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NewsAnticipated reopening date announced for Hull Maritime Museum
After a six-year closure, the museum will reopen to the public on 8th August after a multi-million-pound renovation and will feature a globally significant scrimshaw collection.
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NewsV&A’s remarkable David Bowie archive will tour five UK venues
More than 100 highlights from the V&A’s David Bowie archive are set to tour the UK, giving groups a rare behind-the-scenes look at the iconic star’s creative world.
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Reader ClubAmerican arts & Somerset views made for a fantastic Reader Club trip
Rob Yandell joins GLT readers for a Reader Club trip to the American Museum & Gardens, just outside Bath, and discovers a compelling group destination.
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NewsBlackwell celebrates 125th anniversary with special exhibition
Marking 125 years of the Arts & Crafts House and the 25th anniversary of it opening to the public, an exhibition dedicated to designer M H Baillie Scott will open in September.
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NewsLondon Museum opening date announced for Smithfield
London Museum has confirmed when it will open its new free permanent galleries in Smithfield’s General Market, marking the 50th anniversary of the world’s largest city museum following a £437m transformation.
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NewsQuentin Blake Centre opens with debut exhibitions
The newly opened centre offers group discounts and debut exhibitions including a rare showcase of Sir Quentin Blake’s theatrical works.
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NewsDiscover hidden treasures in new behind-the-scenes tour
Groups are invited to delve into Shropshire Museums’ collections, exploring thousands of fascinating objects, as part of a new behind-the-scenes experience.
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NewsScience Museum marks American Independence with historic exhibition
The exhibition, opening in October, will explore how science and technology shaped the United States of America, 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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NewsMarilyn Monroe exhibition now open at National Portrait Gallery
A major exhibition celebrating Marilyn Monroe’s life has opened at the National Portrait Gallery. Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait features previously unseen photographs and iconic artworks.
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NewsHendrix archive unveiled at Handel Hendrix House
A treasure trove of previously unseen documents revealing the everyday life of rock legend Jimi Hendrix will go on permanent display at Handel Hendrix House in Mayfair.
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NewsKing’s Gallery showcases the fashion and style of Queen Elizabeth II
The largest exhibition of the late Queen’s fashion is on display at The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace and has been extended until April 2027 due to high demand.
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NewsBayeux Tapestry to be displayed flat for first time
The British Museum will display the historic Bayeux Tapestry flat and in one continuous 70-metre length for the first time when its landmark exhibition opens in September.
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FeaturesU3A group pairs St Paul’s with Tate Modern for their London visit
Sue from Potters Bar U3A shares how a conversation at the GLT Show led to a successful 47-strong group visit to two of London’s most iconic attractions.
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NewsVortex appears in London to mark Museum of Illusions opening
The new permanent attraction on Tottenham Court Road is the second UK location for the mind-bending museum chain.
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NewsMajor King’s Gallery exhibition explores Edwardian glamour
The exhibition, which runs until December, features a never-before-displayed portrait of Queen Mary, along with more than 150 paintings and items.
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NewsEden Camp announces immersive events for groups
The modern military museum in North Yorkshire has unveiled an action-packed line up of events for the year, bringing wartime history to life for visitors.
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NewsV&A East Museum opens with landmark music exhibition
The V&A’s newest museum has opened in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with its landmark exhibition, The Music is Black: A British Story, celebrating 125 years of Black British music.
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SponsoredThe Royal Mint Experience celebrates 10 Years of discovery
The Royal Mint Experience in Wales marks its tenth anniversary in 2026, celebrating a decade of award-winning tours while showcasing pioneering sustainability initiatives.
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NewsLargest Iron Age hoard ever discovered to go on display
Visitors will be able to see the Melsonby Hoard at the Yorkshire Museum, with horse harness adornments and weapons included in a collection of more than 800 objects.
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NewsRebranded National Tramway Museum marks exciting new chapter
Crich Tramway Village has become the National Tramway Museum in a move that celebrates more than 60 years of tramway heritage.
