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Museums get grants from the Wolfson Foundation
The redevelopment of a community-run museum in Caithness, on the north coast of Scotland, is among the projects to benefit from the latest round of funding from the Wolfson Foundation. Strathnaver Museum received £75,000 for a program that includes refurbishing the existing museum, creating exhibition and workshop space, installing accessible interpretation throughout the site and …
Lambton libraries, museums and galleries shrink due to latest COVID wave
Content of the article Following the province’s move to step two of its roadmap for reopening, the Lambton County Library and Lambton County Museums have announced changes to their operations. Content of the article As of January 5, the Sarnia Library Theater will be closed for 21 days with all scheduled performances and reservations canceled. …
Covid-affected council closes recreation centers and museums for two more weeks
Stoke-on-Trent museums and recreation centers are to remain closed for an additional two weeks – so staff can be redeployed to essential services. The Pottery Museum, the Gladstone Pottery Museum and a number of recreational facilities were originally scheduled to reopen to the public on Wednesday January 5, after being closed on Christmas Eve. But …
Covid tests available in Powys libraries
Residents of Powys are reminded that rapid lateral flow (LFT) test kits are available for collection from many locations in Powys, the county council said. With the testing criteria being broadened so that anyone can qualify for an LFT test, residents of Powys are reminded that they can be picked up from many libraries in …
Libraries, rooms, swimming pools: where unvaccinated visitors can and cannot cross South East Queensland from Friday
Queensland councils are finalizing the operation of restrictions for unvaccinated visitors to community facilities such as libraries and swimming pools from December 17. Several councils expressed concern last month over the lack of details in state announcements regarding restrictions for unvaccinated visitors and requested clarification from the health department. Following the release of the public …
New Mexico Museums Collaborate on Holiday Open House
A Santa Claus puppet performed by Gustave Baumann of Santa Fe. Courtesy / NMHM NMHM News: SANTA FE – Visit the Santa Fe Plaza on Sunday, December 19, in the height of the holiday season and enjoy an open house hosted by the New Mexico Museum of History (NMHM) and the Museum of Art of …
Works by Turner and Lowry given to the British nation in 2021 | Museums
Sir Anthony van Dyck’s Portrait of a Woman, JMW Turner’s Walton Bridge and LS Lowry’s painting of David Lloyd George’s birthplace in Manchester are among dozens of artifacts of cultural significance preserved for the nation this year. Through cultural donations and acceptance programs in lieu of Art Council England, paintings, archives and other items worth …
Vaccine passes required at libraries and swimming pools in Timaru district
THING A vaccine pass can be created by going online or calling for a hard copy. Vaccine passes will be required for anyone wishing to use the Timaru District Council swimming pools, libraries, guest services, art gallery and museum, starting Friday. People will also need to prove their immunization status before attending any council, committee …
My Vaccine Pass required to enter Christchurch libraries, swimming pools and other public facilities
A My Vaccine Pass will be required from Friday to enter most public facilities in Christchurch, according to the city council. The whole of the South Island will be upgraded to amber when the new traffic light system goes into effect on Friday. “At the orange level, only people who have been doubly vaccinated and …
Scarborough Museums Trust Project to start conversations about race and the environment
A new one-year project from the Scarborough Museums Trust aims to engage residents of the Borough of Scarborough and across Yorkshire in conversations about race and the environment. From Local to Global will connect with researchers and environmentalists across the UK and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project, which has received £ 130,000 …
The best museums in Milan – Lonely Planet
Milan is a lot of things: the second city in Italy and probably the fastest; one of the world’s fashion capitals; theater of breathtaking architecture made of futuristic and century-old skyscrapers palace. Among Milan’s many qualities, an unmissable feature is its status as an art hotspot – and this includes exhibition sites like the Hangar …
The best museums in New York
New York City has a museum for all tastes, budgets, and creative inspirations. It is, after all, the city that gave the world the Met and the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. Whether you’re looking for a bustling institution with an overview of art history, or a small niche museum dedicated to a specific century, …
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Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Visitors to Auckland Zoo, museums and libraries may need to be fully vaccinated
The Auckland Museum and other council facilities could be closed to people not vaccinated against Covid. Popular Auckland attractions like the zoo, museum, art gallery and libraries could be added to the growing list of places, events and jobs closed to people who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19. And Kiwis who wish to see …
Visitors to the Auckland Zoo, museums and libraries may need to be fully immunized
Popular Auckland attractions like the zoo, museum, art gallery and libraries could be added to the growing list of places, events and jobs closed to people who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19. And Kiwis who wish to see Lorde perform on her Solar Power tour in Western Springs on March 5 are likely to …
Interactive museums and exhibits to visit around DC – The GW Hatchet
The interactive exhibits in museums around DC are the perfect change of pace from the traditional museum exhibits you’re used to seeing. Ranging from holographic art to a 3D talking tree and even intricate twine work, our list of interactive exhibits covers some of the most exciting works of art currently available in the district. …
Bathurst City Council plans to reopen library, museums and more | Western lawyer
news, local news, The COUNCIL-managed facilities in Bathurst will gradually reopen to the public as the city emerges from an eight-week lockdown. While “Freedom Day” is Monday, the Bathurst Regional Council has chosen not to begin reopening its facilities until Thursday. “Council will begin a gradual reopening of facilities to the community starting Thursday, October …
Aquatic centers, libraries, gallery, customer service and more reopen from Monday
In line with the NSW government’s easing of restrictions, the Northern Beaches Council will once again welcome the community to many of our facilities starting Monday 11 October. Mayor Michael Regan said Council was delighted to reopen after such a long time. “We are very excited to welcome the community back to our services. So …
Three museums to explore in Orange County | Way of life
Want to broaden your artistic horizons? Need an intellectual quest to kill time during the day? Here are three great local museums, all located within a half hour drive of campus. The Fullerton Museum Center was founded in 1971 and holds a permanent exhibition for Leo Fender, the creator of Fender guitars. (Bryan Corrales / …