Arts & Culture
Art, music, and the human spirit.
Fuzhou Celebrates Intangible Cultural Heritage with Event
Fuzhou hosted an event on October 17, 2026, celebrating intangible cultural heritage through performances and workshops.
Sheetalnath Temple in Srinagar Reopens After 36 Years
The historic Sheetalnath Temple in Srinagar reopened on October 17, 2026, after extensive restoration work lasting 36 years.
Restoration of West Mebon Temple Completed in Angkor Park
The 11th-century West Mebon Temple has been fully restored, enhancing Cambodia's cultural heritage.
Germany celebrates living heritage at Werkstatt der lebendigen Traditionen
The second Werkstatt der lebendigen Traditionen opens in Germany, focusing on custom tailoring and cultural memory.
Sorolla Museum reopens in Madrid after expansion
The Sorolla Museum in Madrid partially reopens following a €13 million expansion project, enhancing accessibility and conservation.
International Youth Festival 'Planet of Art 2026' Celebrates Winners in Almaty
The 'Planet of Art 2026' youth festival recognized winners in Almaty, showcasing artworks focused on women's roles in cultural heritage.
Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden to Reopen Following Redesign
The Hirshhorn Museum's Sculpture Garden will reopen on October 31, 2026, after a redesign by Hiroshi Sugimoto.
Singapore History Gallery Reopens After Major Restoration
The Singapore History Gallery reopened on October 10, 2026, showcasing over 700 years of history.
State Russian Museum Completes Restoration of Aivazovsky's Masterpiece
The State Russian Museum has restored Aivazovsky’s "The Ninth Wave" ahead of a major retrospective opening on October 16.
Museum of Natural History in Nice reopens after renovation
The Museum of Natural History in Nice reopened on October 14, 2026, after an 18-month renovation, enhancing accessibility and exhibits.
Prague's Industrial Palace Reopens After Restoration
Prague's Industrial Palace reopens following a CZK 3 billion restoration, featuring upgraded infrastructure and historic preservation.
Corvallis Museum Launches 'An Unfinished Country' Exhibition
The Corvallis Museum opened 'An Unfinished Country,' an exhibition featuring historic photographs and contemporary art.
Library of Congress Celebrates 50 Years of Folklife Center
The Library of Congress opened an exhibition showcasing 150 items that document American folklife and traditions.
Cairo's Museum of Islamic Ceramics reopens after extensive restoration
The Museum of Islamic Ceramics in Cairo reopens, showcasing 315 rare ceramic pieces from various historical eras.
Design Museum Gent Reopens with €20 Million Sustainable Expansion
Design Museum Gent reopened on October 13, 2026, after a €20 million expansion featuring sustainable design elements.
McLean Museum Reopens with Enhanced Accessibility and New Exhibitions
The McLean Museum in Greenock reopens with improved accessibility features and anniversary exhibitions.
Rome Launches First Permanent Media Art Museum, MAM
Rome inaugurated the MAM, its first permanent media art museum, on October 9, 2026, featuring immersive experiences.
Excavation of Medieval Leprosy Hospital Begins in Lincoln
Community volunteers and archaeologists start a dig at the Hospital of the Holy Innocents, revealing medieval history.
First Public Museum of Jewish Culture Opens in Fes, Morocco
Morocco inaugurated its first Jewish culture museum in Fes on October 12, 2026, showcasing 2,500 years of history.
Great Umayyad Mosque in Aleppo Reopens After 13 Years
The Great Umayyad Mosque in Aleppo reopened on October 8, 2026, after extensive restoration following war damage.
Tyeb Mehta's 'Rickshaw Puller' sells for Rs 69.1 crore at auction
Tyeb Mehta's painting 'Rickshaw Puller' sets a new auction record at Rs 69.1 crore during Volte Una's inaugural sale.
Library of Congress Launches Folklife Exhibition Celebrating 50 Years
The Library of Congress opened 'Alive in Many Hands' to celebrate the American Folklife Center's 50th anniversary.
Indian Museum Kolkata Launches Durga Puja Art Exhibition
The Indian Museum in Kolkata opened 'Devī Durgā: Śakti, Mātri, Karuṇā' on October 11, 2026, showcasing Bengal's handicrafts.
Ghent Design Museum reopens with expanded exhibition space
Ghent’s Design Museum reopens after four years of renovation, featuring a new wing and a redesigned collection.
Singapore History Gallery reopens with rich historical exhibits
The revamped Singapore History Gallery reopened on October 10, 2026, showcasing over 700 years of history through artifacts and interactive displays.
