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Lord Cultural Resources was proud to take part in the ICOM General Conference 2025 in Dubai from November 11–17. The gathering brought together museum professionals from around the world to explore “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,” a theme that resonates deeply with our team.

Can our arts and museum sectors help reduce doctors’ appointments and combat the loneliness epidemic?

A new Toronto Star piece from our co-founder Gail Lord and Avenue Road Arts School founder Lola Rasminsky says yes – and shows how linking health care to cultural activities has significant potential to make our society happier and healthier. “This is the first of a series that I’m planning on how initiatives through museums and health can make the world a better place through culture,” said Gail Lord. “Please share your thoughts.”

This long-awaited museum that explores the achievements of one of humanity’s most fascinating civilizations is now open to the public after two decades of design and construction. Ever since the breathtaking architecture of Heneghan Peng won the international open competition in 2003, millions have waited for the opening. Congratulations to the people and government of Egypt, their dedicated Egyptologists, conservators, planners, designers and engineers, and to the many supporters of the Grand Egyptian Museum world-wide.  

For 40 years, the Museum of the Rockies (MOR) in Bozeman, Montana has been a leader in the field of paleontology. This month, the new Cretaceous Crossroads exhibit opened—MOR's first new paleontology exhibit in over 10 years, highlighting the Late Cretaceous Period in Montana..

Canada Day is coming. Co-founder and partner Gail Lord says it’s time Canada gave itself the gift of identity: a National Portrait Gallery.

Why it matters: This would be more than a museum. It’s a bold statement of sovereignty, culture, and who we are — and why that matters now more than ever.

Read Gail’s Toronto Star op-ed.

“A recent survey by Waterfront Toronto indicated that when compared to great waterfront cities, our waterfront is a woeful underperformer without a single major cultural, recreational or entertainment destination. Most comparable cities have 10 or more.” - Toronto Star, June 19, 2025

Read the four "big and bold" steps that have to happen for Toronto’s Harbourfront to secure a viable, vibrant future. 

Happy Juneteenth!

Juneteenth is a day of reflection and celebration, and serves as a significant reminder of the extensive and ongoing pursuit of freedom and equality. Today is an opportunity to acknowledge our history, recognize the progress achieved and understand the work that lies ahead.

Here is how just a few of our friends and clients are celebrating the day.

The Port of Long Beach Congressman Alan Lowenthal Global Trade & Education Center has won an IIDA Calibre Design Award, in the Public & Community Spaces Category, which honours exceptional achievements and design excellence in commercial interior design within Southern California.

Thank you to all who joined us for the 2025 AAM Annual Meeting & MusuemExpo! Read here some higlights of the event.

In honor of International Museum Day on May 18th, Lord salutes all of the trailblazing museums and cultural organizations we've had the privilege of supporting, which provide vital creative engagement services and advocacy across our communities.