19 November 2019

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Arkansas



Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art invites contemplation on art and beauty amidst a peaceful setting in the heartland of America. It's named for the clear water spring that bubbles nearby and the artistic museum bridge, which is a part of the architectural work of Moshe Safdie. The museum opened 11 November, 2011.

I have taken my recent photos with my Lumix Camera.




Inside the museum are works of early to modern American art, which are part of a permanent collection free to appreciate courtesy of Walmart.














The museum includes a 50,000 volume library, special exhibitions, and a museum store all set within an attractive 120-acre park.

In November 2019, we saw the special exhibit, Crystals in Art.

















































































We also saw the Infinity Mirrored Room--My Heart is Dancing into the Universe
by Yayoi Kusama.





















Art continues outside on the sculpture trail. 























And there are miles of walking trails, which encourage the appreciation of the natural beauty.


























Travel notes

Address: 600 Museum Way, Bentonville AR 72712
Websitehttps://crystalbridges.org/
Audio Guide: There's a free audio guide. We had to get a replacement and the second one worked fine. Artworks included in the guide are marked by a headphone symbol.
Costs: Free parking, free admission, and free use of trails. There are fees for special exhibits. See the website for details.
Hours: Crystal Bridges is open most days, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. See the website for details.
Directions: There is a map on the website. https://crystalbridges.org/visit-crystal-bridges-art-architecture-nature-american-art/

Time to visit: It is easy to spend an entire day at the museum if you take time to see the free and special exhibits and walk the trails. We spent six hours on our last visit with only a brief lunch break. We included one special exhibit plus about an hour on the trails.

Food: There is a restaurant in the museum.



















Family: It is a family-friendly setting with activities for children. See the website for details.

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03 November 2019

Shakespears Globe Theatre London England




Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is by the River Thames in London. Visitors can see plays and other events at the Globe Theatre and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Tours are available and there's food and drink at the Swan Bar & Restaurant.

The Globe is close to Southwark Bridge and a short walk from the train stations of Blackfriars and London Bridge. Several bus routes serve the area.


Address
21 New Globe Walk
Bankside
London SE1DT

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MARBLE ARCH LONDON ENGLAND




The Marble Arch was designed by John Nash in 1827. It was part of the state entrance to Buckingham Palace. It was relocated to its current setting at the junction of Oxford Street, Park Lane, and Edgware Road.

The arch is based on the design of the Arch of Constantine in Rome and the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris.


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Golden Carousel London England




The Golden Carousel is on the South Bank of the River Thames between the London Eye and Hungerford Bridge. It is a traditional English carousel with painted horses.



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Harrods of London England



Harrods is an incredible department store on five acres on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge in the London borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The store focuses on high-end goods but you can buy some reasonably priced souvenir items, including a Harrods' bear.

Online information in 2019 indicated there were 330 departments and 23 restaurants. It is the largest department store in Europe.  Harrods employs over 5000 staff from 50 different countries to serve up to 300,000 visitors a day from all over the world.

The London store was founded by Charles Henry Harrod in 1849 as a grocery shop. The current store was built in 1905. In 2010, the store was purchased by Qatar Holding.




The central escalator is a favorite spot to visit and take photos.



Another favourite location is the food hall on the ground floor.











A Harrods bear is a popular souvenir--especially in a famous green Harrods bag.
Check out the lower level.




I noticed some impressive Lego sculptures too.





Notes
The "Egyptian Escalator" is a fabulous place to see. There are stairs, other escalators, and lifts (elevators).
They do have toilets for customers throughout the store.
There are many cafes and restaurants throughout the store.



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HAMLEYS TOY STORE



Hamleys Toy Store has more than seven floors and is a massive child's dreamland. According to Wikipedia, there are more than 50,000 lines of toys for sale. Millions of people visit the store each year. With 5000 square metres of floor space, Hamleys in London is the largest toy shop in the world.

William Hamley of Cornwall opened a toy shop called Noah's Ark in 1760. It soon became a favourite place for children. The Regent Street location opened in 1881. The area was bombed during World War II but service continued.

Hamleys is located at 188-196 Regent Street, London England. The photo I took above is during the annual Regent Street motor show in November 2018. I picked up a couple of presents for my grandchildren. And I've been back.

Today there are other Hamleys locations along with an online shop at Hamelys.com.


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The image below is of Queen Elizabeth II made from Legos and on display at Hamleys 31 May 2019.

Queen Elizabeth II at Hamleys




















Got this Hamleys' bear for a granddaughter in 2019.



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Hyde Park London England

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Hyde Park is one of London's Royal Parks. It's a refreshing wide-open green space in the heart of London where people come to rest, walk, watch birds, exercise, enjoy a picnic, and attend public events.

In the Spring, the inviting 40-acre Serpentine lake comes alive with ducklings and the promise of cygnets.










Will the duckling join its family? Watch the video of this mini-drama.





One one side of the lake is a café, where I stopped for a light lunch during one of my visits.






There are several monuments and sculptures. 


Achilles at Hyde Park London England



Cavalry Memorial , St George

Serenity by Gudgeon

You will also find flower and rose gardens.




Speaker's Corner is at the corner of Hyde Park near Marble Arch and Oxford Street. Free Speech is protected within broad limits. Controversial speakers like Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, and George Orwell have had their say at this spot.


There are benches throughout the park and on occasion, I've stretched out on the grass. However, you'll have to pay up to recline in a traditional deck chair. The sign posts the rates for hourly rentals in 2023.




Hyde Park was owned by the monks of Westminster Abbey. In 1536 the land was acquired by King Henry VIII. It was a royal hunting ground before King Charles I turned it into a public park in 1637.

In 1655 Londoners headed to the park to escape the Great Plague. In 1851, Hyde Park hosted the Great Exhibition. The Crystal Palace was on the south side of the park.


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Location
When facing north, Kensington Gardens is the Park on the left and Hyde Park is on the right. 

For more details, see Google maps. There are signs in the park to help locate various sites.

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