou Qiantang Bay Art Museum. Spearheading the museum’s design is Snøhetta, the Oslo-based architecture firm behind such renowned projects as the Oslo Opera House, Egypt’s Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Times Square’s 2017 transformation.

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