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The Museum of Play Rochester (USA) opts for lasting beauty with Trespa
The Museum of Play Rochester (Strong Museum of Play – USA) is a fine example of creative design using the panels cladding Trespa . Designed by the architectural firm Jensen Stark Chaintreuil an overall budget of 37 million, the extension of the museum, characterized by an unusual architecture and a structure that captures the eye, almost … Continue reading
History of the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington
The idea for the Holocaust Memorial Museum has U.S. (United States Holocaust Memorial Museum) – The American memorial erected in memory of the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust, which is also an institute of research and documentation on history of the Holocaust – has sprouted in 1978. Once completed, it has become a … Continue reading
The Louvre, the most visited museum in the world
During 2009, the Louvre was the art museum world’s busiest with 8.5 million visitors who have reveled in her art. The second place of the most popular museums in the world returns to the British Museum in London with 5.56 million visitors, nearly 3 million less than the Louvre. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in … Continue reading
End of story and the visit
A film and then show many photos of JFK’s funeral. Foremost, the little John-John, beside his mother Jacky, and her sister Caroline, welcomed his deceased father, while many heads of state and celebrities came to pay their last respects to the President of the States USA. An image that shocked America and the world and … Continue reading
The Sixth Floor Museum de Dallas au Texas (Etats-Unis)-A little history …
That day, JFK on the campaign trail in Texas, from Houston with his plane Air Force Craft Dallas to join his wife Jackie Kennedy. He finds Senator Connolly and his wife went to the Chamber of Commerce, then after speech and walkabout, got into the convertible and went in procession to greet the crowd in … Continue reading
Day of November 22, 1963 at the Sixth Floor Museum
A course is offered to visitors in the museum to follow hour by hour, and minute by minute the unfolding of this famous day. Many black and white photos, videos, newspaper articles, written documents trace the schedule from JFK. The atmosphere of the street is made by the soundtracks that reflect the joy of the … Continue reading
The first museum gay U.S. opens in San Francisco
Among the items on display are a pair of pink glasses, jeans and a whistle that belonged to Harvey Milk , the first alderman of the city that claimed his homosexuality. The Story of Milk, assassinated in 1978, has been a movie where the eponymous role of alderman was played by Sean Penn. ” … Continue reading
A Museum in New York
New York is regarded by many as the world capital of culture. The magic of Broadway, the wealth of art collections or the reputation of New York City Ballet, the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic annually attracts million visitors. That said, the cultural richness of New York also lies in the incredible creativity … Continue reading
Museums to visit in Memphis
City blues but also a city of south Memphis gathers many museums dedicated to art, culture and black music. » Le Musée d’art de Memphis Brooks The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art’s is the main art museum in Memphis and his collection is one of the most comprehensive in the region. In addition to temporary exhibitions, … Continue reading
A Museum in Cody
A sweet scent of Wild West in Fleet Street … In Cody, you will discover many vestiges and evidence of that mythical era . Unsheathe your colts and enter the museum’s Buffalo Bill Historical Museum to discover the treasures of the Far West. If the nostalgia continues, the traditional city Old Trail Town is waiting for … Continue reading