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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.
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FeaturesRoyal Mint visit proves a hit after GLT Show meeting
GTO Joyce Cook describes her successful visit to The Royal Mint Experience with 100 U3A members, following a meeting with the attraction’s team at the Group Leisure & Travel Show.
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NewsNew owners for Eden Camp Modern History Museum
After more than 40 years as a family-run business, York-based Continuum Attractions has taken the reins of the prisoner of war camp turned modern history museum.
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NewsNational Science and Media Museum celebrates 70 years of Eurovision
An exhibition opening at the museum in Bradford in May will explore the technical innovations that helped Eurovision to become a global phenomenon.
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NewsScience and Innovation Park expands behind-the-scenes tours
The Wiltshire venue has increased tour availability to explore over 300,000 objects from science, technology, engineering and medicine, with private tours available for groups.
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NewsSee Mozart’s music up close at Handel Hendrix House
Visitors to the London home of two of the greatest influences on music will be able to see a piece penned by Mozart in a display running until September.
