Rijksmuseum

British Museum, London The virtual tour of this iconic museum that's located in the heart of London allows you to tour through various periods of history and discover curiosities like the Egyptian mummies. Also, hundreds of other artifacts can be seen there, so don't miss your chance! Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Home…

Over the past week, the Louvre in Paris has made various attempts to stay open as the number of coronavirus cases climbs in France. There was a ban placed on cash at the museum, followed by a new ticketing policy through which only bookings submitted on the museum’s website would…

With many American institutions weighing how long they can remain open while the coronavirus continues to spread, four major Boston-area museums closed on Thursday. The Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge, the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts Boston have all…

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock Many concerned members of the New York art world received fateful news on Thursday: some major New York museums will temporarily close as city officials attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The Metropolitan Museum of Art will close…

FILE PHOTO: Van Gogh Museum presents the condition of the restoration of Van Gogh's painting "Sunflowers" in Amsterdam, Netherlands January 24, 2019. REUTERS/Piroschka van de WouwAMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch national gallery, the Rijksmuseum, and the nearby Van Gogh museum, two of the Netherlands’ premier tourist attractions in Amsterdam, will…

Over the past month, cities around the world have asked people to curtail travel, practice social distancing, and work from home in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. As confirmed cases continue to increase in the U.S., American cities are recommending these same practices. Staying home (whether…

With a lively nightlife, a pretty centre to wander around and plenty of places to buy a delicious stroopwafel or some chunky Dutch chips, Amsterdam is one of our favourite city break destinations. We've found a 2-night spring package with return flights and 4-star accommodation with breakfast in a sleek…

I  went to the opening of this year’s Armory Show at Pier 94 in Manhattan on Wednesday. Outside was the sparkling Hudson. Inside, there was enough Purell to float the Circle Line. The first flu cases have already hit Manhattan but the mood was lively among big crowds. Elbow bumps, air…

Fancy a break at a deluxe boutique hotel in central Amsterdam this summer? So do we!We're not quite sure why the hotel is called the Hotel Notting Hill (maybe you'll see Hugh Grant?), but you'll be staying there. With flights included, this package starts from £193* per person.If you want…

Smithsonian museum. Getty The Smithsonian Institution is putting 2.8 million images online for anyone to access for the first time ever.The online open-access platform has images from all 19 Smithsonian museums, plus research centers, archives, and the National Zoo.The Smithsonian says it will add 200,000 more images by the end…