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The Queen's Gallery was built in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon’s School at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The buildings were constructed in the 1840s with funds from the Duchess of Gordon, but fell into disuse in the late 19th century. Benjamin Tindall Architects were appointed project architects for the new Queen’s Gallery in October 1999. Their central visual theme was a celebration of The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, expressed through a series of arches and screens that lead visitors from the Gallery entrance to the exhibition spaces beyond. Their design complements the original 19th-century architecture, elements of which were incorporated into the new spaces. Unsympathetic later internal alterations were removed, and a new exposed steel and concrete floor inserted to reflect the original ‘gallery’ of the Church.   A new stone arched entrance was created at the centre of the Horse Wynd frontage, opposite the new Scottish Parliament building. The use of a stone archway, with a courtyard beyond, is a traditional entrance device in Scottish architecture. The main walling is of Catcastle stone, the dressed work and lettering is of Stainton stone and the base is of Kenmay granite. ‘THE QUEEN’S GALLERY’ lettering above the entrance is the work of John Neilson, a calligrapher and carver. The letters were cut from single pieces of stone. Above sits Scotland’s heraldic lion, designed by Jill Watson. The lion sedant is based on a small red lion that sits at the feet of Mary, Queen of Scots on her tomb in Westminster Abbey. (The Palace of Holyroodhouse was once home to Mary, Queen of Scots.)   The monumental entrance doors of oak have gilded bronze hinges by Jill Watson. Continuing the heraldic theme, the main hinges are decorated with the Scottish lion and unicorn. The beasts are set against the adjacent urban scene of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and the rural scene of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags. The upper hinges are made as golden boughs of flowering native trees – chestnut and laburnum, oak, rowan and hawthorn. The stone archway is decorated with a carved and gilded garland of Scottish flowers, including daisies and thistles, created by Graciela Ainsworth, an Edinburgh-based sculptor, carver and conservator. Over the old entrance to the former church is a stained-glass window by Christian Shaw.  The design shows a perspective drawing of the interior of a gallery. At night, the shape of the archway is reflected by the glass lights by Keiko Mukaide set into the paving. The artist has given the tiles a water flow pattern, mirroring the stream of visitors walking in and out of the Gallery. Inside, the reception desk by Hamid van Koten is made from curved pieces of Scottish elm with kilned glass and patinated copper. The pendant lights were designed and made in Edinburgh by Ingrid Phillips. Dividing the reception from the main Gallery area is a patterned glass screen by Jacqueline Poncelet. The screen’s bronze handles by Jill Watson incorporate figures looking at art in a gallery.   The dramatic central stair of native timber leads to the Gallery spaces above. The complex shape was designed by the architects with Charles Taylor Woodwork, who were responsible for the construction. Lights set into the first floor illuminate the curved balustrading. The Queen’s Gallery was opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 29 November 2002, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. It hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection.

Visit the Whitney Museum On May 1, 2015, the Whitney Museum of American Art flicked on the lights and opened its doors at its new home in the Meatpacking District, sandwiched between the Hudson River and High Line Park. It’s been a huge hit ever since. The 220,000-square-foot (20,000-square-meter) space, designed by renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano, is a work of art in and of itself. The nine-floor museum consists of exhibition spaces, an education center, a reading room, a theater and a conservation lab. After checking out the impressive contemporary works (more than 21,000 paintings, sculptures, photos, drawings, videos and new media created by more than 3,000 artists in the United States during the 20th and 21st centuries), be sure to head to the top-floor cafe for outstanding views of the Manhattan skyline. Or dine at Untitled, the outstanding in-house restaurant from acclaimed chef Michael Anthony. The permanent collection consists of works by American artists like Louise Bourgeois, Man Ray, Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol. See such pieces as Study for Nighthawks by Edward Hopper, Four Darks in Red by Mark Rothko and Number 27, 1950 by Jackson Pollock. The museum also houses several temporary exhibitions at any given time, from photographs to performances, by artists both old and up-and-coming. It's a great way to discover new artists on their way to becoming the next American masters. ENTRANCE The accessible path to the Whitney’s main entrance at 99 Gansevoort Street runs from Washington Street along the south side of the building, past the Museum's restaurant on the ground floor. The staff entrance at 555 West Street is also accessible. GALLERIES All levels of the Museum are accessible by elevator. Doorways to outdoor terraces are equipped with automatic openers. LARGE PRINT Large print versions of exhibition wall labels are available in the Museum galleries or at the admissions desk on Floor 1. Please ask a volunteer or member of the Museum staff for assistance. ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS On Floor 1 Service locations at the admissions desk and membership desk are equipped with induction hearing loops that transmit sound directly to hearing aids equipped with a T-coil. In the Hess Theater, Floor 3 The Hess Theater is equipped with an induction hearing loop and infrared assistive listening system. Please switch your hearing aid to “T” or request a receiver from a member of the Museum staff. In the Laurie M. Tisch Education Center, Floor 3 The Hearst Artspace and the Seminar Room are equipped with induction hearing loops and infrared assistive listening systems. Please switch your hearing aid to “T” or request a receiver from a member of the Museum staff. In the Galleries The Kaufman Gallery (Floor 5) is equipped with an induction hearing loop. To use, please switch your hearing aid to “T.” Some video monitors in the galleries have headphone jacks; you are welcome to plug in your own headset or neck loop. For Tours FM assistive listening devices with headsets or neck loops are available for public and private gallery tours and public programs. You may request receivers for tours at the Multimedia Guide counter at the admissions desk on Floor 1.

