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Reconstruction of a Matyó peasant house.

Mezőkövesd, Hungary

Matyó Museum

An exploration of a small ethnic group’s heritage through their exquisite folk art.

Sremski Karlovci, Serbia

Muzej Šibica

A Museum with a collection of 40,000 matchboxes.

Nathalie Joachim of Flutronix plays flute on "Have and Hold," which will conclude the Library of Congress Boccaccio Project series on June 26, 2020.

The 'Boccaccio Project' Is Capturing the Music of Quarantine

The series joins a growing list of real-time archival initiatives.

Matthew Taub June 17, 2020

Montagnana, Italy

Castle of San Zeno

A medieval castle was used for centuries as a hemp farm.

The Globe of the Vatican Obelisk

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

In June, the fence around Lafayette Square became a gallery. Now curators are working to collect some of the signs when they come down.

How D.C.’s Museums Plan to Preserve the New Era of Protest

The effort to document Black Lives Matter and more—in real time.

Jessica Leigh Hester June 11, 2020

This 2008 stamp celebrated the 130-year anniversary of the arbitration by President Hayes.

Rutherford B. Hayes Is More Famous in Paraguay Than in the U.S.

The 19th U.S. President lends his name to a city, region, school, and annual festival.

Mark Johanson June 11, 2020

Touch this art.

Museo Omero (Tactile Museum)

In this museum, visitors are invited to touch the art.

An exhibit featuring puppets from the Institute's collection.

Storrs, Connecticut

Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

Celebrating an art form with a collection of puppets from all over the world.

Replica of the 12,000-year-old Chimalhuacán Man and the mammoth mural.

Acolman, Mexico

Museum of Tepexpan

A museum built around the site where the most controversial human remains in the country were found.

Theresa McCulla of the American Brewing History Initiative with a collection of historic beer-advertisement posters at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2018.

How a Beer Historian Is Documenting COVID-19's Impact on Brewing

The biggest blow to beer since Prohibition.

Courtney Iseman June 5, 2020

Beautifully restored 19th century train inside the museum.

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Slovenian Railway Museum

This former railway facility is the oldest in Slovenia, and now houses a museum showcasing the history of steam locomotives.

More than 11,300 caps.

Toad River, British Columbia

Alaska Highway Hat Collection

At a lodge and RV park is a collection of headwear that comes in at more than 11,300 and counting.

Rosalío Solano museum

Rosalío Solano Museum of National Cinema

Dedicated to one of the most iconic cinematographers of the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema.

Castello Carrarese di Este

The origins of a large, medieval castle are shrouded in mystery, but now it's a delightful garden.

Stavanger, Norway

Iddis: The Norwegian Printing and The Norwegian Canning Museum

A former factory now pays tribute to a local industry fueled by sardines.

The “Ocean Siren” changes color in real time—from dark blue to dark red—as the water temperature fluctuates.

This Sculpture Is a Mood Ring for the Great Barrier Reef

An artist talks about his environmentally responsive artwork—the first installation in an underwater museum at the intersection of coral and culture.

Katie Dundas May 28, 2020

Townsville, Australia

Museum of Underwater Art

A series of sculptures beneath the waves promote ocean conservation and support coral reefs.