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Thieves steal Renoir paintings from museum on French Riviera — Sep 8, 2026

State Museum Shifts Programs to Harrisburg Library During Renovations — 4dWhile The State Museum of Pennsylvania remains closed for a major renovation through early 2029, it is extending access to its programs by partnering with the Dauphin County Library System to bring hands-on history, art, and science sessions to the George & Hettie Love Memorial Library for pre-K through second graders this fall. The 45-minute, noon sessions cover daily life in Revolutionary Pennsylvania, William Penn’s birthday celebrations, the Eastern wild turkey, and the Eastern hemlock, with pre-registration available for each program at 530 S. 29th Street in Harrisburg.

Thieves steal four Renoir paintings from French museum then drop two — Sep 8, 2026

Museums, Communities Mark 25 Years Since 9/11World — Sep 8, 2026As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, South Carolina museums and local history outlets spotlight community responses—from the South Carolina State Museum’s “South Carolina Remembers 9/11: 25 Years Later” exhibit featuring Maurice Hallman and intergenerational reflections, to Greenville’s acts of remembrance and interfaith solidarity in the Upstate; meanwhile, Pennsylvania’s State Archives and related venues highlight Flight 93’s legacy and archival notes to honor victims and first responders across states.

IJREXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItSimon August · 4 min · 10h

Nation marks 25 years since 9/11 with Pentagon tributes and rare artifacts — Sep 10, 2026The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History opened a temporary display of fragile 9/11 artifacts from the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93 laid out on tables to help visitors remember and connect with the day. The exhibit arrives amid political scrutiny over how American history is told, with critics pressing for a more unifying narrative while the museum emphasizes memory preservation for future generations.

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Amsterdam Museum Unveils Kusama Retrospective as Tribute After Death — Sep 9, 2026The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is staging a comprehensive Kusama retrospective with 300+ works, an immersive infinity room, and around 50 pieces never before shown, serving as a posthumous tribute after her death at 97. The exhibition extends Kusama’s signature polka-dot world to public spaces, wrapping trees and the building facade in dots, and aims to appeal to both new visitors and longtime fans.

New Venice museum revisits Pierre Cardin's futuristic fashion legacy — Sep 3, 2026Venice unveiled the Pierre Cardin Museum in Palazzo Cardin, displaying around 130 garments and highlighting the designer’s space-age, democratizing approach. A coordinated costume ball helped launch the museum, with events aligning to its Sept. 13 opening and reaffirming Cardin’s enduring influence on fashion licensing and design.

Jared Kim A costume ball to launch it is such a fitting touch, the man never did anything halfway. Would love to see photos from that night.

Moto Guzzi Opens €50 Million Lake Como Factory-Museum — Sep 3, 2026Moto Guzzi marked its 105th anniversary with World Days 2026 at Mandello del Lario, including a parade from Lecco to Mandello and the debut of a redeveloped campus featuring a new museum and expanded factory built over five years at a cost of more than 50 million euros. The overhaul, designed by Greg Lynn, adds thousands of square meters of production, a 3,000-square-meter museum, and integrates robotics while preserving artisanal handcrafting.

Milwaukee museum traces bobbleheads' surprising journey from ancient China — Sep 3, 2026Bobbleheads, iconic spring-headed figurines, have become a lasting symbol of American pop culture with roots in China and Germany before flourishing in the U.S. since the 1960s as baseball giveaways and collectibles, now housed in museums and sold widely for various figures and personalized themes.

Maya Lindstrom I've got like 40 of these from stadium promotions over the years, never thought about how far back the concept actually goes.

On X · @ArsenalArsenal Wishes Happy Birthday to Legend David SeamanThe official Arsenal account posted a simple birthday greeting to former goalkeeper David Seaman, generating overwhelmingly positive and nostalgic reactions from fans with virtually no opposition.1,083 likes · 20m

They’re resilient, low-effort and beautiful: how to plant a rubble gardenGood News — Sep 8, 2026Gardeners are turning builders' waste into rubble gardens that support drought-resistant plants and boost biodiversity at sites like the Horniman Museum and Yeo Valley Organic.

September 19: Global Milestones, Cultural HistoryEntertainment — 2dSept. 19 is highlighted in country music history with Miranda Lambert’s artist-in-residency at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, certification milestones for stars like Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, and ongoing legacy moments such as the Oak Ridge Boys’ farewell tour; the date also features charitable performances tied to artists like Dan + Shay and Carrie Underwood. In world history, Sept. 19 marks Swami Vivekananda’s Paper on Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote, and the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Poitiers, all associated with this date.

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Tennessee Plans Nashville Airport Renaming for Parton — Sep 10, 2026Tennessee plans to honor Dolly Parton by renaming Nashville International Airport and continuing development of her Songwriter Hotel and museum, set to open in 2026 with potential licensing revenue. Across Ringgold, Georgia, Denver, and Knoxville-area communities, fans and locals are commemorating her life with tributes, exhibits, and events that celebrate her private life, philanthropy, and enduring cultural impact.

