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NewsGroup itineraries unveiled at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in Hertfordshire is welcoming group visits back, with a host of exclusive offers, to experience the life and work of the famous sculptor.
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NewsHayward Gallery unveils major exhibition at the Southbank Centre
In The Black Fantastic, an exhibition running at the Hayward Gallery within the Southbank Centre in London, is said to be the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to the work of black artists.
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NewsBletchley Park unveils major permanent exhibition showcasing personal stories
Bletchley Park’s largest ever exhibition, The Intelligence Factory, will open in a newly restored wartime building at the heart of the World War Two codebreaking site in Buckinghamshire, alongside a new gallery for temporary displays.
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NewsExplore over 700 years of history on new National Gallery group tours
The travel trade team at the National Gallery in London has announced new and exclusive group tours to offer visitors a more personalised experience than ever before, with out-of-hours access available.
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NewsHistoric royal souvenirs to go on display at Museum of Brands
A new display celebrating more than 200 years of royal-inspired packaging and jubilee souvenirs will open at the Museum of Brands in London’s Notting Hill to mark The Queen’s 70th year on the throne.
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Features6 quirky museums that may surprise you
We’ve picked out six, one-of-a-kind museums across the UK to inspire your next cultural trip, from nostalgic visits to engineering and humorous spots.
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FeaturesEsther Dugdale reveals highlights for groups visiting The Burrell Collection
We hear from Esther Dugdale of design agency Event, which oversaw the redesign of The Burrell Collection in Glasgow, about the museum’s long-awaited reopening and what groups can expect on a visit.
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NewsGroup tours on offer at the Burrell Collection following major refurbishment
The Burrell Collection in Glasgow’s Pollok Country Park will offer group tours when it reopens following a £68m transformation which will see its specialist collection of 9,000 objects displayed to the public after the building was closed in 2016.
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Destination GuidesExperience the ‘Bridgerton effect’, David Hockney and Cleveland Pools on a visit to Bath
With 2022 promising to be a vibrant and busy year for Bath, here are some highlights of new openings, events and exhibitions taking place in the World Heritage City.
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NewsMuseum of East Anglian Life to relaunch as National Museum of Food
The Museum of East Anglian Life in Suffolk will become a multi-sensory attraction to help visitors to learn about the culture and heritage of food and the impact of our choices past, present and future.
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NewsBritish Motor Museum unveils over 30 shows for 2022
The British Motor Museum has announced a programme of more than 30 motoring shows including several new events for 2022, including the Ultimate BMW Car Meet and the Rootes Heritage Day.
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NewsNew interactive gallery underway at National Space Centre in Leicester
Work to develop a new gallery dedicated to Earth at the National Space Centre in Leicester has begun, with the display said to explore how satellite data is vital for managing our relationship with the air, water and land of our home in space.
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NewsAntony Gormley sculptures among new exhibitions at Turner Contemporary in Margate
Turner Contemporary is marking its reopening and tenth birthday with a raft of exhibitions and projects for 2022 and beyond at its Margate gallery and offsite, featuring commissions by British sculptor Antony Gormley and local artists.
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NewsLandmark Stonehenge exhibition to open at the British Museum
The British Museum has announced an upcoming major exhibition on Stonehenge which will see over 430 objects brought together from across Europe in a special spectacle on the history of the ancient monument.
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NewsFeast and festivities at Leicester’s King Richard III attraction
The King Richard III Visitor Centre in the city of Leicester has launched a new group talk, Feast and Festivities, which showcases food in the medieval period and the importance of it in celebrations.
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NewsNew 1950s terrace to open as part of Remaking Beamish project
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is set to open a 1950s terrace to visitors as part of Remaking Beamish, the biggest development in the museum’s history.
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NewsDoctor Who display and Tudor paintings among 2022 highlights in Liverpool
National Museums Liverpool has announced it will be hosting a world premiere Doctor Who exhibition and a display of the finest Tudor paintings among other highlights.
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NewsMuseum of Oxford ‘triples in size’ after £2.8 million refurbishment
The Museum of Oxford, which is dedicated to telling the history of the city and its people, has reopened following a £2.8m redevelopment.
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NewsWorld of James Herriot shares video to encourage group visits
The World of James Herriot in Thirsk, Yorkshire, has released a video to welcome back groups to the house where the famous vet used to live and work.
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NewsJames Bond – No Time To Die exhibition unveiled at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum
Lord Montagu of Beaulieu has unveiled a display of iconic cars, gadgets and costumes from the latest James Bond film No Time To Die at a special event attended by the filmmakers in Hampshire.