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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 5, 2026

The National Gallery Is Extending Its Opening Hours This Summer

The National Gallery in London is extending its opening hours for the summer of 2026, launching a program called National Gallery Summertime. From July 3 to August 31, the free museum will remain open until 7pm daily, with late opening until 9pm on Fridays. The extended hours apply to the galleries, shops, bars, restaurants, and exhibitions, including the blockbuster Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait exhibition and the Zurbarán exhibition. Evening creative workshops, such as life drawing and still life classes, will be hosted in the Roden Centre for Creative Learning, and the Take One Picture exhibition will remain on view throughout the summer.

museum exhibitions schedule Jun 4, 2026

The Balloon Museum's inaugural Tin Building exhibition features a major work by Marina Abramović

The Balloon Museum is opening its first permanent U.S. location in New York City's Tin Building at the Seaport, formerly a Jean-Georges Vongerichten food market. The inaugural exhibition, titled "DAYDREAM: AIR BECOMES ART," opens July 15 and features large-scale immersive installations by international artists, including a centerpiece work by Marina Abramović called "Snowy/Windy/Spring on Planet Z." Other participating artists include Turner Prize winner Martin Creed, Karina Smigla-Bobinski, Thom Kubli, and Valerio Berruti. The exhibition is curated by Valentino Catricalà.

museum exhibitions schedule Jun 4, 2026

A new free exhibit at the Brooklyn Army Terminal focuses on works by local artists

A new free public art exhibition titled "In Plain Sight" opens June 4 at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park, transforming the 59-acre waterfront campus into an outdoor gallery. Curated by Debra Simon, the year-long installation features site-specific works by 12 Brooklyn-based artists, including Elana Herzog, Nathan Kensinger, and Hyesu Lee, whose pieces explore themes of labor, migration, ecology, and industry. The artworks—spanning sculptures, murals, photography, and large-scale installations—are placed across plazas, waterfront walkways, lobby columns, and decommissioned train cars, with many fabricated on-site using materials from local businesses.

museum exhibitions schedule Jun 4, 2026

The largest ever exhibition of Willem de Kooning’s drawings is taking over the Art Institute of Chicago this fall

The Art Institute of Chicago will present "Willem de Kooning Drawing," the largest exhibition ever dedicated to the artist's drawing practice, opening June 14 and running through September 20. The show brings together more than 200 works from museums, institutions, and private collections worldwide, many never displayed together before, tracing seven decades of de Kooning's creative process. It marks the first solo presentation of his work at the Art Institute since 1969 and includes sketches, works on paper, paintings, sculptures, and prints, highlighting drawing as the foundation of his practice.

article local schedule Jun 1, 2026

The best museums to visit in Tokyo in 2026 + what’s on right now

This article presents a curated guide to 20 essential museums in Tokyo, highlighting the Edo-Tokyo Museum and the Mori Art Museum as key destinations. The Edo-Tokyo Museum, which reopened in March 2026 after extensive renovations, offers an immersive journey through the city's history from the Edo period to modern times, featuring dioramas, artifacts, and life-size reproductions. The Mori Art Museum, located on the 53rd floor of the Mori Tower, provides rotating contemporary art exhibitions alongside panoramic city views, with upcoming shows ranging from avant-garde sculpture to pop culture.

museum exhibitions schedule May 31, 2026

5 art exhibitions you shouldn’t miss in Tokyo this June

This article highlights five must-see art exhibitions in Tokyo for June 2025, ranging from digital and traditional art to fashion and photography. Featured shows include the "Yokai Immersive Experience Exhibition" at Warehouse Terrada, blending Japanese folklore with 3D projection mapping; "Kota Iguchi: Motion Graphics" at Ginza Graphic Gallery, showcasing the co-founder of CEKAI and his collaborations; "(Un)known Hiroko Koshino" at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, exploring the fashion designer's multidisciplinary practice; "Picasso, through the Eyes of Paul Smith: Adventure of Playful Spirits" at The National Art Center, Tokyo, pairing Picasso's works with the British designer's vision; and "Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction" at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, presenting the photographer's meditative series.

