Smithsonian leader Lonnie G. Bunch Announces Retirement
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, announced that he will retire from his position, concluding nearly 38 years of service at the Smithsonian and a career that has shaped the museum field in the United States and beyond, Smithsonian Media releases.
Thieves Steal Historic Diamond Necklace From Vienna Museum
A couple of days ago, the Egyptian queen’s 673-diamond necklace was stolen from Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts.
Museum Gallery to Reopen After 83 Years
A gallery at London’s Natural History Museum, closed since 1943, will reopen on 16 September, the BBC reports.
AAM’s Largest Museum Event Is Coming
AAM announced that the AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo, the largest museum event, will take place in Houston from May 5 to 8, 2027.
Renaissance Artworks Stolen from Sicilian Museum During Holiday
Four works attributed to Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina were stolen from a regional museum in Messina, Sicily, during Italy’s Ferragosto holiday, according to cultural officials and Italian media.
Largest Ancient Metalworking Site Discovered in Georgia
Archaeologists have uncovered a 3,000-year-old Bronze Age copper-smelting and metal workshop in Georgia
Long-Awaited Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Announces Opening Date
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, located on Saadiyat Island, is set to open on December 11, 2026