England and Europe's museums and galleries are treasure houses of western cultural heritage ... from art and music through science and technology to media and literature. We bring you highlights of their temporary exhibits for your vacation planning.
Monnaie de Paris
(France's central bank)
They have issued two special limited mintage collectors coins recently - in both Gold and Silver editions. The silver coins are priced around â‚?28, and the Gold coins around â‚? 277 and â‚? 544
One highlights the 2007 Rugby World Cup and the other the Airbus A380.
Crafting Beauty in modern Japan
The British Museum, London
19 July to 21 October 2007
Japanese art and crafts: textiles; lacquer; glass; ceramics; wood.
Admission free, but booking advised.
Foundling Lives
Foundling Museum, London
This exhibit focuses on four pupils from the Foundling Hospital. This Hospital was the first home for abandoned children in London, established in 1739. Entry ? 5
Grand Medieval Joust
Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, England
25 - 27 August, 2007
Knights in full charge re-enacting a Medieval Joust, daily at 3pm. Also, other exhibits from that period.
Entry ? 8?50 (also concessions) Booking recommended.
The Vulcan's Forge
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Bronze Sculpture from the recent three centuries in Western Europe. These sculptures are by Dutch, German and Italian artists and include de Vries, Verrocchio, Giambologna and de Keyser.
National Cold War Exhibition
Royal Airforce Museum
Cosford, England
February 2007 onwards
The Royal Airforce Museum is planning a Cold War exhibition that will cover the national, international and social/political perspectives - to be presented in a new and specially designed building.
DalÃ? and Film
Tate Modern, England
1 June to 9 September 2007
A special exhibition covering the relationship between Dali's paintings and films. Over 60 of Dali's paintings will be on display plus screenings of several of his film projects including Spellbound (made with Hitchcock) and Destino (made with Disney).
Abolition of the Slave Trade
There are several exhibits and events at Museums in England covering this. These include:
National Maritime Museum, London
Museum of London
Mersey Maritime Museum, Liverpool
Wilberforce House
Manchester Museum
British Library, London
British Museum, London
International Slavery Museum (opens late August)
British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Bristol
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Houses of Parliament Exhibition, Westminster, London
Note that some of these special exhibits charge an entry fee and advance booking can be advisable to avoid queuing for extended periods.