museum exhibitions schedule May 29, 2026

Art exhibitions in Chiang Mai this June

This June, Chiang Mai's art scene features a diverse lineup of exhibitions across galleries, museums, and independent spaces. Highlights include the international printmaking exchange 'Monsoon: SGCI x Chiang Mai' at Hello, Print Friend Studios, dual exhibitions at La Luna Gallery (including a group show and a solo by Natthawoot Rungpunk), a Pride Month photography exhibition by David Gentil at Alliance Française Chiang Mai, and 'Bloom 2' at Chiang Mai Art Museum pairing painters Srijai Kuntawang and Auxchanok Chirakul. The month closes with an experimental art-and-performance show at Haan Studio.

museum exhibitions schedule May 28, 2026

Inside Hiroshi Sugimoto’s Form Is Emptiness at SAM: how it bends your perception, and 3 works you shouldn’t miss

Hiroshi Sugimoto's exhibition 'Form Is Emptiness' opens today at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM), featuring his most famous photographic works alongside a never-before-shown piece. The show includes iconic series like 'Seascapes' and 'Theatres', as well as 'Dioramas' (1975–2025), which trick the eye by depicting natural history displays as wildlife photographs. The exhibition is designed as a looping, mandala-like path that encourages slow, meditative viewing, bending perception through monochromatic walls and subdued light.

museum exhibitions schedule May 27, 2026

L.A.’s hottest new art gallery? An abandoned hospital.

A new site-specific art pop-up called Hospital of Emotions has opened in the former St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles's Westlake neighborhood. The exhibition, which runs from May 27, 2026, transforms 80 hospital rooms into immersive installations by 70 local and international artists working across architecture, design, illustration, and street art. Visitors walk through a waiting room, receive an intake form and wristband, and explore themed floors organized around emotions like joy, sadness, anger, grief, fear, and hope. The property is slated to become part of the St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus later this year.

museum exhibitions schedule May 26, 2026

Find hidden street art made of mahjong at this special exhibition – for this weekend only

A local Hong Kong artist known as Mr Mahjong has created a street art exhibition on Shin Hing Street, featuring 15 carved and painted mahjong tiles installed at nine restaurants, cafés, and bars. The pieces are inspired by each venue, such as agave plants for mezcal bar Coa and sushi for Sakaba Masaka, with some hidden like Easter eggs. The exhibition runs from May 29 to 31, and includes a charitable component: for each Instagram story tagged @mmj_hk, $10 is donated to a local animal NGO.

museum exhibitions schedule May 26, 2026

See iconic artworks like the ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘The Scream’ made entirely of kibble at this new quirky exhibit

A new exhibition at the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City reimagines iconic masterpieces—including the 'Mona Lisa,' 'The Scream,' 'The Kiss,' and 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'—using thousands of pieces of dog kibble. Created by pet nutrition company Royal Canin, the installation titled 'The Art of Breed' celebrates the launch of a new breed-specific diet for corgis. Each kibble piece, varying in shape, size, and texture, is meticulously arranged to replicate the shading and color of the original artworks, with a larger-than-life corgi portrait as a highlight. The exhibit runs through June 9.

museum exhibitions schedule May 26, 2026

Visit these exhibits to touch art with your hands in Delhi

Two exhibitions in Delhi, 'Paper and Play' at Gallery XXL and 'Pulp Bazaar' at Pulp Society, are opening in June 2026, inviting visitors to physically interact with art. 'Paper and Play', curated by Priyanshi Saxena, offers books, games, zines, toys, and artist books in a participatory, chill environment. 'Pulp Bazaar', the fourth edition by Pulp Society, is a playful summer exhibition featuring zines, prints, communal reading tables with South Asian art publications, and odd little objects, with workshops and surprises. Both events are free and emphasize tactile engagement over traditional fine art norms.

person people schedule May 26, 2026

Marcos López: art, Latin pop, and Mundo López

Marcos López, a photographer and artist known for his pop and deeply Latin American aesthetic, discusses his evolving practice in an interview with Time Out. Born in Santa Fe and based in Buenos Aires for four decades, López reflects on his career marked by saturated colors, kitsch, humor, and critique, transforming everyday scenes into exaggerated, baroque images. He is set to serve as the guest artist of honor at the Arte Pequeño Formato fair in June, a venue that emphasizes accessible works up to 50 x 50 centimeters.

