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On January 29, members of the community are invited to the Hunterdon Art Museum for a FREE celebration of our 60th Anniversary.

Historic romance, drama, exquisite luxury and first-class treatment were all part of RMS Titanic’s maiden voyage 100 years ago. These are also the words being used to describe the exclusive Titanic Jewelry Collection debuting on Jewelry Television.

The extraordinary tale of one of the world’s most famous polar expeditions is to be explored at a special talk at Swansea Museum on 19 January.

A New Paradigm for Art Shows Reveals Art From a Collectors Eye Instead of an Artist’s Viewpoint

Registration for Art Classes for Kids and Adults. Classes range from LEGO robotics to basketweaving to glassfusing. Something for everyone!

December 31, 2011 will mark the final day of novice pottery artist Tammy Jo Schoppet’s 1 year artistic journey in creating 365 Days of Clay Cups.

As the Museum enters it's 60th year, a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and programs is announced.

ONLY ONE OCEAN, the latest children’s musical science CD by the Banana Slug String Band, has been awarded 1st Place in the Toys & Games category by Museums & More Magazine in their annual Giftys Awards.

Tours & demonstrations featuring Colonial holiday history, traditions, decorations, and hearthside cooking & treats - hosted by volunteer historians in Colonial costume.

Paid Internships Offered to Future Science Educators - ASU STARR Noyce Scholarship Program and Arizona Science Center Offer Unique Opportunity

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture will present a major retrospective spanning 20 years of the self-taught artist Margarete Bagshaw, opening February 12, 2012.

AmericanaWeek.com announces plans to cover the major antiques weeks in the United States with destination websites.

Mark your Calendars for the 32nd Annunal Steinbeck Festival, taking place on May 3-6, 2012 in Salinas, California at the National Steinbeck Center and The Steinbeck Institute for Art and Culture.

Diane Lipton as new Director of Development at the Houston Maritime Museum

The Derby Historical Society is hosting our annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 10AM - 3PM to support the programs at the Society.

A new personality has arrived to bring the fantasies of the season to life as the Titanic Museum Attraction welcomes the Snow Princess. With each visit, the princess’ arrival will be heralded with real, falling snow from the great ship’s bow.

"Anthropology Unmasked, Museums, Science, and Politics in New York"

Emmy Award-winning Sports Director and TV Anchor at NBC, Dallas/Ft. Worth Scott Murray Will Serve As Master Of Ceremony

Fed up with extravagant descriptions of art works The Flaneur is running a competition to find the best art-speak writers in the world.

Camille Breeze will present a hands-on workshop on textile conservation at the 93rd Annual New England Museum Association Conference, November 16-18, 2011.

Think Skins are delighted to announce an exciting new addition to their range of high quality skins for laptops, iPhones and hand-held gaming devices: They now hold the license to produce skins using Imperial War Museum owned images.

The nonprofit Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach, Fla. is getting creative in order to survive the economic recession. The organization is focusing more on its core mission by streamlining operations and introducing some new programs.

Campaign part of quest to secure 5,000 individual donors before its public opening July 4, 2012

A one day reception and sale of prints of leading aerial photographers from around the world takes place at the Petaluma Airport, Sat., Oct 29 from 11am-4pm. Leading flight instructors speak at the event about flying historical aircraftl

The renaissance of the Musée d’Orsay calls for a truly autumnal stay at Paris’ most romantic address Hotel Balzac

Camille Breeze, Director and Chief Conservator at Museum Textile Services, to speak at 30th Annual Northeast Conference on Andean Archaeology and Ethnohistory October 15-16, 2011 at the R.S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology in Andover, Massachusetts.

The Miami Art Museum has named John Safranek Chief Financial Officer. Safranek brings with him extensive experience in non-profit financial management, as the museum’s construction quickly progresses.

Fort Ticonderoga Unveils it's Newest Corn Maze and Supports National Fight

Vintage Flying Museum in Fort Worth welcomes back aircraft for its annual fundraising swing dance event in its historic WW II hangar.

Fort Ticonderoga’s Newest Tour Highlights North America’s Largest 18th-Century Artillery Collection

Plant Sale at Fort Ticonderoga in the Kings Gardens

Holocaust Memorial Center acquires an authentic World War II-era railway boxcar from Germany that was used to transport Jews and other prisoners from camp to camp, often 100 or more at a time, during the Holocaust.

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures will open a new temporary exhibit; Metal Monsters: Jim Roark’s Rusted Automobile Relics on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. The exhibit will be open through Saturday, November 19, 2011.

A magical day awaits little princesses throughout East Tennessee when the Titanic Museum Attraction has its first-ever “Princess Tea Party” starting Sept. 24, 2011.

Announcing new features and new artists in Art Authority for iPad, Version 4.4

The exhibition launches the Museum's New Directions series. On view September 17, 2011–January 8, 2012

1930’s Book on “How to Play Miniature Golf” is the Crazy Golf Museum's newest acquisition

Colonial Minutemen and British Red Coats battle and host games, demonstrations, and more at a free “Revolutionary War Encampment Living History Weekend” at the Smith-Appleby House in Smithfield, RI, on Sat., Sept. 24 - Sun., Sept. 25, 2011.

Kent State University Museum's popular exhibit, “KATHARINE HEPBURN: DRESSED FOR STAGE AND SCREEN," which displays the star's personal collection of performance clothes from stage, screen and television, is scheduled to close Sunday, Sept 4.

Visitors from around the globe have flocked to the Dylan Thomas Centre to view the renowned Man and Myth exhibition on Dylan's life and work.

Desire Obtain Cherish, one of the most provocative new stars of the contemporary street art scene, will debut his first solo exhibition show on Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at LAB ART Los Angeles.

To honor the 12 honeymooning couples on board the RMS Titanic, the Titanic Museum Attraction and Star 102.1 FM will give away their own “Royal Wedding" on the million-dollar Grand Staircase of the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Our expert, Julie Ann Segal, from Metropolitan Interiors reviews one of her favorite artwork pieces from the Museum "Louvre It Or Leave It" in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Phuket's Banyan Tree Spa has officially opened its first spa in Singapore. Located on the 55th floor of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel.

Titanic First Class Dinner served, every April in the night as the ship went down, 100 years ago.

Are our decisions cause of fate or free will? Artist Billy Keen explores this idea with beautiful compositions with contrasting elements. Come join us on Thursday August 11th from 7-10 pm for a night of art, music, and wine.

“Offbeat, Diverse Summertime Fun on July 18 Episode”

In “Metaphorically speaking”, Tony Villejo, the creator of our river boat floats for the San Antonio River Parades is exhibiting his newest paintings. The reception is held on July the 14th from 7-10pm and is open and free to the public.

Author/historian Jay Wertz will be appearing at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery bookstore, on Wednesday July 20th at Noon. Mr. Wertz will sign copies of his book, THE NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.

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