MUSEUMS

The Eccentric Life of Lord Walter Rothschild and the Blackmail Behind One of the World's Biggest Bird Collections

Lord Walter Rothschild tamed zebras, rode giant tortoises, and was blackmailed for years by a mysterious woman.

9 Ways Science Helps Catch Counterfeit Art

It’s estimated that anywhere from 2 to 50 percent of art in museums and on the market are counterfeits.

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The Silver Swan Automaton Will Visit London’s Science Museum Next Year

After nearly 150 years of staying put at England's Bowes Museum, the one-of-a-kind, life-sized swan automaton and music box is about to take flight.

10 Facts About Cuban Animals From AMNH's New Exhibition, '¡Cuba!'

In its new bilingual exhibition “¡Cuba!”, the American Museum of Natural History looks at the cultural history of the country as well as its natural history, showing everything from how Cuban cigars are made to the endemic creatures that can be found only

L.A. Museum's New Exhibit Pays Homage to Crazy Cat Ladies

The Animal Museum's ode to ailurophiles includes cat facts, feline-inspired artwork, and more.

Louvre Museum Offers Protection for Endangered Cultural Treasures

The institution wants to safeguard artifacts rescued from conflict-ridden countries.

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Kansas Museum Pays Homage to Presidential Runners-Up

The exhibition is called “They Also Ran"—and soon, it will have a new portrait gracing its walls.

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Experience a 1920s Fossil Expedition With This 360-Degree Video

The American Museum of Natural History is highlighting its artifacts in a whole new way.

The Smithsonian Saved the Ruby Slippers—and the Scarecrow's Costume Is Next

After securing funds to restore Dorothy's iconic red shoes, the institution is looking to raise an additional $85,000 to conserve the Scarecrow’s costume.