museum exhibitions schedule May 25, 2026

This new exhibition shrinks contemporary art into pocket-sized cards for collection and trading

Pocket Art, Hong Kong's first art collection card exhibition, will take place at PMQ from May 29 to June 21, 2025. Curated by local artist armechan, the show features 10 local and overseas artists presenting over 50 original works reimagined as trading cards. Visitors can purchase collectable card packs with rarity tiers including Common, Rare, Super Rare, Signature Rare, and Original Rare hand-painted cards. The exhibition also offers on-site grading and authentication by Grading Eleven Authentication, limited-edition streetwear co-created with local fashion brand Grocery, and free admission.

museum exhibitions schedule May 23, 2026

Pocket Art exhibition at PMQ | PMQ | Art in Hong Kong

Pocket Art, Hong Kong's first art collection card exhibition, curated by local artist armechan, will run at PMQ from May 29 to June 21, 2026. The show features 10 local and overseas artists, including Li Chi Tak, Rex Koo, Lio Yeung, Erika Shiba, and Abby Lee Yan Yee, who have created nearly 200 collectable palm-sized art cards. Visitors can buy packs, swap cards, and build their own mini collections, with grading and authentication services provided by Grading Eleven Authentication. A collaboration with local fashion brand Grocery also translates the card motifs into wearable items.

article policy schedule May 21, 2026

One of England’s greatest art galleries is set for a £90 million transformation

The Sainsbury Centre in Norwich, one of England's greatest art galleries, has received a £91.2 million donation from the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, created by David Sainsbury. The funds will finance a major refurbishment of the Grade II-listed building, originally designed by Norman Foster in 1978, including structural repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and enhanced visitor amenities. The centre houses a renowned collection featuring works by Picasso, Degas, Bacon, Moore, and Lalique.

museum exhibitions schedule May 20, 2026

‘A masterclass in authentic, emotionally resonant storytelling’: The best museum exhibition in Britain to visit in 2026

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings in Worcestershire, UK, won the Permanent Exhibition of the Year category at the 2026 Museums + Heritage Awards for its exhibition 'Revealing the Hidden Stories of the Showmen Community'. The show centers on a 1910 showman's grand living wagon owned by Tom Clarke, and includes 38 historic fairground signs, swing boats, an oral history section with 25 showmen, and hand-painted signage by commercial fairground artist Amy Goodwin. The exhibition was developed by collections manager Steven Hearn, who discovered the wagon in 2022 and collaborated with the National Fairground and Circus Archive and the Fairground Heritage Trust.

museum exhibitions schedule May 19, 2026

This upcoming art exhibition at Joo Chiat celebrates the joy of doing absolutely nothing

Irish comic artist and illustrator Niall Breen is debuting his Dog & Frog comic series in Singapore with a solo exhibition titled "Lazy Days with Dog & Frog" at Heartware Store & Gallery in Joo Chiat. Running from May 29 to July 26, 2026, the show features original artworks, merchandise such as blankets and picnic mats, and a special artist talk on May 30 where Breen will discuss his creative process and the global following his tender, everyday-life comics have attracted since 2018.

museum exhibitions schedule May 19, 2026

‘A once-in-a-generation opportunity’: Europe’s biggest exhibition of James McNeill Whistler in 30 years will open in London this week

Tate Britain in London is opening a major retrospective of James McNeill Whistler, the largest exhibition of his work in Europe in 30 years. Featuring 150 works spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, and design, the show includes iconic pieces like *Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1* (commonly known as *Whistler's Mother*) and *Nocturne: Blue and Gold - Old Battersea Bridge*. For the first time, the exhibition examines Whistler's teenage years and also displays his personal notebooks, easel, paint palette, and collections of East Asian ceramics and Japanese prints. The exhibition runs from May 21 to September 27, 2026.

