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Patsy Cline fans curious about the early days of her brief but highly acclaimed country music career will finally be able to do more than just drive by her old house in Winchester and snap a picture.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will mark the 30th anniversary of the emergence of what became known as the HIV and AIDS epidemic with a three-part display and website beginning June 3.

For a few hours, this Florida city was transformed into a Surrealist canvas in honor of Salvador Dali, the genre’s master. A number of people had attached pencil-thin Dali mustaches to their upper lips.

From June 17 to October 2, 2011, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) will present The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, the first retrospective devoted to the celebrated French couturier.

Many people may own a few of the items in the Milwaukee Art Museum’s new exhibition. It includes mass-produced, everyday items like watering cans from Ikea, a Dyson vacuum, a fax machine and forks, along with rare pieces.

Nearly 10 years in the making, the $165 million Ecosystems Experience opens Thursday with its one-of-a-kind view of the world at the California Science Center. And it’s free.

The economic downturn has hit many museums and other art institutions hard. A number of major exhibitions that were planned for 2010 had to be canceled or postponed. Luckily, there are some amazing shows still happening that provide a great excuse to travel. Here are five picks from across the United States to help you plan. Read more...