Two-part Grammy Museum exhibit spotlights Rodrigo — Sep 1, 2026Olivia Rodrigo opened The Cure Unraveled exhibit at the Grammy Museum with an intimate Sep 1 event featuring a Q&A and acoustic set, previewing a two-part installation centered on her The Cure video and its handmade sets; the exhibit runs through Feb 22, 2027, with an expanded fall edition adding unseen artifacts from her broader career. She discussed her songwriting process, the pressures of fame, and how making You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love brought renewed joy and freedom to her music.

Smithsonian Chief Bunch Plans 2026 Retirement Amid Dispute — Sep 8, 2026Smithsonian secretary Lonnie Bunch III announced he will retire by year’s end, ending seven years at the helm amid sustained friction with the Trump administration over how the nation’s history is presented. He said the timing is his own and that the Smithsonian’s independence remains, even as critics, including a government report accusing the museum of radical activism, drew praise for his leadership from Chief Justice John Roberts.

DDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItA conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.10h · 1 reads

First U.S. Jellyfish Museum Opens in Pompano Beach, Showcasing 20 Species Across 10,000-Square-Foot Space — Aug 19, 2026A private Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach, Florida, founded by Ukrainian aquarists Alex and Yana Yanovsky, is believed to be the first U.S. museum devoted exclusively to jellyfish, featuring about 20 species across multiple illuminated tanks and an emphasis on biology, conservation, and the animals’ 500-million-year history. Opened this past spring after the couple fled Ukraine in 2022, the museum plans expansion to introduce more locations and share their passion for these mesmerizing, brainless invertebrates with visitors.

QuizieQuizHow charismatic are you, really?Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.3 min · today's quiz

Museum Hit In Brazen Heist Reportedly Committed Classic Security Blunder — Nov 4, 2025The Louvre museum at one point had its own name as one of the passwords to its video surveillance system, French newspaper Libération first reported. The iconic Paris museum in October was the scene of a heist where…

Trump Admin Shutting Down Biden’s EPA Museum Pet Project — Mar 31, 2025Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced Monday that the agency-themed museum established by the Biden administration will be shut down. The Washington, D.C., museum — known formally as…

Museum Inexplicably Sexualizes Iconic Children’s Toy In ‘Seeing Things Queerly’ Guidebook — Feb 6, 2025The Science Museum, a publicly funded museum in Britain, describes the fastening mechanism in Lego bricks as “gendered” and “heteronormative” in one of its self-guided tours. “Seeing Things Queerly,” a guide created by…

Two Renoirs Stolen as Art Thefts Hit France, Australia — Sep 7, 2026Thieves targeted the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, stealing four paintings in a pre-dawn break-in, with police pursuing suspects after security footage showed artworks being cut from frames. Separately, a home in Woodville South, Australia, was broken into and two original Pro Hart paintings—plus other items—were stolen, and authorities are seeking tips to recover them.

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Statue of Roosevelt To Be Removed From the Front of New York MuseumReporting — Jun 23, 2021The Theodore Roosevelt statue in front of the American Museum of Natural History will be coming down. The New York City Public Design Commission voted unanimously at a public meeting on Monday to take it down and…

Trump administration threatens Smithsonian funding cuts unless leadership changes — Sep 3, 2026The Trump administration intensified pressure on the Smithsonian, warning it could lose federal support and discretionary funding over alleged ideological activism and potential discrimination violations tied to its leadership and exhibits. Officials say the Smithsonian’s independence is at stake as the White House seeks changes, while the museum has not issued a public response.

Elena Vasquez The Smithsonian has survived a lot of political pressure over the years. Curious to see if it holds its ground here too.

Ancient Roman Statues Stolen From Syrian Museum Amid Fragile Recovery — Nov 12, 2025Authorities in Damascus are investigating the theft of several ancient Roman-era statues from Syria’s National Museum, an incident officials believe was carried out by an individual rather than an organized gang…

Susan B Anthony Museum Objects to Trump Pardoning the SuffragetteReporting — Aug 21, 2020Earlier this week, President Donald Trump issued a posthumous pardon for women’s rights leader Susan B. Anthony but the museum dedicated to the late suffragette objected to the pardon, saying that she wouldn’t have…

Trump Slams Decision to Remove Roosevelt Statue From NYC’s Museum of Natural HistoryReporting — Jun 22, 2020The statue of former President Theodore Roosevelt standing outside the American Museum of Natural History in New York City will be taken down, and President Donald Trump is not happy about it. The statue has been…

On X · @FCBarcelonaFC Barcelona Releases Squad List Ahead of La Liga Clash with SevillaBarcelona's official squad announcement for the Sevilla match generated mostly positive and neutral fan engagement focused on hype, lineups, and minor gripes, with no real controversy or split in opinions.1,152 likes · 20m