museum exhibitions schedule May 12, 2026

200 Years of Afro-Cuban Art at the Lowe Art Museum | Lowe Art Museum | Things to do in Miami

The Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami is presenting two simultaneous exhibitions that together form the most comprehensive survey of Afro-Cuban art ever assembled. "El Pasado Mio/My Own Past," organized by Harvard's Afro-Latin American Research Institute, features over 81 works by 44 Cuban artists of African descent spanning two centuries, including nine paintings by Wifredo Lam and works by eleven female artists shown together for the first time. The companion exhibition, "Afrocubanismo: Highlights from the Ramón and Nercys Cernuda Collection," examines the cultural movement of the 1930s when artists began centering Cuba's African roots despite widespread societal suppression. The shows run through September 12 with free general admission.

museum exhibitions schedule May 12, 2026

The 10 best art galleries in the U.S. you can’t miss

Time Out has published a list of the 10 best art galleries in the U.S., highlighting commercial spaces that offer free, museum-quality experiences. The article features blue-chip giants like David Zwirner, Gagosian, and Pace Gallery in New York, as well as regional gems like Conduit Gallery in Dallas, emphasizing that visitors can enjoy world-class contemporary art without a collector's budget.

museum exhibitions schedule May 12, 2026

Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols | Pérez Art Museum Miami | Things to do in Miami

The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) will present "Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols," the largest exhibition of Jean-Michel Basquiat's work ever mounted in Florida, opening June 25, 2026. The show features ten works from the collection of billionaire Kenneth C. Griffin, including the iconic "Untitled" (1982), which sold for $110.5 million at Sotheby's and reportedly traded for $200 million in 2024. Curated by PAMM director Franklin Sirmans, the exhibition focuses on Basquiat's portraiture, use of text and coded language, and his layered visual vocabulary drawing from world history, Renaissance anatomy, hip-hop, and 1980s New York street culture.

museum exhibitions schedule May 6, 2026

Hiroshi Sugimoto's first Southeast Asian show opens at SAM on May 29

Hiroshi Sugimoto's first major Southeast Asian exhibition, "Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form Is Emptiness," opens at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) on May 29, 2026, running through October 4, 2026. The show spans five decades and features 63 works from 11 series across photography, sculpture, installation, and architecture, plus 14 fossils from the artist's personal collection. Sugimoto designed the exhibition as a mandala, with a circular layout that encourages visitors to drift through interconnected sections reflecting the Buddhist Five Elements.

museum exhibitions schedule May 5, 2026

The Met’s much-anticipated spring 2026 exhibit puts fashion on a fine art level

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute will open its spring 2026 exhibition, "Costume Art," on May 10, 2026, running through January 10, 2027. The show features nearly 400 objects from the Met's collection, pairing couture garments with paintings, sculptures, and decorative works across centuries. Organized by "body types" such as "Classical Body" and "Mortal Body," the exhibition will be housed in the new 12,000-square-foot Condé Nast Galleries. The Met Gala, co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, will kick off the exhibition with a dress code of "Fashion is Art."

museum exhibitions schedule May 5, 2026

Here is what you'll see at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art when it finally opens

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles will finally open on September 22, 2026, at Exposition Park. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the 300,000-square-foot spaceship-like building designed by MAD Architects will house a collection of over 40,000 objects, with 1,200 works on display across 30 galleries. The inaugural exhibitions span children's literature illustrations, manga and anime, comics, photography, cinematic storytelling, and classic American illustration, featuring artists from Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo to Jack Kirby and Alison Bechdel. A special cinema exhibition, 'Star Wars in Motion,' will showcase props and costumes from the first six films.

museum exhibitions schedule May 3, 2026

Art exhibitions in Chiang Mai this May

This May, Chiang Mai's art scene offers a diverse lineup of exhibitions across galleries, museums, and independent spaces. Highlights include a group show on regional identity at Chiang Mai Art Museum, a calligraphy-focused solo exhibition by Jin Li at Makok Art Space, and 'Class 2 Canvas' at Fãr Studios featuring artist-educators. Mid-month brings two openings: Chitti Kasemkitvatana's 'Epilogue: A Diffraction Grating' at Gallery Seescape, exploring time and light, and Kailash Mani's solo show of outsider art at Head High Second Floor.

