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There's a lot going on here. Through this weekend, there is a Behind-the-Screams Tour, where guests will face skeletons, parasites, bloodsuckers, and more from the collection. The newly renovated Wilson Family Nature Lab is opened in mid-October with lots of hands-on learning. Coming up on Nov. 22, there is a one-night only Welcome Winter Night, with two baby reindeer (and a naming contest), magic shows, and lots of other activities.

Well, I'm very concerned. I think that [(501(c)3) status] is the magic wand that allowed this country to develop one of the most robust cultural programmes in the world...I think we are looking at a federal government that is prepared to exert a great deal of power, or authority, in order to achieve a set of ambitions.

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Officially founded in 1821 as the capital of the then-Arkansas Territory, Little Rock gets its name from an actual little rock, which still sits on the riverfront. In 1722, a French exploration party saw the rock on the Arkansas River and dubbed the site and the nearby bluff, " le petite roche " or "the little rock." Originally, the area was Quapaw land, but it slowly became a well-known trading hub in the region for those traveling west.

Discovery Cube Los Angeles - Sylmar: The special exhibit, "Rescue Exhibition," runs through Sept. 1 at the museum ( www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/rescue-exhibition). The museum has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $20 ages 15-61; $18 ages 62 and older; $17 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube and www.discoverycube.org Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience: A "sister unit" of Circus Vargas brings the excitement, comedy and magic, 7 p.m. Aug. 28.

Published by the Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) in 2023, Trans-inclusive Culture sets out a framework for cultural institutions to "generate inclusive public spaces and workplaces". The document addresses legal and ethical concerns, and asserts that trans inclusion must sit alongside organisations' commitments to combating "all forms of prejudice and discrimination". Supporters of the guidance include the International Council for Museums UK (Icom UK), the Association for Independent Museums (Aim) and 20 other arts, culture and heritage organisations.

The Nature Walk and Bird Count offers the opportunity to connect with nature and engage in a bird counting activity for a fee of $33, with free admission for those unable to pay.

The Museu de l'Art Prohibit housed over 200 works that were censored, including pieces by well-known artists. Its closure was announced due to protests affecting operations.

The newly projected Museo Casa Kahlo, or Casa Roja, will showcase Frida Kahlo's formative years and is the first museum run by her descendants.

The sheer amount of museums in London exceeds 200, reflecting the city’s rich history spanning nearly 2,000 years and catering to diverse curiosities.

We have chosen not to show any human remains. And that is a push with a lot of different museums. For us it is a complex story because physical anthropology is one of the important departments.

"Spend quality time with your special someone at an artsy after-hours museum party or gallery event... free with a timed-entry pass."

When you think of dinosaurs, you might think of Montana or Patagonia, but you should think of New Jersey because the world's first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton was found 11 miles from here in Haddonfield, New Jersey.

Humanity is the most influential species on Earth. We depend entirely on this magnificent planet, yet its future is in our hands.

Barcelona's museums are a celebration of the region's dynamic art scene, showcasing local artists and cultural heritage through immersive experiences and historical foundations.