England and Europe's museums and galleries are treasure houses of western cultural heritage ... from art and music through science and technology to media and literature. We bring you highlights of their temporary exhibits for your vacation planning.
Monnaie de Paris (France's central bank) They have issued two special limited mintage collectors coins recently - in both Gold and Silver editions. The silver coins are priced around €28, and the Gold coins around € 277 and € 544 One highlights the 2007 Rugby World Cup and the other the Airbus A380.
Crafting Beauty in modern Japan The British Museum, London 19 July to 21 October 2007 Japanese art and crafts: textiles; lacquer; glass; ceramics; wood. Admission free, but booking advised.
Foundling Lives Foundling Museum, London This exhibit focuses on four pupils from the Foundling Hospital. This Hospital was the first home for abandoned children in London, established in 1739. Entry £ 5
Grand Medieval Joust Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, England 25 - 27 August, 2007 Knights in full charge re-enacting a Medieval Joust, daily at 3pm. Also, other exhibits from that period. Entry £ 8·50 (also concessions) Booking recommended.
The Vulcan's Forge Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Bronze Sculpture from the recent three centuries in Western Europe. These sculptures are by Dutch, German and Italian artists and include de Vries, Verrocchio, Giambologna and de Keyser.
National Cold War Exhibition Royal Airforce Museum Cosford, England February 2007 onwards The Royal Airforce Museum is planning a Cold War exhibition that will cover the national, international and social/political perspectives - to be presented in a new and specially designed building.
Dalà and Film Tate Modern, England 1 June to 9 September 2007 A special exhibition covering the relationship between Dali's paintings and films. Over 60 of Dali's paintings will be on display plus screenings of several of his film projects including Spellbound (made with Hitchcock) and Destino (made with Disney).
Abolition of the Slave Trade There are several exhibits and events at Museums in England covering this. These include: National Maritime Museum, London Museum of London Mersey Maritime Museum, Liverpool Wilberforce House Manchester Museum British Library, London British Museum, London International Slavery Museum (opens late August) British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Bristol Victoria and Albert Museum, London Houses of Parliament Exhibition, Westminster, London
Note that some of these special exhibits charge an entry fee and advance booking can be advisable to avoid queuing for extended periods.
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