Museum

Gardner Museum Marks 35 Years Since Unsolved Heist as Boston Debates Future of Historic White Stadium

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Boston, MA – Thirty-five years have elapsed since the mysterious theft at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a crime that remains one of the world’s most perplexing unsolved art heists. On this anniversary, the museum commemorated the event, highlighting the still-empty frames in its Dutch Room, a poignant reminder of the 13 artworks valued at $500 million today that were stolen in 1990. In a legal matter that’s captivated local interest, the renovation of White Stadium in Boston has spurred a contentious debate as well as a courtroom battle. The proposed overhaul aims to transform … Read more

ICOM Assembles Esteemed Jury for Prestigious Museum Sustainability Award

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PARIS — The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has officially unveiled the composition of the jury for its prestigious Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums. This announcement marks a significant step towards recognizing and promoting sustainable practices across the global museum sector, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in Agenda 2030. The diverse panel comprises seven experts, including four seasoned museum professionals and two specialists in sustainable development. They are joined by the esteemed chair of the ICOM International Committee on Sustainable Development (ICOM SUSTAIN), who will preside over the jury’s … Read more

Museum of Ice Cream Faces Lawsuit After Visitor Suffers Fractured Ankle in Sprinkle Pool Mishap

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New York, NY — A popular attraction designed to delight and entertain with its whimsically interactive exhibits, the Museum of Ice Cream in SoHo, recently became the center of legal turmoil as visitors suffer injuries within its colorful confines. A particularly contentious feature is the “Sprinkle Pool,” wherein customers, inspired by the promise of a playful dive, found themselves instead bearing the brunt of unexpected injuries. Emily Robinson’s day at this viral hotspot turned gravely serious on March 24, 2022, when what was meant to be a fun plunge into the sprinkle-filled pit led to … Read more

Museum of Ice Cream Faces Lawsuit After Visitor Suffers Broken Ankle in Sprinkle Pool Mishap

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New York — The Museum of Ice Cream, a popular attraction in New York known for its interactive exhibits and Instagram-worthy setups, is facing a lawsuit from a visitor who claims he was seriously injured on the premises. According to the plaintiff, the incident occurred in the museum’s sprinkle pool exhibit, which he alleges was unsafe. The sprinkle pool, filled with plastic replicas of the colorful confections, is marketed as one of the museum’s key attractions. Adults and children alike can immerse themselves in a playful environment that invites them to break free from reality … Read more