
Louvre Abu Dhabi —
With a total cost of over $1 billion, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is one of the most expensive cultural institutions ever conceived. The dome structure will house 65,000 square feet of permanent installations. Another 22,000 square feet will be filled with temporary exhibits.

National Gallery Singapore —
The National Gallery Singapore will be the largest visual arts venue in Southeast Asia when it opens in September. Located in the city's Civic District, its collection of regional art will span from the 19th century to present day.

Eternity Passage —
Just outside of Bejing, Eternity Passage claims it will be China's first hi-tech amusement park, weaving Chinese history with "technology fantasy".

The National Blues Museum —
Backed by blues fans such as Buddy Guy and actor John Goodman, St. Louis' National Blues Museum will have a massive interactive exhibition space and a 100-seat theater.

Funtasy Island —
Off the coast of Singapore, Funtasy Island is billed as the "world's largest eco-theme park." Plans include a multi-sensory rainforest, snorkel and scuba zones and an aquarium where visitors can swim with whale sharks.

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art —
Housed in a a former Soviet-era pavilion in Moscow's Gorky Park, the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art compound will display some of the best contemporary artworks from Russia and beyond.

Grand Egyptian Museum —
The Grand Egyptian Museum, halfway between the Pyramids of Giza and Cairo, will hold 100,000 ancient artifacts covering more than 7,000 years of history.

The National Videogame Arcade —
The National Videogame Arcade in Nottingham, England will be a hub for gaming culture, offering public and outreach programs, archives, themed galleries and interactive exhibitions.

Grand Texas Entertainment District —
The 640-acre Grand Texas Entertainment District will include seven Texas-themed attractions, a motorsports park, sports complex and water park.

Hello Kitty Park —
China's Hello Kitty Park opened on New Years Day with 11 themed facilities, including performance venues, amusement rides, a luxury resort and a grand Mahjong hall.