Thomas Land had its grand opening in Carver, Massachusetts, on August 15.
Thomas Land had its grand opening in Carver, Massachusetts, on August 15.
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With a total cost of over $1 billion, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is one of the most expensive cultural institutions ever conceived. The dome structure will house 65,000 square feet of permanent installations. Another 22,000 square feet will be filled with temporary exhibits.
Louvre Abu Dhabi —
With a total cost of over $1 billion, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is one of the most expensive cultural institutions ever conceived. The dome structure will house 65,000 square feet of permanent installations. Another 22,000 square feet will be filled with temporary exhibits.
Courtesy Ateliers Jean Nouvel
The National Gallery Singapore will be the largest visual arts venue in Southeast Asia when it opens in September. Located in the city's Civic District, its collection of regional art will span from the 19th century to present day.
National Gallery Singapore —
The National Gallery Singapore will be the largest visual arts venue in Southeast Asia when it opens in September. Located in the city's Civic District, its collection of regional art will span from the 19th century to present day.
Courtesy StudioMilou Singapore 2013 / National Gallery Singapore
Just outside of Bejing, Eternity Passage claims it will be China's first hi-tech amusement park, weaving Chinese history with "technology fantasy".
Eternity Passage —
Just outside of Bejing, Eternity Passage claims it will be China's first hi-tech amusement park, weaving Chinese history with "technology fantasy".
Courtesy IdeAttack
Backed by blues fans such as Buddy Guy and actor John Goodman, St. Louis' National Blues Museum will have a massive interactive exhibition space and a 100-seat theater.
The National Blues Museum —
Backed by blues fans such as Buddy Guy and actor John Goodman, St. Louis' National Blues Museum will have a massive interactive exhibition space and a 100-seat theater.
Courtesy National Blues Museum
Off the coast of Singapore, Funtasy Island is billed as the "world's largest eco-theme park." Plans include a multi-sensory rainforest, snorkel and scuba zones and an aquarium where visitors can swim with whale sharks.
Funtasy Island —
Off the coast of Singapore, Funtasy Island is billed as the "world's largest eco-theme park." Plans include a multi-sensory rainforest, snorkel and scuba zones and an aquarium where visitors can swim with whale sharks.
Courtesy Funtasy Island Development Pte Ltd
Housed in a a former Soviet-era pavilion in Moscow's Gorky Park, the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art compound will display some of the best contemporary artworks from Russia and beyond.
Garage Museum of Contemporary Art —
Housed in a a former Soviet-era pavilion in Moscow's Gorky Park, the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art compound will display some of the best contemporary artworks from Russia and beyond.
Courtesy OMA
The Grand Egyptian Museum, halfway between the Pyramids of Giza and Cairo, will hold 100,000 ancient artifacts covering more than 7,000 years of history.
Grand Egyptian Museum —
The Grand Egyptian Museum, halfway between the Pyramids of Giza and Cairo, will hold 100,000 ancient artifacts covering more than 7,000 years of history.
Courtesy Heneghan Peng Architects
The National Videogame Arcade in Nottingham, England will be a hub for gaming culture, offering public and outreach programs, archives, themed galleries and interactive exhibitions.
The National Videogame Arcade —
The National Videogame Arcade in Nottingham, England will be a hub for gaming culture, offering public and outreach programs, archives, themed galleries and interactive exhibitions.
Courtesy Samuel Kirby
The 640-acre Grand Texas Entertainment District will include seven Texas-themed attractions, a motorsports park, sports complex and water park.
Grand Texas Entertainment District —
The 640-acre Grand Texas Entertainment District will include seven Texas-themed attractions, a motorsports park, sports complex and water park.
Courtesy Grand Entertainment District
China's Hello Kitty Park opened on New Years Day with 11 themed facilities, including performance venues, amusement rides, a luxury resort and a grand Mahjong hall.
Hello Kitty Park —
China's Hello Kitty Park opened on New Years Day with 11 themed facilities, including performance venues, amusement rides, a luxury resort and a grand Mahjong hall.
Courtesy Hello Kitty Park