Little Rock, Arkansas will be one of three US cities to host “World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed,” an exhibit spanning 3,000 years of Egyptian history.  The exhibit features over 200 objects, illustrating the rich and diverse history of one of the world’s great civilization.  Many of the objects are from the Pyramid age (2675-2130 BC), a preeminent time in Egyptian history.
Some of the notable artifacts that will be on display include:

Decree of Neferirkare (carved on limestone)
False door of Inty
Priestess of Inty
Relief scene from the tomb of Qar and Idu
Ptolemaic sarcophagus lid
Stone vessels and ceramics
Jewelry and amulets
Cat mummy

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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City is one of the most influential modern art museums in the world.  It is on the must see list for most visitors to Manhattan, even if though they may net be huge art fans.  It’s one of the noted architectural locations in the city, has been used as a backdrop in numerous movies, and is one of the quintessential NYC locations.
The prestigious art collection started off very, very small — with a small gift of eight prints and one drawing.  Since then, it has burgeoned to a collection of …read more

Washington DC’s Phillips Collection was one of the country’s first museum of modern art, opening in 1921 in what was the home of Duncan Phillips.  From its inception with merely a few paintings, the collection has grown until it moved to a larger space and officially became a museum.
At its current location among the brownstones of Dupont Circle (1600 21st Street NW, on the corner of Q and 21st), the Phillips has two buildings full of art and a outdoor courtyard for sculpture display.  The permanent collection includes works from American and European impressionists, post-impressionist, and modern artists.  You’ll …read more