Tickets from Advantage Travel

John Gibbons Udstillingsbilletter, National Portrait Gallery, London

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:05:11 GMT

Artist John Gibbons will discuss his unconventional and imaginative approach to portraiture and the idea of associated memories in his sculpture with curator Paul Moorhouse. Gibbons' work is currently on display in Room 32.

Irving Penn Portraits Udstillingsbilletter, National Portrait Gallery, London

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:03:03 GMT

Irving Penn was one of the most distinguished photographers of our time. Focusing on his portraits of major cultural figures over the last seven decades, Irving Penn Portraits is a glorious celebration of his work in this genre.

The exhibition includes over 120 exquisite prints, many vintage, ranging from his earliest portraits for Vogue magazine in 1944 to the present day. The variety and significance of sitters in Penn’s photographs is extraordinary. Among those featured in the exhibition are Truman Capote, Christian Dior, Duke Ellington, Alfred Hitchcock, Al Pacino, Edith Piaf and Pablo Picasso.

Decode: Digital Design Sensations Udstillingsbilletter, Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:02:54 GMT

Decode, organized in collaboration with onedotzero, explores the latest developments in digital creativity and interactive design. This engaging exhibition shows a dynamic range of works by international designers, ranging from small screen based graphic works to large-scale, immersive and interactive installations with a series of playful interventions placed throughout the museum.

Digitally growing plants and a mechanical eye that mirrors the blink of a visitor's gaze will be among the digital works that will feature in Decode: Digital Design Sensations. The exhibition will show the latest developments in digital and interactive design, from small screen based graphics to large-scale installations. Curated in collaboration with leading digital arts organisation onedotzero, there will be works by established international artists and designers including Daniel Brown, Golan Levin and Daniel Rozin as well as emerging designers such as Troika and Simon Heijdens.
The exhibition will be centred in the Porter Gallery with a series of interventions throughout the Museum and garden as well as a number of specially commissioned one-off performances. For the first time, the V&A is also commissioning a digital work for its website and will provide remote access to some of the works on display.

Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 Udstillingsbilletter, Natural History Museum, London

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:03:39 GMT

We are delighted to unveil the sensational line-up of the world’s best nature photographers and industry professionals who will be speaking at WildPhotos 2009.

More than 20 expert speakers will present their work, deliver inspiring talks and offer technical advice over the course of the two-day event.

Topics to be covered include:

• Marine photography
• Story-telling with pictures
• Using the black and white medium
• Photo-reportage
• Macro photography
• Selling your pictures

Some of the confirmed speakers:

•Michael ‘Nick’ Nichols (USA), world-renowned National Geographic photographer
• Daniel Beltrá (Spain), multi-award-winning photojournalist
• Niall Benvie (UK), a founding director of Wild Wonders of Europe
• Vincent Munier (France), three-time winner of the Eric Hosking Award
• Markus Varesvuo (Finland), winner of International Wildbird Photographer of the Year award

Also presenting their work will be winners from this year’s Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, the results of which will be announced immediately before WildPhotos

Brookgreen Gardens Attraktions Billetter, Brookgreen Gardens, Myrtle Beach

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:02:32 GMT

In 1931, Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington, founded Brookgreen Gardens, a non-profit 501(c) (3) garden museum, to preserve the native flora and fauna and display objects of art within that natural setting. Today, Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark with the most significant collection of figurative sculpture, in an outdoor setting, by American artists in the world, and has the only zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums on the coast of the Carolinas.

A walk through the Gardens and the Zoo takes a couple of hours, but general admission is good for seven consecutive days so visitors have plenty of time to take tours, excursions, and enjoy all that Brookgreen has to offer. Brookgreen also offers a variety of daily programs, exhibitions, excursions and special events that change seasonally.

Brookgreen Gardens is open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. It is closed only on Christmas Day.

Additional Information:

Child rates are available for ages 6-12 years; ages 5 and under are free. Rates are available for Seniors ages 65 and above.

