Museums
More than 600 items stolen from British Empire museum: police
The items, many of which were donations, provide insight into a multi-layered part of British history
From sci-fi to sustainability: The radical fashion of Iris van Herpen
She’s not just dressing A-listers such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Michelle Yeoh – she’s rewriting the rules of couture with eco-conscious designs
Tehran toy museum brings old childhood memories to life
The founder of the museum has gathered more than 2,000 toys from around the world
Egypt opens colossal new antiquities museum after 2-decade wait
Officials hope it can end perception that country has been remiss in caring for its priceless treasures
Singapore Biennale 2025: Big dreams, big detours
Is more always more? Spread across 28 locations, the sprawl of the showcase is both its strength and flaw
DC tourists frustrated by museum closures as shutdown persists
Millions of tourists visit Smithsonian every year
Australian scientists grapple with ‘despicable’ butterfly heist
[SYDNEY] Almost eight decades after Colin Wyatt stole and then vandalised thousands of precious Australian butterfly specimens, scientists are still untangling his web of deception.
Keeping cool with colours, Vienna museum paints asphalt to fight heat
With more intense, longer and more frequent heatwaves a direct consequence of climate change, according to scientists, European cities are trying to change their urban planning
Britain’s Princess Catherine chooses fairy costume, Beatrix Potter for museum display
Visitors will be able to examine the objects up close by using the free Order an Object service
Egypt grand museum delay puts tourism hopes on hold
The vast museum, two decades in the making, has faced repeated delays, from political upheaval and economic crises to the Covid-19 pandemic