Water Museum Opens in Egypt's New Capital to Showcase Nile History
Egypt inaugurates a new Water Museum in the New Capital, highlighting 7,000 years of Nile water management history.
NABARD Facilitates GI Registration for 28 Traditional Products
NABARD has facilitated GI registration for 28 new traditional products, enhancing India's cultural heritage and market potential.
Qaitbay Mausoleum Reopens After Extensive Restoration in Cairo
The Mausoleum of Sultan al-Ashraf Qaitbay in Cairo has reopened following a comprehensive restoration project funded by US cultural grants.
Rijksmuseum Launches Major Willem de Kooning Exhibition
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam opened the largest European exhibition of Willem de Kooning in over 40 years on October 9, 2026.
Lisbon National Museum of Ancient Art to Reopen After Renovation
Lisbon’s National Museum of Ancient Art will reopen on November 21, 2026, after an €8.5 million restoration funded by the EU and Portugal.
Sharif Bey Exhibition Showcases Identity Through Sculpture
The Andy Warhol Museum features Sharif Bey's work until October 2026, highlighting themes of heritage and identity.
University of Michigan Museum of Art reopens historic wing
The University of Michigan Museum of Art reopened its historic wing after an eight-month renovation on October 10-11, 2026.
Three Nations Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Comoros, São Tomé and Príncipe, and South Sudan have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking a milestone.
Pastellesse Sound Group Celebrates 20 Years with Concert in Caserta
The Pastellesse Sound Group held a concert on 10 October 2026 to celebrate its 20th anniversary and promote intangible cultural heritage.
University of Michigan Museum of Art Reopens with New Exhibitions
The University of Michigan Museum of Art celebrates its reopening on October 10, 2026, with new exhibitions and activities.
MoMA to Feature 'Wetland' Digital Swamp Installation
Jakob Kudsk Steensen's immersive 'Wetland' opens at MoMA on October 12, 2026, showcasing a recreated swamp ecosystem.
Sharif Bey's 'Homecoming' Exhibition at Warhol Museum
The 'Homecoming' exhibition by Sharif Bey features monumental ceramic sculptures at the Andy Warhol Museum until October 12, 2026.
ICA Adds 63 Inscriptions to Cooperative Cultural Heritage List
The International Cooperative Alliance added 63 new sites to its Cultural Heritage List, recognizing traditions from 39 countries.
Coral Springs Museum of Art opens gallery with Picasso exhibition
The Coral Springs Museum of Art launched a new gallery featuring 'Picasso: A Graphic Journey' on 9 October 2026.
Gyan Bharatam Mission digitises manuscript collection in Jammu
The Gyan Bharatam Mission completed digitisation of Dr. Khem Raj Sharma Ji’s manuscripts, preserving them for future generations.
William Morris Gallery reopens with new focus on diverse art influences
The William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow reopened on October 3, 2026, showcasing the influence of South Asian and Islamic art.
Nicopolis Archaeological Site Reopens After Restoration
The ancient Nicopolis archaeological site in Greece reopens to the public following significant restoration efforts.
Islamic Pottery Museum to Reopen in Cairo After 14 Years
The Islamic Pottery Museum in Cairo will reopen on October 15, 2026, after extensive restoration work lasting 14 years.
Acropolis Museum Completes Digitization of 2,156 Artifacts
The Acropolis Museum has digitized its entire collection, making 2,156 artifacts accessible online in high definition.
Hannah Lim's Exhibition Reimaginings Opens in Bath
Hannah Lim's solo exhibition Reimaginings features anthropomorphized sculptures at the Museum of East Asian Art in Bath until November 14, 2026.
Restoration of Celestial Palace at Thăng Long Citadel begins
Hà Nội authorities have started the restoration of the Celestial Palace, with UNESCO's approval, to preserve cultural heritage.
Design Museum Gent Reopens After €20 Million Expansion
Design Museum Gent reopened on October 3, 2026, after a €20 million renovation, adding a new wing and innovative facilities.
Sharif Bey's 'Homecoming' Exhibition Showcases Cultural Heritage
The 'Sharif Bey: Homecoming' exhibition opened on October 5, 2026, at The Andy Warhol Museum, highlighting the artist's monumental sculptures.
Saudi Arabia's North Riyadh and Salma Geoparks Recognized by UNESCO
North Riyadh and Salma Geoparks in Saudi Arabia are now part of UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network.
The Met showcases Si Lewen's 'There Are No Words: Parade'
The exhibition highlights 63 drawings by Si Lewen addressing war and memory.