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  • The recent killing of Osama bin Laden at the hands of Navy SEALs has brought an increase in visitors to the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Florida. Officials at the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida say attendance has tripled since the death of Osama bin Laden on May 2. Museum staff say many are driven by the desire to learn more about the terrorists’ death, something the museum can’t provide, at least not yet. They aere seeking a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how the mission was pulled off. But many others are also wanting to express their gratitude and have flooded the museum with letters of thanks. The jump in attendance is welcome news for the museum which hopes to open a new wing — more than twice the size of the original building — very soon. Due to open with temporary exhibits by Veteran’s Day, the wing will focus...

    Visitors Rush Florida’s Navy SEAL Museum Following Death of Osama bin Laden

    Posted on June 3, 2011 | No Comments
    The recent killing of Osama bin Laden at the hands of Navy SEALs has brought an increase in visitors to the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Florida. Officials at the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida say attendance has tripled since the death of Osama bin Laden on May 2. Museum staff say many are driven by the desire to learn more about the terrorists’ death, something the museum can’t provide, at least not yet. They aere seeking a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how the mission was pulled off. But many others are also wanting to express their gratitude and have flooded the museum with letters of thanks. The jump in attendance is welcome news for the museum which hopes to open a new wing — more than twice the size of the original building — very soon. Due to open with temporary exhibits by Veteran’s Day, the wing will focus...

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  • 1. National Museum The National Museum, located on the opposite side of Sanam Luang to The Grand Palace, was established in 1887 by King Rama V. The foundation collection was previously stored at The Grand Palace. The original building was formerly the palace of a vice-ruler. King Rama VII placed it under the administration of the Royal Institute of Literature, Archeology and Fine Arts which has evolved to be the Fine Arts Department. New buildings were constructed in 1967 and other historical buildings relocated to the museum grounds. The Buddhaisawan Chapel was built in 1787 to enshrine a revered northern Buddha image called Phra Buddha Si Hing. The interior has exceptional murals, while the building itself is a fine example of Rattanakosin religious architecture. Tamnak Daeng is another building that has been moved to the Museum. This Red House was originally the residence of an elder sister of King Rama...

    5 Excellent-rated Museums at Bangkok

    Posted on April 19, 2011 | No Comments
    1. National Museum The National Museum, located on the opposite side of Sanam Luang to The Grand Palace, was established in 1887 by King Rama V. The foundation collection was previously stored at The Grand Palace. The original building was formerly the palace of a vice-ruler. King Rama VII placed it under the administration of the Royal Institute of Literature, Archeology and Fine Arts which has evolved to be the Fine Arts Department. New buildings were constructed in 1967 and other historical buildings relocated to the museum grounds. The Buddhaisawan Chapel was built in 1787 to enshrine a revered northern Buddha image called Phra Buddha Si Hing. The interior has exceptional murals, while the building itself is a fine example of Rattanakosin religious architecture. Tamnak Daeng is another building that has been moved to the Museum. This Red House was originally the residence of an elder sister of King Rama...

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