From video games to wine, painting to literature, the world’s newest museums offer an invitation to embark on a unique cultural journey.
Female Artists of the Mougins Museum, Cannes, France
Last August, Christian Levett, one of Europe’s leading art collectors, opened the world-first Museum of Women Artists of Mougins (Femmes Artistes du Musée de Mougins) in Cannes, France. This landmark institution is Europe’s first major museum dedicated entirely to women’s art. Spanning four stories, the museum houses an impressive collection of nearly 100 works by 90 internationally renowned women artists.
Featured pieces include works by Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Eva Gonzalès, Blanche Hoschedé-Monet, Louise Nevelson, Barbara Hepworth, Frida Kahlo, Leonor Fini, Maria Helena Vieira Da Silva, Louise Bourgeois, Joan Mitchell, Marina Abramović, and Marlene Dumas, among others. This one-of-a-kind museum celebrates the immense contributions of women to the art world and provides a much-needed platform for their work to be appreciated on a global scale.
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Nintendo Museum, Kyoto, Japan
Nintendo, one of the world’s largest video game companies, has launched an extraordinary museum project to showcase its remarkable 135-year history. Founded in 1889 as a playing card company, Nintendo evolved into a global gaming giant with iconic heroes and brands such as Pokémon and Super Mario.
The new Nintendo Museum, located in Kyoto at the former Uji Ogura Factory, will feature a variety of interactive exhibitions celebrating the company’s legacy. From its early Hanafuda cards to the cutting-edge Nintendo Switch, visitors can explore the colorful worlds of Nintendo’s games and consoles, enhanced by innovative technologies.
Museum of Shakespeare, London, UK
A new museum dedicated to William Shakespeare, one of the most influential figures in English literature, is set to open in the heart of Shoreditch, east London. The Museum of Shakespeare will be housed in The Stage, an ancient theater believed to have hosted the first performances of works like Romeo & Juliet and Henry V. The remains of this historic theater were discovered in 2011, and the museum will allow visitors to descend nearly three meters underground, offering a vivid journey through Shakespeare’s London of 1598. The ruins of The Stage will also be opened to the public for the first time, giving a rare glimpse into the birthplace of the Bard’s timeless works.
Kunstsilo Art Museum, Kristiansand, Norway
A monumental new cultural landmark has opened in Kristiansand, southern Norway, with the inauguration of the Kunstsilo Art Museum. Housed in a meticulously restored 1935 grain warehouse, the museum has become the largest modern art museum in the region.
Spanning more than 35,000 square meters, Kunstsilo showcases the finest examples of Scandinavian modern art. With three expansive floors of exhibition space, visitors can explore the works of celebrated artists such as the renowned naturalist painter Amaldus Nielsen and the legendary Edvard Munch, offering a rich insight into the region’s artistic heritage.
São Paulo Museum of Art, Brazil
The Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP), a masterpiece of modernist architecture by Lina Bo Bardi, remains one of the most significant art institutions in the world today. Originally opened in 1947, the museum has undergone an expansion, now consisting of two distinct structures: the iconic 1968 concrete and glass building, a historic São Paulo landmark, and a modern 14-story addition.
The museum, with 17,680 square meters of exhibition space, houses over 8,000 works of art, from paintings and sculptures to photography and costumes. MASP plays a crucial role in placing South American art on the global map, showcasing the continent’s diverse cultural and artistic contributions to the world.
Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
The world’s largest archaeological museum has opened its doors in Cairo, Egypt, bringing ancient history to life in a groundbreaking new way. Spanning over 500,000 square meters and costing nearly a billion dollars, the Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, is situated just across from the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
With 24,000 square meters dedicated to permanent exhibition space, the museum will house the entire Tutankhamun collection. Featuring more than 100,000 objects that span 3,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, the museum is set to become the largest institution in the world dedicated to a single culture, offering an unparalleled journey into the world of ancient Egypt.
Universal Wine Museum, Beijing, China
A new cultural landmark dedicated to wine has opened in Beijing, China, complementing the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, France, as one of the largest wine museums globally. The Universal Wine Museum is a unique cultural project founded on the belief that “Wine is a universal culture.”
The 18,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space will explore the rich history of wine and its global significance, showcasing wines from around the world. The outdoor area will feature organic vineyards, allowing visitors to engage with the winemaking process. The museum’s design is inspired by the silhouette of Saint-Émilion, a town in France renowned for its red wines, offering an evocative experience for wine enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.
