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Here's the latest news from museums, galleries, heritage and art. From the latest exhibitions, to record breaking art auctions.

Pikachu mascot in front of Natural History Museum Pokemon exhibit with bright colors. Background features flying Pokemon and cheerful vibe.

Pikachu mascot in front of Natural History Museum Pokemon exhibit with bright colors. Background features flying Pokemon and cheerful vibe.

Demand crashes Natural History Museum's Pokémon shop on opening day

5 days ago

A woman in the National Portrait Gallery admires a vibrant Jenny Saville portrait with abstract splashes of color on a white wall, creating a contemplative mood.

A woman in the National Portrait Gallery admires a vibrant Jenny Saville portrait with abstract splashes of color on a white wall, creating a contemplative mood.

National Portrait Gallery's Jenny Saville exhibition gave 14,000 free tickets to young people

6 days ago

Illuminated Rijksmuseum building with towers at sunset, under a vibrant pink and blue sky, framed by trees and a calm street in the foreground.

Illuminated Rijksmuseum building with towers at sunset, under a vibrant pink and blue sky, framed by trees and a calm street in the foreground.

Rijksmuseum expanding to Eindhoven with new outpost

Jan 14

A woman wearing a blue and gold turban with a pearl earring looks over her shoulder against a dark backdrop, evoking a calm mood.

A woman wearing a blue and gold turban with a pearl earring looks over her shoulder against a dark backdrop, evoking a calm mood.

Mauritshuis moving Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring to Japan in rare loan

Jan 10

Two people in a pastel-hued room; one wears blue, the other is cutting hair. Plants nearby, light mood, abstract colors in the background.

Two people in a pastel-hued room; one wears blue, the other is cutting hair. Plants nearby, light mood, abstract colors in the background.

Tate Britain to open Hurvin Anderson's first ever major retrospective exhibition

Jan 9

Tristram Hunt and the Princess of Wales in blue suits walk and chat in a gallery storage area at V&A East Storehouse with large framed artworks. They're smiling, creating a friendly atmosphere.

Tristram Hunt and the Princess of Wales in blue suits walk and chat in a gallery storage area at V&A East Storehouse with large framed artworks. They're smiling, creating a friendly atmosphere.

V&A Director Tristram Hunt knighted by King in New Year Honours

Dec 30, 2025

Bronze abstract sculpture by Henry Moore of a reclining figure on a plinth, set in a lush green park with trees in the background, under clear sunlight.

Bronze abstract sculpture by Henry Moore of a reclining figure on a plinth, set in a lush green park with trees in the background, under clear sunlight.

Henry Moore exhibition at Kew Gardens is artist's largest ever outdoor display

Dec 29, 2025

Model in a gold and white embellished Schiaparelli gown on runway, under chandelier. Dark background with audience. Elegant and dramatic mood.

Model in a gold and white embellished Schiaparelli gown on runway, under chandelier. Dark background with audience. Elegant and dramatic mood.

V&A to open huge Schiaparelli fashion exhibition in March 2026

Dec 24, 2025

Sepia-toned Lucian Freud portrait of a person resting their head on one hand, wearing a zigzag-patterned suit and scarf. Calm expression, dated 22.11.44.

Sepia-toned Lucian Freud portrait of a person resting their head on one hand, wearing a zigzag-patterned suit and scarf. Calm expression, dated 22.11.44.

170 Lucian Freud drawings star in National Portrait Gallery exhibition in 2026

Dec 22, 2025

National Portrait Gallery to stage Catherine Opie’s first UK museum retrospective

National Portrait Gallery to stage Catherine Opie’s first UK museum retrospective

National Portrait Gallery to stage Catherine Opie’s first UK museum retrospective

Dec 16, 2025

Maria Balshaw with short white hair in a green floral dress, arms crossed, looks left. Gray draped background, calm and poised expression.

Maria Balshaw with short white hair in a green floral dress, arms crossed, looks left. Gray draped background, calm and poised expression.