The gardens, Keepsakes Shop, Pavilion Restaurant, Courtyard Cafe, and the creek excursions are handicapped accessible. Individual push-style adult and child strollers are available at the Welcome Center on a first come, first serve basis at no additional cost.

Bicycles are only permitted on the paved roads at Brookgreen. Pets are not permitted.

Brookgreen has three food service venues. For visitors who would like to bring their own food, our picnic facility is located near the Jessamine Pond, across from the Sculpture Gardens. It has picnic tables and restroom facilities.

Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition Udstillingsbilletter, The O2, London

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:01:00 GMT

The Michael Jackson exhibition will be at the O2 Bubble.

Showcasing some of the most personal and iconic memorabilia from The King of Pop's extraordinary life, Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition will celebrate his unparalleled career, opening for a limited run starting 28 October 2009 in London.

The exhibit will chronicle Michael's rise to fame with The Jackson 5 at Motown Records, his record-breaking solo career as a global superstar, and end with the spectacular shows he had planned for The O2 Arena before his untimely death. This extensive, never-before-seen collection will be exhibited across nine different themed galleries and include more than 250 objects.

Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition will include items that have never been seen up close by the public. Michael Jackson's estate has opened up his extensive archives from his homes, Neverland Ranch, concert collections and video vault to present more than 250 items, including awards, clothing items and a wide range of personal belongings.

The exhibition is divided into galleries that reflect specific milestones in Michael's life, including: Motown, his solo career, dancing, costumes, his humanitarian efforts and a celebration of his life.

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Event Billetter, Gray Line Miami, Miami

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:07:10 GMT

Vizcaya was built in the early 1900s by agricultural industrialist James Deering. He spent winters at the property between 1916 and 1925. This phenomenal estate located directly on Biscayne Bay features a main house, ten acres of formal gardens, a hardwood hammock, and soon-to-be-restored historic village. Vizcaya is a lens through which to learn about art, interior design, architecture, landscape design, horticulture, the environment and the role of internationalism in the history of not only the United States but also Miami. It also introduces visitors to Miami’s place in this history during a time when America’s wealthiest industrialists created lavish homes inspired by the palaces of Europe. There are ample facilities throughout the property, a café and gift shop.

Tour Highlights:

Guided or Self-Guided Access to the Home and Gardens
Vizcaya´s Art
1917 Pipe Organ
Colorful Orchids in the Klein Orchidarium

Includes:

Roundtrip Hotel Transfers From Miami Beach and Downtown Miami Hotels
Transportation with English/Spanish Driver
Admission to Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Local Taxes and Fees

Availability: Daily at 9 am and 1 pm; Museum is closed on Christmas Day (December 25th)

Please note: There is a $22.00 surcharge for pick up at hotels in other Greater Miami locations that will be payable at the time of your tour.

Quilts 1700-2010 Udstillingsbilletter, Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:14:00 GMT

The V&A's treasure chest of beautiful historic quilts, together with a selection of contemporary British quilts, some specially commissioned, will go on show in a major exhibition of nearly 100 quilts in spring 2010. This is the first major exhibition of its kind at the V&A ranging from spectacular 17th century bed hangings and silk coverlets to recent reinventions of the quilt by artists such as Pauline Burbidge, Jo Budd, Grayson Perry and Tracy Emin.

Each quilt has a unique story to tell either personal or as a representation of broader historic themes such as consumerism, luxury, utility and creativity. The exhibition will unravel some of these complex narratives.

Supported by the Friends of the V&A

National Museum of Crime and Punishment Attraktions Billetter, National Museum of Crime and Punishment, Washington DC

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:05:01 GMT

The National Museum of Crime & Punishment in DC offers 3 floors - 25,000 sq ft with over 100 interactive exhibits on America's favorite subject. Explore the technology and science behind fighting and solving crimes, discover the heroes of law enforcement, and venture into the dark side of the criminal mind through this intensely interactive experience.

