The historic Palazzo del Senato in Milan opens to the city: archives, illuminated courtyards, restaurants, exhibition spaces, and coworking

Lo storico Palazzo del Senato di Milano si apre alla città: archivi, cortili illuminati, ristoranti, spazi espositivi e coworking

The historic Palazzo del Senato in Milan, home to the State Archives, has opened its restored courtyards to the public on May 26, 2026, as part of a broader redevelopment project. The initiative, backed by public funds, private investments, and PNRR resources, includes the removal of architectural barriers, restoration of facades, and the future addition of a café, coworking areas, reading rooms, exhibition spaces, and a restaurant operated by the La Gioia Collection group. The project is a collaboration between the Ministry of Culture and the Agenzia del Demanio.

Behind Palazzo Citterio in Milan there is a beautiful garden and a bistro open to all for lunch and dinner

A Milano dietro a Palazzo Citterio c’è un bellissimo giardino e un bistrot aperto a tutti dove pranzare e cenare

Palazzo Citterio in Milan is reopening its lush courtyard garden as Citterio Garden for summer 2026, starting May 27, with extended hours from 9 AM to 10 PM. The garden bistro, adjacent to the Orto Botanico di Brera, introduces a partnership with St-Germain liqueur, transforming into a "Giardino St-Germain" with signature cocktails. A major new collaboration brings Michelin-starred chef Claudio Sadler to craft an elevated Italian menu, managed by AFM Banqueting under the Grande Brera institution. The museum also announces summer exhibitions, including a show on Giovanni Agostino da Lodi and neoclassical displays featuring the Canova collection from Banca Ifis and the Sommariva miniature collection.

Corning's Rockwell Museum plans major renovation amid 50th anniversary

Corning's Rockwell Museum has announced plans for a major renovation as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The project aims to update and expand the museum's facilities to better serve its collection and visitors.

The Mokka-Milch-Eisbar reopens on Karl-Marx-Allee

Die Mokka-Milch-Eisbar eröffnet wieder auf der Karl-Marx-Allee

The iconic Mokka-Milch-Eisbar, a legendary ice cream café from East Berlin's DDR era, is reopening on Karl-Marx-Allee after a heritage-sensitive renovation. The pavilion, built in the early 1960s as part of the second construction phase of the boulevard, was famously celebrated in a 1969 DDR pop song. New operators Natacha and Alexander Neumann are launching the venue under the name "Mokka Milch" as a restaurant, café, and bar, with an opening celebration on Wednesday. The building's distinctive yellow-tiled facade and large glass windows have been preserved under strict heritage guidelines, overseen by the state monument office.

Applications being accepted for 31st annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show

Cherokee Nation is accepting applications for the 31st annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show, running from August 8 through September 12 at the Gallery at Cherokee Springs in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Juried artists compete for over $18,000 in two divisions—traditional (arts customary before European contact, including basketry, pottery, and traditional arts) and contemporary (arts arising after contact, such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, and digital art). Submissions from Cherokee Nation citizens are due by July 3, with Cherokee National Treasures exempt from jury review. An awards reception will be held on August 7, followed by a public opening on August 8.

A section of an iconic art gallery in Toronto is getting a makeover

A section of an iconic art gallery in Toronto is undergoing a renovation or redesign, as reported by INsauga. The specific gallery and details of the makeover are not provided in the excerpt, but the article focuses on physical changes to a well-known Toronto art institution.