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¡Oferta Especial! Visite The View from the Shard y ahorre un 50% Fechas de visita: elija cualquier fecha hasta el jueves 28 de febrero de 2019. Elementos a destacar: La plataforma de observación más alta de Londres a 310 m de altura – la más alta de Europa Occidental. Impresionantes vistas panorámicas de 360 grados que permiten ver hasta 64 km del skyline de Londres. El asombroso skydeck al aire libre que le permitirá sentir la brisa y oír los sutiles sonidos de la ciudad bajo sus pies. Telescopios digitales informativos que le llevarán a través del pasado, presente y futuro de la capital. Tiempo ilimitado, ¡disfrute las vistas a su ritmo! Ascensores considerablemente rápidos que viajan a 6 metros por segundo. Busque en la tienda de regalos suvenires únicos. Guías multimedia gratuitas en 11 idiomas diferentes. La entrada incluye: Entrega inmediata de las entradas. Imprima su vale y muéstrelo en la taquilla de The View from The Shard. Razones para visitar The Shard The Shard es un edificio icónico y un punto de referencia del skyline de Londres, diseñado por el Maestro Arquitecto Renzo Piano. Con una altura de 310 metros, el edificio más alto de toda Europa Occidental, The Shard redefine el skyline de Londres y será un símbolo dinámico de la ciudad, reconocible en todo el mundo. The View está situado en la parte superior de The Shard, en los pisos 68, 69 y 72, y a casi el doble de altura que cualquier otra plataforma de observación en Londres. Prepárese para embarcar en un viaje multi-sensorial 244 metros por encima de una de las más grandes ciudades del mundo. Al llegar al nivel 00, se le introducirá en el tapiz de Londres con vistazos a la ciudad que ha dejado detrás de usted. Viajando hacia el cielo con dos ascensores de gran velocidad y “caleidoscópicos” que le harán llegar rápida y cómodamente al Piso 68, una ventana por encima del mundo. Continúe su viaje hacia la Planta 69 donde la genial vista se revela y Londres se abre ante usted. Aquí, en el cielo sobre Londres, podrá experimentar una sorprendente vista de 64 km y 360 grados de la ciudad y más allá, donde el pasado, presente y futuro de Londres se desplegará a sus pies gracias a pantallas multimedia. Para vivir la mejor vista de la ciudad, ascienda al Nivel 72, a 244 m, el piso público más alto de The Shard. Aquí estará expuesto a los elementos y sonidos de la ciudad a su alrededor. Mirando hacia arriba, verá las piezas de cristal que forman la parte superior de este rascacielos mientras desaparecen en el cielo. En este enlace podrá ver las horas en las que se pone el Sol en Londres POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA: Si no presenta su vale impreso para The Shard no le será permitida la entrada. Los niños deben ir acompañados de un adulto. Puede combinar su visita a The Shard con otras atracciones y actividades famosas en Londres como La Torre de Londres o el London Eye.

VR World There are a wide variety of experiences for all types of people. Some will enjoy shooting droids in space and fighting off zombies to racing on a track, while others will enjoy flying on a paraglider or climbing a mountain. Others still will enjoy watching short films or painting in the green room. Some experiences require full body motion while others are seated activities.  Each participant gets approximately 5-10 minutes at each experience. At the gate, each participant will sign up using their real name, a screen name, an email, a phone number, and other pieces of information. While not required, if a participant signs up with their own phone number, they will receive a notification when they are at the the front of the queue for their attraction There are offering a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks, beer, wine and liquor. Our house cocktails will not disappoint. Try the VRWorldian, Simon’s Escape, Caipirinha Assassin or Salty Borzoi to name just a few. No food at this time. There is no food inside the building, but guests are able to leave and re-enter the building during the time of their ticket.  Empire State Building The world-famous 86th and 102nd floor Observatories offer unmatched views of New York City and on a clear day one can see to New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Delaware. 1,050 feet above the city’s bustling streets, the 86th floor Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass-enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade. 200 feet higher, our 102nd floor Observatory is a private and serene perch in the middle of the greatest city in the world. The Observatories have been a “must visit” for millions each year since it opened to the public in 1931. Each year approximately four million people are whisked to our 86th and 102nd floors, consistently one of New York City’s top tourist attractions. Visit the Observatories 365 days per year, day and night, rain or shine, for magnificent views of Manhattan and beyond. The Empire State Building embodies the feeling and spirit of New York City. It is recognized not only as an iconic landmark offering some of the most spectacular views on earth, but also as an international symbol of shared hopes, dreams, and accomplishment. Accessibility: The Empire State Building is fully ADA compliant. We have handicapped restrooms on the 86th Floor Observatory and also have lowered viewing walls and binoculars. Service dogs are allowed throughout the building. Motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are permitted. The 86th Floor has ramps to make getting around easier and lowered viewing walls so that visitors in chairs can still take in the view. 

" This show is the story of my life, things I have experienced, seen and loved. And also stories that I have never told before! I will tackle new issues such as plastic surgery and the creatures it spawns, or the vanity fair of social media.  All that has been an inspiration for a number of new costumes. Clothes can say so much about their time, the way we relate to femininity and masculinity, sexuality, about what we consider different and where the limits of society are." Jean Paul Gaultier.