The Galleries

A Notorious History of American Crime
This gallery showcases the evolution of the criminal through the ages, from greed-driven pirates to the gunslingers of the Old American West and today's white collar criminals. Sinister masterminds are depicted along with their crimes commited throughout history...both solved and unsolved.

Punishment: The Consequence of Crime
From a lie detector test to the booking and mug shot rooms, the NMCP's full-scale model police station presents first-hand the severity involved when criminals get caught. This gallery also features the ultimate implements of punishment including the guillotine, gas chamber, and electric chair.

Crime Fighting
The NMCP's "Crime Fighting Agency" maps America's law enforcement community, showcasing the vast network of crime fighting and investigatory personnel dedicated to making our world as safe as possible. With high speed police chase simulators, a simulated FBI shooting range, and bomb squad technology.

CSI Experience
Guests become crime scene investigators as they encounter a fully intact crime scene and begin to gather clues to determine what happened. The CSI experience includes a medical examiners laboratory and forensic science technology such as fingerprinting, DNA testing, and facial reconstruction.

America's Most Wanted: John Walsh's Personal Story
The filming studios of America's Most Wanted and its national call center are located in this gallery, which explores John Walsh's personal story and the significant impact his television show has made on crime in this country. Touch-screen technology and zip code analysis offer information about crime prevention within local communities.

Child rates are available for ages 6-11. Children under 5 are free.

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Udstillingsbilletter, Gray Line Chicago, Chicago

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:39:00 GMT

The power of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is its ability to present the history of the Holocaust in ways that enable visitors to relate this experience to his or her own life today - the values we hold dear, the moral choices we each confront, and recognizing that each of us has the power to stand up to bigotry.

Through its core exhibition and a wide array of public programs, the new Museum has become a cherished destination for learning and reflection, as well as a foundation for advancing inter group understanding in our community.
Learn more about all of the exhibitions in the new Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

The Zev and Shifra Karkomi Permanent Exhibition
The Exhibition tells the story of the Holocaust, from pre-war German life through ghetto life and concentration camps to eventual liberation and resettlement throughout the world, with a special focus on post-war life in Israel and Skokie. More than 500 artifacts, documents and photographs help illustrate the narrative of the Holocaust while testimonies from local survivors add personal detail. A German Rail Car of the type used in Nazi deportation programs sits in the cleave of the building. As you pass, feel free to enter the rail car. The exhibition concludes with a summary film in the Pritzker Theater that connects the lessons of the Holocaust with other Genocides.

The average visit time is one to two hours. This exhibition is recommended for visitors 12 years of age and older.

Make a Difference: The Miller Family Youth Exhibition
Make a Difference: The Miller Family Youth Exhibition is designed for younger visitors aged 8-11, although everyone will find something engaging in this space. The exhibitions interactive and hands-on activities in the McDonald's Friendship Park help younger visitors identify who they are as individuals, explore what it takes to care for themselves and others, and how to make the difficult decisions that lead to being an upstander rather than a bystander. ITW's state-of-the-art "Take a Stand" exhibit is a virtual-reality experience that provides a safe forum for our younger visitors to explore their impact on their environment and how their decisions and actions affect others. The Polk Bros Global Community Theater offers a variety of film and live experiences.

Legacy of Absence Gallery
The Legacy of Absence Gallery focuses on the feelings of sadness and loss that continue in the shadow of the Holocaust and other modern genocides, including Cambodia, Rwanda and the Soviet Gulag. Through various artistic perspectives, these six galleries will help visitors gain an understanding of the impact of the Holocaust, genocide and human rights abuses on the individual and the various ways they express these feelings. The gallery features photographs, works of contemporary art, and multimedia displays from world-renowned artists such as Samuel Bak, Betye Saar and Jozef Szajna, among many others.

Room of Remembrance and Hall of Reflection

The Room of Remembrance pays special homage to the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. Representative names of victims line the walls in a moving tribute to those who were lost. The inspirational Pritzker Hall of Reflection provides a forum for peaceful discussion and contemplation for groups and individuals.

TOUR TIMES

Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10am