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ReviewThe new-look National Portrait Gallery is a sight to behold
We went along to the new-look National Portrait Gallery in London which has reopened following its biggest transformation of all time.
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NewsHarry Styles portrait unveiled for new David Hockney exhibition
More than 30 new portraits, painted at the artist’s Normandy studio, will be displayed for the first time when the National Portrait Gallery opens David Hockney: Drawing from Life.
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NewsBritish Motor Museum explores the future of the car in latest display
The British Motor Museum has opened an exhibition which looks at the technologies that are bringing cars into the future and the effects on the world.
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NewsThe Queen’s Gallery: Holbein’s Tudor court portraits to go on display
A major exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, will bring together more than 100 works from Henry VIII’s court by Hans Holbein the Younger.
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InterviewFlorence Nightingale Museum: “She was more than just a Lady with the Lamp”
We spoke to Hannah Smith, visitor experience and collections manager at the Florence Nightingale Museum in London, to discover more about what awaits groups on a visit.
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FeaturesNew 2023 openings: exhibitions, museums and historical sites
We take a look at some of the biggest new openings for groups to consider…
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NewsWindrush portraits commissioned by the King to go on display
A series of ten portraits will go on public display for the first time at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, then moving to the National Portrait Gallery.
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NewsSisters recreate childhood home at Beamish Museum
Two sisters have unveiled their childhood home at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North as part of the attraction’s 1950s town.
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NewsReimagined Loch Ness attraction opens after major transformation
One of Scotland’s most famous attractions has reopened after a £1.5 million transformation project from Continuum Attractions to engage, entertain and inform visitors about the mysterious Loch Ness Monster.
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NewsRAF Museum’s Bomber Command display marks Dam Buster’s 80th anniversary
A permanent exhibition has been unveiled at the RAF Museum in London telling the stories of individuals who played crucial roles in the famous ‘Dam Busters’ raid.
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NewsCall the Midwife cast open new gallery and location tour
The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent has created a new gallery and relaunched its official location tour to celebrate the BBC’s Call the Midwife, with stars of the show at the official opening.
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NewsSam Ryder’s Eurovision Space Man suit on display in Liverpool
Liverpool’s British Music Experience is now the home of Sam Ryder’s Space Man outfit that he wore when performing at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.
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InterviewManchester Museum’s director on what groups can expect from a visit
Esme Ward, director of Manchester Museum, tells GLT about her favourite items on display at the new-look attraction and what she hopes people will take away from a visit.
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FeaturesNew openings and top outings in 2023
There are a number of new openings, exhibitions and outings for groups in 2023. Here’s a look at what’s best.
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SponsoredMemorable group visits to the Original Maker… The Royal Mint
Unlock 1,100 years of history at the UK’s oldest mint and see the skill and craftsmanship that go into making the coins in your pocket.
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NewsVideo: corgis run riot to officially open Madame Tussauds’ royal palace experience
To mark King Charles III’s coronation year, London’s Madame Tussauds has opened The Royal Palace experience with the help of four troublesome corgis.
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NewsHandle tank rounds and see hidden vehicles on exclusive tours at the Tank Museum
The Tank Museum at Bovington in Dorset is offering groups the opportunity to dig deeper into history with a selection of guided tours.
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NewsAnnual stats show a surge in visits to museums and galleries
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has released visitor figures from its members for 2022, with museums and galleries among those reporting an increase in numbers.
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NewsThe Grand Cinema, police houses and miner homes make up new-look Beamish
Beamish, the Living Museum of the North in County Durham is preparing to open several new attractions as part of its biggest ever development project.
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FeaturesThe result of Manchester Museum’s once-in-a-lifetime transformation
We went to Manchester Museum to explore the ‘sense of belonging’ created for visitors after a major £15 million redevelopment project.