Exhibitions & galleries

After a £27 million redevelopment, Perth Museum in Scotland opens its doors once more in spring 2024. At the centre of its impressive collection is the Stone of Destiny, an ancient symbol of Scotland’s monarchy that returns to the region for the first time in over 700 years. perthmuseum.co.uk

After closing in 2005, Egypt’s iconic Graeco-roman Museum in Alexandria underwent nearly two decades of restoration work before it soft-launched to the public late last year. With 27 exhibition halls, its 10,000 artefacts date from the pre-alexander period and up until the Byzantine era.

All eyes are on southern India for the launch of Hampi Art Labs in February 2024. The arts centre’s design was inspired by the nearby temple town of Vijayanagar and it opens with the Right Foot First exhibition, featuring works by the likes of Andy Warhol, Annie Morris and Atul Dodiya. hampiartlabs.com

To celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of the artist Roy Lichtenstein, a key figure in Pop Art, Vienna’s Albertina Museum is hosting a major retrospective of his work (pictured top; 8 Mar–14 Jul) featuring over 90 pieces, including paintings, sculptures and graphics. albertina.at

Built on an active research site in New Jersey, USA, the Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park Museum is a £60 million project that transports visitors deep into the state’s past. The museum – open in spring 2024 – is perched above a giant quarry that is home to fossils dating back 66 million years. Expect lots of immersive exhibits as well as fossilhunting experiences. rowan.edu