Auckland War Memorial Museum’s two most popular attractions, Te Marae Atea Māori Court and the Pacific galleries, have been closed indefinitely due to the detection of asbestos.

It’s a story about power, leverage, and fear during the first Trump administration, and also about the potential for solidarity and love in the second.

In her first review as our new critic, Ligaya Mishan checks out the View, the revolving Times Square dining room with a nostalgic menu and a stunning panorama of the city.

The High Museum of Art in Atlanta hosts the South African’s first major museum exhibition in the United States, “Ezrom Legae: Beasts,” through November 16, 2025.

The Philadelphia museum has faced controversy and protests over its new approach to the presentation of anatomical specimens, including skeletons, skulls, and a “Soap Lady.” Rachel Monroe reports.