Maria Balshaw quits as Tate Director after 9 years

Dec 12, 2025

Every surviving Van Eyck portrait is coming to London's National Gallery — for the first time ever

Every surviving Van Eyck portrait is coming to London's National Gallery — for the first time ever

Every surviving Van Eyck portrait is coming to London's National Gallery — for the first time ever

Nov 27, 2025

Tate Modern building with a blue sky

Tate Modern building with a blue sky

Tate Modern strike by 150 staff will see disruption to major exhibitions

Nov 13, 2025

Two people stand inside Our Story, a dark room, pointing at a digital jungle wall display featuring a gorilla. Lush greenery creates an immersive scene

Two people stand inside Our Story, a dark room, pointing at a digital jungle wall display featuring a gorilla. Lush greenery creates an immersive scene

Natural History Museum extends 'Our Story with David Attenborough’ due to huge demand

Nov 12, 2025

The modern Zayed National Museum building with curved, lattice-like structures and a central fountain. Palm trees adorn the foreground, under a clear blue sky.

The modern Zayed National Museum building with curved, lattice-like structures and a central fountain. Palm trees adorn the foreground, under a clear blue sky.

After years of delay, Zayed National Museum Abu Dhabi to finally open on 3 December 2025

Oct 18, 2025

A young Agatha Christie in a white dress with a pearl necklace, gazing calmly to the side. Black and white portrait with a soft background. Classic appearance.

A young Agatha Christie in a white dress with a pearl necklace, gazing calmly to the side. Black and white portrait with a soft background. Classic appearance.

British Library announces major Agatha Christie exhibition opening October 2026

Sep 21, 2025

Abstract Barbara Hepworth sculpture with smooth gray curves and a bright yellow hollow center sits on a rectangular base against a dark background.

Abstract Barbara Hepworth sculpture with smooth gray curves and a bright yellow hollow center sits on a rectangular base against a dark background.

Barbara Hepworth’s radical use of colour is finally getting its own exhibition

Sep 5, 2025

The National Gallery's facade with columns, large art banners, and "NG200" signs. People gather below in winter clothing. Subdued sky.

The National Gallery's facade with columns, large art banners, and "NG200" signs. People gather below in winter clothing. Subdued sky.

National Gallery to let lottery-chosen citizens shape its future

Aug 4, 2025

Venetian canal scene by Canaletto with gondolas, people boating on turquoise water, and historic buildings under a clear blue sky. Elegant and serene mood.

Venetian canal scene by Canaletto with gondolas, people boating on turquoise water, and historic buildings under a clear blue sky. Elegant and serene mood.

Mauritshuis to host ‘Grand Tour’ exhibition with masterpieces from Britain's stately homes

Jul 12, 2025

The medieval Bayeux Tapestry depicting armored men on horses, preparing for battle. Birds above, dogs below. Latin text visible. Earthy tones.

The medieval Bayeux Tapestry depicting armored men on horses, preparing for battle. Birds above, dogs below. Latin text visible. Earthy tones.

British Museum will display Bayeux Tapestry in its first ever return to UK

Jul 8, 2025

A crinkled, yellowed condom on a stand, featuring a printed illustration of four people. The background is dark and minimalist.

A crinkled, yellowed condom on a stand, featuring a printed illustration of four people. The background is dark and minimalist.

Rijksmuseum acquires rare 200-year-old condom

Jun 3, 2025

David Attenborough in a suit stands in a grand Natural History Museum hall with a whale skeleton above. Arched stone architecture and banners in the background.

David Attenborough in a suit stands in a grand Natural History Museum hall with a whale skeleton above. Arched stone architecture and banners in the background.

David Attenborough launches immersive experience at London’s Natural History Museum

May 26, 2025

Woman in 1940s attire stands under an arch, observing war-torn ruins. She wears a tailored suit, hat with feather, exuding a somber mood.

Woman in 1940s attire stands under an arch, observing war-torn ruins. She wears a tailored suit, hat with feather, exuding a somber mood.

Lee Miller exhibition at Tate Britain is UK's largest on the American photographer

May 22, 2025

Tracey Emin exhibition at Tate Modern will open in February 2026 and will be a "celebration of living"

Tracey Emin exhibition at Tate Modern will open in February 2026 and will be a "celebration of living"

Tracey Emin exhibition at Tate Modern will open in February 2026 and will be a "celebration of living"

May 17, 2025

Neoclassical Tate Britain building with columns, red banners reading "Tate Britain," trees, and people walking nearby under a clear blue sky.

Neoclassical Tate Britain building with columns, red banners reading "Tate Britain," trees, and people walking nearby under a clear blue sky.

Tate Britain's Clore Garden first-look designs revealed

May 17, 2025

Pitzhanger's historic building with ornate columns and statues on a sunny day. Yellow brick facade, arched windows, green door. Clear blue sky.

