Museums
Promiscuous Whales Make Good Use of Their Pelvises
Hips don’t lie: Whale pelvic bones are not vestigial but instead evolved to help the marine mammals maneuver better during sex
An American Tribe Wants a German Museum to Return Native American Scalps
The German Museums Association says that scalps are not subject to the same ethical guidelines that govern other human remains
The Winding History of the Maze
Love the idea of getting lost in crooked pathways? Check out the National Building Museum's summer installation
For the First Time in 300 Years, a New Permanent Sculpture Will Grace Versailles
A fountain sculpture being installed on the grounds is intended to be the first permanent addition to the collection in centuries
Why Museums Don’t Need Gleaming New Buildings, Especially Not in Los Angeles
An award-winning architect suggests that the city reconsider its plans to raze its iconic art museum
Museums After Hours: D.C.'s Best Kept Secret
If you like visiting the capital's museums by day, you'll love what they offer after five
The Beautiful Game Becomes Beautiful Art as L.A. Museum Puts Soccer on Exhibit
The work of artists from around the world looks at players, fans and the ball itself
See Samuel Beckett’s Doodles of James Joyce And Charlie Chaplin
The six-notebook handwritten manuscript has been in private hands since the 1960s
These 1861 Photos Helped Convince Abraham Lincoln to Preserve Yosemite for the Public
Stanford University celebrates the National Park's 150th anniversary with some retro photos
Visit a Glass Labyrinth in Kansas City
The Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City, Mo., has a new interactive sculpture in the sculpture garden
How Museums and the Arts are Presenting Identity So That It Unites, Not Divides
Curators and practioners of the arts share a renewed focus on how culture and heritage shape who we are as Americans
How a Squeegee Handle Became a Life-Saving Tool on September 11, 2001
Artifacts now on loan to New York City's National September 11 Memorial and Museum tell the story in ways that words cannot
For the First Time in 93 Years, a 19th-Century Whaling Ship Sets Sail
Built in 1841, the Charles W. Morgan is plying the waters off New England this summer
When Museum Specimen Get Infested With Bugs, Curators Have to Freeze Them
Freezing and heating can oftentimes keep invertebrate enemies at bay
This May Have Been the Worst Diamond Heist in History
An Albuquerque museum was robbed of a diamond that was returned the next day
Bidders Are Clamoring for Detroit’s Artwork, But the City Isn’t Selling
As the bankruptcy fight rages on, Detroit’s artworks are still objects of interest
Egypt Building a Fake Version of King Tut's Tomb for Tourists
The original tomb is being damaged by constant visitors, so authorities are building another
This Mummy Had an Angel Tattooed on Her Leg
A 1,300 year old Egyptian mummy was found to have the tattoo of an angel on her inner thigh
Detroit's Art Might Be Safe, But Delaware's Isn't
Detroit (for now) has prevented a massive sale of artwork, but Delaware’s art museum hasn’t been so lucky
Five Must-See Art Museums in Paris
Of course you have to hit the Louvre, but here are a few others to add to your cultural bucket list
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