There’ll be plenty of space at LA’s soon-to-launch Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The 300,000-square-foot architectural marvel will first welcome the public to its Exposition Park campus on Sept. 22 — but a sneak peak inside the spaceship-style building, built to showcase the art collection of George Lucas, reveals plenty of treats in store for lovers … Read more
May the forks be with you! The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced the debut of Skywalker Grill Wednesday, an out-of-this-world restaurant inspired by the essence of George Lucas’ creative workplace Skywalker Ranch. Skywalker Grill, the flagship restaurant of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, will open next month on top of the museum in … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. There is a heaven for comedy nerds. And it’s 90 minutes south of Buffalo (or 6.5-hour drive from New York City). Sitting smack dab in the heart of Lucille Ball’s … Read more
They’re wicked cultured. Last month in Boston, the storied Museum of Fine Arts opened a new exhibit called “Something’s Brewing.” It traces the economic and social impact of tea, coffee and chocolate in the Bay State, including the famous Boston Tea Party in 1773. The humble Dunkin’ cardboard cup is now included in a prestigious … Read more
There’s something fishy about this merch — and people are obsessed. In 2020, the New Bedford Whaling Museum on the south shore of Massachusetts received a one-star review on Google calling it the “worst aquarium ever.” Instead of fighting back, the historical institute — which showcases the history of marine trade in New England — … Read more
HOOP, there it is! What’s bigger than a T. rex, at least according to New Yorkers at the American Museum of Natural History? The New York Knicks‘ NBA Championship trophy, a 29-pound hunk of hard-won metal that will soon go on display at the Upper West Side landmark. Starting this Monday, July 27, the NBA’s … Read more
The show must go on, especially for healthy aging. New research has identified a series of fun activities that appear to turn back time when it comes to how the body ages. More than just providing entertainment, the strongest effects of these activities were seen in those who regularly participated. caftor – stock.adobe.com New research has … Read more
LA’s one-of-a-kind landmark may be focused on the Ice Age, but the prehistoric relic needs an update. La Brea Tar Pits, an active paleontological research site in Hancock Park, Los Angeles where discoveries are made daily, is undergoing a two-year transformation. The Ice Age Fossil Site digs fossils in the heart of L.A. for visitors … Read more
Europe is boiling and so is the price of an international flight. No wonder many Americans are choosing to keep their summer holiday plans planted on US soil. Their timing couldn’t be better; in fact, it’s historic good luck. Every state is celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary this summer in its own way — from historic … Read more
Everything is moving so fast in the rainforest, with life pulsing all around: in front, above, and below your feet. The 360-degree cube takes the eye on a deep dive into exotic flora and fauna. Then comes an even deeper dive into the inner workings of trees, the sap pulsing through a usually invisible network. … Read more
The lines at The Met are wrapping around the block, tourists are shoulder-to-shoulder at MoMA and summer crowds are packing nearly every major cultural attraction in the city. But some of New York’s most fascinating museums and galleries are hiding in plain sight. While visitors flock to the city’s marquee institutions, a quieter world of … Read more
The force is officially strong with Los Angeles. Breathtaking new flyover footage has revealed a majestic outside look at the highly anticipated Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in LA’s Exposition Park, sending social media into a frenzy ahead of its official opening date. An aerial view of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Exposition … Read more
It was ripe for the picking. Banana bandits scored a sweet steal worth a whopping $6.2 million, nabbing the yellow, crescent-shaped centerpiece of “Comedian,” a masterpiece by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan, from the Centre Pompidou-Metz museum in France this weekend. The fruity theft comes just one year after a gallery visitor was discovered eating the banana that … Read more
Forget the fountain of youth — the secret to staying young may lie in how you spend your free time. New research has identified a series of fun activities that appear to help slow how quickly the body ages, with effects similar to those linked to exercise. But don’t expect one afternoon to turn back … Read more
Some like it hot — especially those who like springtime in the California desert. And in typical Golden State style, Southern California is celebrating its golden girl Marilyn Monroe later this month on what would have been her 100th birthday. On Saturday, May 30, Palm Springs will host Marilyn 100 at Downtown Park around the … Read more
Leviosa! The City of Perris is casting a spell on Southern California this summer with the launch of Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure at the Southern California Railway Museum. The immersive train experience, inspired by the beloved “Harry Potter” film and book franchise, will take riders aboard a real moving train for a one-of-a-kind … Read more
Learning in La La Land? Seriously, we’re not class clowning. With new museums, educational exhibitions, and erudite events popping up across the city, a brainier Tinseltown hopes to teach you and your family a thing or two about the arts and sciences. The latest arrival is Dataland, a k a the Museum of AI Arts, located downtown … Read more
After nine months of judiciously installing 1,700 pieces of art in what was a barren new concrete and glass structure, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new David Geffen Galleries are finally all dressed up and ready to rock. Opening to the public Apr. 19, a slew of LACMA treasures are finally out of … Read more
Pairing a museum visit with a stop-off for ice cream afterward is a winning combination for everyone in the family. Here, some under-the-radar museums with celebratory cold treats just a lick away from all that culture. Street life Learn about street food at MOFAD. Adrian Bacolo At the Museum of Food and Drink tucked right … Read more
Los Angeles’ art world may be celebrating the long-awaited expansion of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art — but online, critics are fixated on something far less highbrow: smoothies. Today, LACMA revealed it will partner with ultra-luxe grocery chain Erewhon to open a cafe inside its new David Geffen Galleries expansion, and not everyone … Read more