Pitzhanger's historic building with ornate columns and statues on a sunny day. Yellow brick facade, arched windows, green door. Clear blue sky.

Rebecca Lyons is new Pitzhanger Manor director

May 17, 2025

Chila Burman stands smiling in front of colorful steps and neon signs at Tate Britain. Vibrant patterns and lights create a lively atmosphere.

Chila Burman stands smiling in front of colorful steps and neon signs at Tate Britain. Vibrant patterns and lights create a lively atmosphere.

Tate Liverpool announces Chila Kumari Singh Burman retrospective

May 4, 2025

V&A museum interior with fashion displays in glass cases. Visitors casually walk through the elegant space with patterned floors and columns.

V&A museum interior with fashion displays in glass cases. Visitors casually walk through the elegant space with patterned floors and columns.

V&A's Fashion Gallery will get Burberry makeover

Mar 31, 2025

Smiling Vick Hope in shimmering silver outfit poses against a sparkling, mosaic backdrop. Her curly hair and festive mood enhance the vibrant scene.

Smiling Vick Hope in shimmering silver outfit poses against a sparkling, mosaic backdrop. Her curly hair and festive mood enhance the vibrant scene.

Vick Hope and Mariella Frostrup join V&A trustees

Mar 23, 2025

Claudia Winkleman in a black suit stands before a castle split between day and night. A peacock on grass, a train, and an owl in a tree are visible.

Claudia Winkleman in a black suit stands before a castle split between day and night. A peacock on grass, a train, and an owl in a tree are visible.

Claudia Winkleman joins British Museum trustee board

Mar 23, 2025

Glyn Morgan with long hair, in a gray blazer, stands confidently in front of vibrant space-themed posters on a blue wall.

Glyn Morgan with long hair, in a gray blazer, stands confidently in front of vibrant space-themed posters on a blue wall.

Glyn Morgan is Science Museum's new Head of Collections

Mar 20, 2025

Tim Burton in a black suit stands in a geometric, mirrored hallway with purple lighting. Art frames line the walls, creating a modern, artistic mood.

Tim Burton in a black suit stands in a geometric, mirrored hallway with purple lighting. Art frames line the walls, creating a modern, artistic mood.

Tim Burton exhibition smashes Design Museum visitor record

Feb 25, 2025

Ink drawing of an octopus with swirling tentacles on a mottled brown background. The mood is enigmatic and textured.

Ink drawing of an octopus with swirling tentacles on a mottled brown background. The mood is enigmatic and textured.

After 50 years, Victor Hugo's drawings come to UK in Royal Academy exhibition

Feb 24, 2025

Van Gogh Museum Director cuts visitor numbers after 'too much growth'

Van Gogh Museum Director cuts visitor numbers after 'too much growth'

Van Gogh Museum Director cuts visitor numbers after 'too much growth'

Jan 18, 2025

History-making Anselm Kiefer exhibition to open at Amsterdam's Van Gogh and Stedelijk museums

History-making Anselm Kiefer exhibition to open at Amsterdam's Van Gogh and Stedelijk museums

History-making Anselm Kiefer exhibition to open at Amsterdam's Van Gogh and Stedelijk museums

Jan 8, 2025

Young V&A's Making Egypt exhibition is "imaginative" journey through ancient era

Young V&A's Making Egypt exhibition is "imaginative" journey through ancient era

Young V&A's Making Egypt exhibition is "imaginative" journey through ancient era

Jan 6, 2025

Paris' Pompidou Centre will close this year until 2030

Paris' Pompidou Centre will close this year until 2030

Paris' Pompidou Centre will close this year until 2030

Jan 1, 2025

National Gallery's Gabriele Finaldi knighted in New Year Honours

National Gallery's Gabriele Finaldi knighted in New Year Honours

National Gallery's Gabriele Finaldi knighted in New Year Honours

Dec 31, 2024

Tate Modern celebrates Picasso's Three Dancers with centenary exhibition

Tate Modern celebrates Picasso's Three Dancers with centenary exhibition

Tate Modern celebrates Picasso's Three Dancers with centenary exhibition

Dec 27, 2024

Marie Antoinette's style to get exhibition treatment at V&A in 2025

Marie Antoinette's style to get exhibition treatment at V&A in 2025

Marie Antoinette's style to get exhibition treatment at V&A in 2025

Dec 20, 2024

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