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New report shows nine European museums in world's top 20

A report out last week lists the world's 20 most visited museums in 2016, with nine of them based in Europe. The Louvre is Europe's highest entry, third behind the National Museum of China in Beijing and the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.

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Astronomers from BL Add 24189, f. 15

Miniature of astronomers on Mt Athos, above, studying the stars with astrolabes and quadrants and, below, inscribing strange characters in the dust with sticks. Image taken from f. 15 of Illustrations for Mandeville's Travels (index Voyage d'outre mer, Itinerarium).

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Art Nouveau posters

Art Nouveau posters from the famous art movement. The latter half of the 19th century saw an increase in print media and advertising. Explore more in exhibition Art Nouveau - A Universal Style

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Industrial Photography in the Machine Age

This exhibition explores fascinating industrial photography from the machine age. We travel back in time to the factories, cities and workshops of the early 20th century, and discover beautiful images in unexpected places. It is the first exhibition in a series entitled The Pleasure of Plenty, showcasing the visual opulence and richness of historical photography.