museum exhibitions schedule May 2, 2026

Meet the Mona Lisa! A free new immersive exhibition opens at Hong Kong Heritage Museum

A free immersive digital exhibition titled 'Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance' opens on May 1 at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, running through July 27. Created in collaboration with the Musée du Louvre and the Grand Palais Immersif, the show is split into two sections: a multimedia journey guided by a narrated Mona Lisa across six chapters, including an interactive photo booth, and a second section featuring over 100 Renaissance treasures from European institutions. Highlights include four original manuscripts of the human body and faces by Leonardo da Vinci, shown for the first time in Hong Kong, alongside loans from the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, the Musée national de la Renaissance, works by mainland artist Xu Lei, and items from the museum's own collection.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 28, 2026

Robert Longo: Angels of the Maelstrom | Pace Gallery | Art in Tokyo

Robert Longo, the New York-based artist known for monumental charcoal drawings, returns to Japan after thirty years with the solo exhibition 'Angels of the Maelstrom' at Pace Gallery Tokyo, on view until June 17. The show presents recent drawings and sculptures that juxtapose allegorical images of crashing waves, whales, tigers, and peonies with portraits of 20th-century American icons, centered on a large-scale depiction of Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani titled *Untitled (American Samurai)*, which Longo frames as a symbol of cultural convergence.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 26, 2026

Grand Van Gogh Exhibition | Ueno Royal Museum | Art in Tokyo

From May to August 2026, the Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo will host a major exhibition of Vincent van Gogh's early works, drawn entirely from the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum in the Netherlands. The show traces van Gogh's development from his early Dutch period through his time in Paris and culminates in his Arles period, featuring the celebrated painting *Night Café Terrace (Place du Forum)*. This is the first chapter of a two-part exhibition series, with the second scheduled for 2027–2028.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 25, 2026

Two Monet paintings have arrived in Hong Kong and entry is completely free

The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) has opened a new free exhibition titled 'Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West', featuring over 100 paintings and artefacts. A major collaboration between the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Palace of Versailles, the show includes masterpieces by Claude Monet—specifically 'Water Lilies' (1906) and 'Water Lily Pond' (1900)—on loan from Chicago, alongside works by Chinese artists such as Leng Mei, Wen Zhengming, and Zhang Daqian. The exhibition explores garden imagery across cultures, from the royal grounds of King Louis XIV to the imperial retreats of Emperor Qianlong, and runs until July 29, 2026, with free admission.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 25, 2026

Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West | Hong Kong Museum of Art | Art in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Museum of Art has opened 'Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West,' a major exhibition featuring over 100 rare artifacts and paintings from the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Palace of Versailles. Highlights include Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies' (1906) and 'Water Lily Pond' (1900) on loan from Chicago, alongside works by Chinese masters Zhang Daqian and Wen Zhengming, plus an immersive digital recreation of the Orchid Pavilion Gathering.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 23, 2026

A new sensual exhibit from Mexico City is now on display at the Museum of Sex

The Museum of Sex in New York is hosting "The Life Force: Portraits from the Amparo & Manuel Foundation," a new exhibition opening April 23 that brings 45 works from a Mexico City-based collection to the U.S. for the first time. Featuring artists such as Amoako Boafo, Tracey Emin, and Bert Stern, the show explores themes of vulnerability, desire, and the tension between Eros and Thanatos—the life instinct and death drive—through painting, sculpture, drawing, and photography.

article local schedule Apr 21, 2026

The 21 best museums in L.A. you should visit

A listicle from Time Out Los Angeles presents the 21 best museums to visit in Los Angeles, highlighting essential institutions like LACMA, The Broad, and the Getty Center. The article provides practical details such as addresses, hours, pricing, and notes on free admission days, while also mentioning specific current attractions like the newly opened David Geffen Galleries at LACMA and Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room at The Broad.

article event schedule Apr 19, 2026

Hotel Art Fair returns this June

The Hotel Art Fair is returning to Bangkok from June 5-7, 2026, after a two-year hiatus. This edition will be held at the Kromo Bangkok hotel, a Hilton-affiliated property, where hotel rooms, cabinets, and beds will be transformed into temporary gallery spaces for displaying and selling art.

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