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Florence Museums: Book in advance? Museum card? Neither?

Florence Uffizi Gallery
Skip the line at the Uffizi Gallery. Photo: DanielRobinson

Feb 24 By Laura Mongillo in Florence— With so many must-see museums, churches and palaces, Florence is a treasure trove for art and history lovers. It’s almost impossible to visit them all in a lifetime, much less a weekend trip! How do you choose which museums are worth your time–and budget? There are a few ways to » Read more

Posted in Art, churches, Exhibitions, Florence, Italy, Museums, Travel Smarts

Paris: Visiting Venus at the Louvre

Paris: Visiting Venus at the Louvre

Feb 22 By Theadora Brack in Paris— Like king crooner Morrissey, whenever I’m having a challenging day, “I throw my arms around Paris,” and hotfoot it over the Pont du Carrousel to the Louvre where the stone and steel not only accept my love, but transport me to dizzying new heights. Here I find peace and tranquility, » Read more

Posted in Art, France, Museums, Paris

Madrid: 5 top art museums with free admission

Madrid: 5 top art museums with free admission

Feb 09 By Cynthia Kane in Madrid— High on any visitor’s “must see” list when traveling to Madrid are the city’s fine art museums. The capital city is overflowing with classic, contemporary, abstract, expressionist and experimental art. What many may not know is that many of the best museums offer free admission–at least at some point during » Read more

Posted in Art, Exhibitions, Free Stuff, Madrid, Museums, Spain

New York: Free museum admission for every day of the week

New York: Free museum admission for every day of the week

Jan 28 By Suzanne Russo in New York— Regular admission to the MoMA: $20. An adult ticket to the Guggenheim: $18. A calendar of free hours at New York’s favorite museums: priceless. Hang on to your hats, Cheapos. Follow our list and you can spend an entire week in New York museums without forking out a cent » Read more

Posted in Art, Cheapo night out, Entertainment, Events, Exhibitions, Free Stuff, Museums, New York, United States

London: A not-so-lazy Sunday in East London

London: A not-so-lazy Sunday in East London

Jan 18 By Nina Derham in London— Calling all Cheapos looking for an affordable, fun Sunday that won’t break the bank: Set that alarm clock and head for East London! The day promises art, plenty of shopping for all budgets and mouth-watering cheapo eats. 1. Morning: Art at the Whitechapel Gallery Start your day at the Whitechapel » Read more

Posted in Art, Fashion, London, Shops, United Kingdom

Prague: John Lennon’s Wall celebrates an era of resistance

Prague: John Lennon’s Wall celebrates an era of resistance

Dec 16 By Joann Plockova in Prague— This year, December 8 not only marked the 30th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, but also the 30th anniversary of one of Prague’s most unique landmarks: Prague’s John Lennon Wall. Behind the wall Created by Czechs as a kind of shrine to John Lennon in the days just following his » Read more

Posted in Art, Czech Republic, Exhibitions, Museums, music, Prague

Florence: The contemporary art scene for free

Florence: The contemporary art scene for free

Dec 06 By Marc Justin in Florence— There are a couple of well-kept secrets about Florence’s contemporary art scene: 1) It exists, and 2) a lot of it is free. You may now fold up your wallet, unzip your artistic inhibitions and check out these suggestions for partaking in the Florence art scene of today: 1. Le » Read more

Posted in Art, Exhibitions, Florence, Free Stuff, Italy, Museums

Prague: Architecture history on tour, from Gothic to Gehry

Prague: Architecture history on tour, from Gothic to Gehry

Nov 11 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Prague offers so many varying styles of architecture that after a visit you can practically go home with a PhD. Within the city center and its immediate surroundings, you’ll find every architectural style from Gothic to Baroque, Cubism to Functionalism, and Art Noveau to the boxy beasts of Communism. And » Read more

Posted in Art, Czech Republic, Prague, walking

Madrid: Free art gallery tour in the Lavapies neighborhood

Madrid: Free art gallery tour in the Lavapies neighborhood

Oct 26 By Nina Derham in Madrid—  Madrid’s Golden Triangle of art museums is world renowned, but there is much more to the city’s art scene than the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia. So when you’re all Prado-ed out hit the streets of Lavapies to experience Madrid’s art and culture in its most eclectic, current and raw » Read more

Posted in Art, Exhibitions, Madrid, Neighborhood, Spain

London: Three lesser-known museums with free admission

London: Three lesser-known museums with free admission

Oct 19 By Lara Kavanagh in London— London is full to bursting with museums and galleries. Here are three small and unusual choices, none of which charges a penny to enter. Sir John Soane’s Museum 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3BP Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry 4.30 p.m.) Free entry Tel: 020 » Read more

Posted in Art, Exhibitions, Free Stuff, London, Museums, United Kingdom