Art + Culture

From festivals and events around the world, to museum openings and architectural wonders, let these articles inspire your next trip.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites
9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day
Books
9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day
April 22, 2020 03:25 PM
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Sara Button
13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites
National Parks
13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites
April 20, 2020 04:30 PM
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Pat Tompkins
How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition
History + Culture
How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition
April 13, 2020 01:15 PM
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Jessica Vincent

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For the bookworms
Introducing AFAR’s First Book Club
Books
Introducing AFAR’s First Book Club
Reading takes you places. Transport yourself with the AFAReads book club.
May 20, 2020 12:29 PM
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Sara Button
Books
Independent Bookstores in New York City That We Love
April 23, 2020 09:54 AM
Books
Powell’s Bookshop Rehires 100 Employees as Online Book Orders Surge
March 30, 2020 02:52 PM
Books
These Vibrant Photos Explore Rajasthan’s Colorful Textiles and Patterns
March 03, 2020 07:32 PM
Books
The California Road Trip All Book Lovers Should Take
February 28, 2020 01:12 PM

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Art and Architecture
“Diego Rivera’s America” Will Debut at SFMOMA in July
Art + Architecture
“Diego Rivera’s America” Will Debut at SFMOMA in July
March 18, 2022 02:15 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Florida’s Highwaymen Defied Jim Crow Law With Their Art
Art + Architecture
Florida’s Highwaymen Defied Jim Crow Law With Their Art
February 11, 2022 07:04 PM
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Chadd Scott
Immersive Gustav Klimt Art Shows Are Coming to 13 Cities Around the World
Art + Architecture
Immersive Gustav Klimt Art Shows Are Coming to 12 Cities Around the World
February 09, 2022 05:11 PM
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Mae Hamilton

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Museums + Galleries
Europe’s Museums Begin to Reopen With New Rules and “Social-Distancing Devices”
Museums + Galleries
Europe’s Museums Begin to Reopen With New Rules and “Social-Distancing Devices”
At various European institutions re-emerging from coronavirus lockdowns, ticketed time slots, plexiglass shields, and mandatory mask protocols provide a glimpse into what the “new normal” might look like.
May 19, 2020 07:56 PM
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Sarah Buder
Museums + Galleries
7 Must-See Museums in Chicago
April 15, 2020 02:08 PM
Museums + Galleries
MoMA Is Offering Free Online Art Courses You Can Take at Home
April 10, 2020 03:55 PM
Art + Architecture
You Can Virtually Tour Tim Burton’s Original Art Exhibit at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas
April 09, 2020 03:30 PM
Museums + Galleries
Overlooked American Stories Come to Life at These New Museums
April 06, 2020 02:28 PM

