Museums
The world’s most anticipated museums opening in 2024
Nine new museums will open in 2024, focused on everything from wine to Egyptology, gaming, protest, equality and more.
Australians fighting for the Parthenon Marbles’ return
A major campaign in Australia has been active since the 1980s in building a movement around the return of the…
Exhibition review: Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition, Melbourne Museum
An easy one-hour amble through a well-trodden historical event with less focus on the Titanic’s artefacts than the exhibition title…
Do you know the first female professional artists in Western history?
Lavinia Fontana, Sofonisba Aguissola and Artemisia Gentileschi sustained rewarding artistic practices with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Famous artist homes that are now museums
Creativity starts at home – well it did for these famous artists. Their homes are now museums you can visit.
Must-see museum blockbusters in 2024
As Australians continue their love affair with all things ancient Egyptian, some of our museums are also embracing VR to…
Exhibition review: Halfway, Yarrila Arts and Museum
Yarrila Arts and Museum is geographically positioned at a midpoint between Meanjin/Brisbane and Eora/Sydney – hence the name of this…
Gold, glitz and history on show in the State of Victoria gold jewellery collection
Fifteen highlighted pieces of newly acquired goldfield jewellery are on display in a glittery pop-up exhibition at the Melbourne Museum.
Powerhouse Ultimo announces three-year closure
Powerhouse has released the concept designs for its Ultimo site, a key factor of which is reorienting the museum to…
Exhibition review: Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs, Australian Museum
A harmonious blend of ancient wonders and modern innovation that explores the life of the illustrious pharaoh, Ramses the Great.