Art Fund museum of the year wins prestigious £120k prize
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has been announced as Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025 during a ceremony celebrating British museums and galleries at the Museum of Liverpool. Chief Executive of Beamish, Rhiannon Hiles, was presented with the £120,000 prize – the largest museum prize in the world – by renowned comedian […]
Second Universal Horror Unleashed site to open, in major US city
Universal Destinations & Experiences has announced its second location for Universal Horror Unleashed, the company’s year-round, immersive horror entertainment experience. The new, indoor venue will open in Chicago, chosen for its large population and reputation as one of the country’s leading destinations for tourism and entertainment. A company representative has shared that the expansion of […]
Universal submits new UK theme park plans to government
Universal Destinations & Experiences has made progress in its plan to create the company’s first-ever Universal-branded theme park and resort in the United Kingdom, pending planning consent approvals. The media giant has now submitted a request to the UK’s Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for planning permission. This is expected to be […]