If you’re a museum aficionado itching to explore a new place, 2023 has you covered. New science museums and exhibitions are opening, and some zoos are expanding. This sampling of destinations to visit in the new year or beyond has something for everyone, whether you’re a wildlife lover, a space nerd or a history buff.
The Great Egyptian Museum
Outside of Cairo
It opens: to be announced
2022 is the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb.SN: 11/19/22, p. 14). Already, thousands of artifacts from the tomb — along with tens of thousands of other archaeological finds from ancient Egypt — will be on display when this museum, located in front of the Pyramids of Giza, opens. More than a decade in the making, it will be one of the largest archaeological museums in the world.
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American Museum
New York City
Opens: February 17
This multistory building will add tons of new exhibit space to the more than 150-year-old museum. Visitors can explore the insectarium that includes one of the world’s largest displays of live leaf-cutting ants and come face-to-face with dozens of butterfly species in the vivarium. Meanwhile, the link to life will be on display in the immersive, 360-degree “Invisible World” exhibition.
Galapagos Islands
Houston Zoo
Opens: September 2023
If you can’t go to the Galapagos Islands, a trip to Texas would be the best. Giant tortoises, iguanas, penguins, sea lions, sharks and other creatures populate this new exhibit, which will bring to life the land and marine ecosystems of the archipelago made famous by Charles Darwin.
Kansas City Zoo Aquarium
Opens: September 2023
The 34 exhibits of this new aquarium will allow visitors to consider a wide variety of local oceans without having to leave the Midwest. Underwater inhabitants include sea urchins and sea anemones in the warm intertidal zone, fish swimming in coral reefs, honeybees swimming in the open ocean, sea otters playing on a rocky shore.
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Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Opens: Fall 2023
To design this new two-story gallery dedicated to the future of space exploration, the designers met with local learners and teachers to explore what they wanted to learn. The result is an experience that, among other things, shows the current and future technologies necessary to live and work in space, as well as several career paths in the aerospace industry.
Bird House
Smithsonian National Zoo
Munich, DC
It opens: to be announced
With a focus on bird migration and conservation in the Americas, the new bird house will combine three aviaries: The first will show how the Delaware Bay is a key refueling spot for migratory birds, the second will show how wetlands serve the Midwest. and the third will illustrate how a tropical coffee farm can rest in winter songs.
Robot & AI Museum
Seoul, South Korea
It opens: to be announced
Although details are still pending, this museum dedicated to advancing the public’s knowledge of robotics, artificial intelligence and machines is expected to open later this year.
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