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History + Culture
The painted, gilded, curved ceiling, of the Wieskirche in Germany, flanked by ornate columns and sculptures.
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Heritage Sites in Germany Where You Can Embrace the Monk’s Life
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Colin Bridgerton receiving a warm welcome from his siblings, Anthony, Kate, Benedict, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth in from of the Bridgerton family home.
History + Culture
“Bridgerton” Is Back—Here’s How to Visit the Hit Show’s Filming Locations
May 16, 2024 02:09 PM
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Cat Sposato
The silhouette of a visitor in front of purple, illustrated projections at ARTECHOUSE in Washington, D.C.
Museums + Galleries
7 Music-Themed Museums to Visit in Washington D.C.
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Festivals and Events
Why This Southern City Should Be Your Next Getaway
Art + Architecture
Why This Southern City Should Be Your Next Getaway
An influencer’s exciting journey shows why Charleston is perfect for every type of traveler.
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Festivals + Events
Striking J’ouvert Celebration Portraits From Grenada
February 12, 2020 09:48 AM
Festivals + Events
Why This European Island Should Be on Your Must-Visit List
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Festivals + Events
This European City Is Especially Magical Over the Holidays
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Festivals + Events
Why This German City Is a Must for Music Lovers
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Chinese Street Opera Stages a Comeback in Singapore
History + Culture
Chinese Street Opera Stages a Comeback in Singapore
July 16, 2021 02:32 PM
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Lester V. Ledesma
The History Lover’s Guide to Curaçao
History + Culture
The History Lover’s Guide to Curaçao
July 14, 2021 05:32 PM
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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Inside the Fantastical New Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Denmark
Art + Culture
Inside the Fantastical New Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Denmark
July 14, 2021 05:03 PM
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Mary Holland
What Can We Learn From the Hawaiian Concept of Kuleana?
History + Culture
What Can We Learn From the Hawaiian Concept of Kuleana?
July 07, 2021 01:46 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Monument to Activist Ida B. Wells Unveiled in Chicago
History + Culture
Monument to Activist Ida B. Wells Unveiled in Chicago
July 02, 2021 04:45 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
The Best Events in New York City in 2021
Festivals + Events
The Best Events in New York City in 2021
June 30, 2021 03:13 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Colosseum’s Underground Passages Reopen to Public
History + Culture
Colosseum’s Underground Passages Reopen to Public
June 29, 2021 04:08 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Venice in Danger of Losing UNESCO Status
UNESCO World Heritage
Venice in Danger of Losing UNESCO Status
June 28, 2021 12:55 PM
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Colleen Barry
This New Monument in Paris Is Like a Mini Versailles
Museums + Galleries
This New Monument in Paris Is Like a Mini Versailles
June 24, 2021 12:56 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Rembrandt’s “Night Watch” Finally Displayed How It’s Meant to Be Seen
Museums + Galleries
Rembrandt’s “Night Watch” Finally Displayed How It’s Meant to Be Seen
June 23, 2021 01:28 PM
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Mike Corder
Pixar’s “Luca” Invites You to Summer in the Italian Riviera
Art + Culture
Pixar’s “Luca” Invites You to Summer in the Italian Riviera
June 16, 2021 06:13 PM
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Lindsey Bahr
How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021
Festivals + Events
How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021
June 15, 2021 11:23 AM
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Raven Briana McMillan
How Real Women Aviators Helped Shape an Exciting New Novel
Books
How Real Women Aviators Helped Shape an Exciting New Novel
June 11, 2021 11:11 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Travel Deeper Through Aboriginal Experiences and Natural Beauty in Australia’s Northern Territory
History + Culture
Travel Deeper Through Aboriginal Experiences and Natural Beauty in Australia’s Northern Territory
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Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Just Got a Lot More Colorful
Art + Architecture
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Just Got a Lot More Colorful
June 07, 2021 10:06 AM
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Lester V. Ledesma
What It’s Like to Be a “Passenger” on a Capsizing Ship
Books
What It’s Like to Be a “Passenger” on a Capsizing Ship
June 02, 2021 03:15 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Stephen Hawking Memorabilia to Be Exhibited in the U.K.
Museums + Galleries
Stephen Hawking Memorabilia to Be Exhibited in the U.K.
May 27, 2021 08:16 PM
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Sylvia Hui
The Best Museums in Kansas City
Museums + Galleries
The Best Museums in Kansas City
May 25, 2021 12:48 PM
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Ann Shields
Another Anthony Bourdain Book Is on the Way
Books
Another Anthony Bourdain Book Is on the Way
May 20, 2021 03:02 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Get Outside: Embark on an Art and Dining Adventure in The Palm Beaches
Art + Architecture
Get Outside: Embark on an Art and Dining Adventure in The Palm Beaches
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Monet’s Colorful Gardens in Giverny, France, Reopen to Visitors
Art + Architecture
Monet’s Colorful Gardens in Giverny, France, Reopen to Visitors
May 18, 2021 01:00 PM
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John Leicester
New Rijksmuseum Exhibition Takes Unflinching Look at Slavery
History + Culture
New Rijksmuseum Exhibition Takes Unflinching Look at Slavery
May 18, 2021 12:36 PM
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Mike Corder
Reckoning With Ghosts in Argentina
Books
Reckoning With Ghosts in Argentina
May 17, 2021 06:45 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Got 3 Minutes? That’s All You Need to Tell Your Travel Tale
Art + Culture
Got 3 Minutes? That’s All You Need to Tell Your Travel Tale
May 17, 2021 12:43 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Major “Calder-Picasso” Exhibit Comes to the United States
Museums + Galleries
Major “Calder-Picasso” Exhibit Comes to the United States
May 13, 2021 06:43 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
14 Spring and Summer Cookbooks for Chefs Who Love to Travel
Books
14 Spring and Summer Cookbooks for Chefs Who Love to Travel
May 11, 2021 06:15 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
The Road Trip Memoir to Read Before You Take a Road Trip
Books
The Road Trip Memoir to Read Before You Take a Road Trip
May 06, 2021 01:22 PM
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Bani Amor
10 Secrets to Doing Oktoberfest Like a Local
Festivals + Events
10 Secrets to Doing Oktoberfest Like a Local
May 03, 2021 08:00 PM
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Andrea Schulte-Peevers
Sail Away: 8 Books That Will Turn Your Couch Into a Cruise Ship
Books
Sail Away: 8 Books That Will Turn Your Couch Into a Cruise Ship
May 03, 2021 03:14 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Rome to Rebuild Colosseum’s Ancient Retractable Floor
History + Culture
Rome to Rebuild Colosseum’s Ancient Retractable Floor
May 03, 2021 12:32 PM
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Sarah Buder
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