Love art? Hungry for inspiration? Want to divulge in the world of art? We’ve listed 9 best art museums in the world which will leave you amazed by their exceptional works of creativity. These museums scattered across the globe are the ideal destinations for people who love traveling and art.
Best Art Museums in the World
The Louvre, Paris
The Louvre Museum in Paris is the world’s largest art museum and also the most visited art museum. The Louvre’s art collection ranges from ancient civilizations to the mid-19th century. It includes Egyptian antiques, paintings by the notable European artists (before 1800), ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, crown jewels, paintings, and other artifacts. The world’s best-known work of art ‘Mona Lisa‘ has resided within Louvre for more than 200 years. The Louvre’s painting collection showcases all periods of European art. Without a doubt, it is one of the best art museums in the world.
Goreme Open Air Museum, Turkey
The art of the Goreme Open Air Museum is one of the unique artworks that you’ll ever see. It is a vast monastic complex which has a huge number of monasteries, each with its church. The place is home to one of the finest rock-cut churches, whose insides have been painted with Byzantine-era frescoes. This museum is home to some of the earliest churches in history. The work of Eastern Roman Empire art was painted somewhere between the 9th and 11th centuries. If you are looking for a unique artistic experience, then this museum in Turkey is perfect!
Vatican Museums, Vatican city
One of the most famous Renaissance artists in the world, Michaelangelo, painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. It is one of the most popular works in fresco art in the history of Western art. This museum consists of 20 centuries of history and art. They have more than 70,000 exhibits and each piece of art will leave you stunned. If you visit Rome, you have to experience the art of the Vatican museums. It is an experience that you’ll never forget and will always remind you of the artistic place this city is!
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
New York as a city is already overwhelming for art lovers, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art makes this city a must-visit art destination. The museum’s art collection is diverse and varied. It represents over 5000 years of art from around the world. But it is popular for its ancient Egyptian art collection. The Temple of Dendur temple built around 15 BC by the Roman Governor of Egypt, is a star attraction here. Spanning across cultures and continents, the Met inspires creation and learning.
Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain
The art and architecture of Spain make it a must-see destination for all art lovers. One of the most popular and important museums located in the capital of the country is, Museo Reina Sofia. Pablo Picasso’s Guernica is the most haunting and impressive work exhibited in the museum. It showcases the tragedies of war that happened in 1937 in which hundreds of civilians died. The museum introduced modernity and democracy previously absent from the Spanish context. Museo Reina Sofia thrives even today because it evolves with time.
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
The Victoria and Albert Museum houses over 5000 years of creativity. It holds some of the UK’s national collections and the world’s largest post-classical sculpture. Without a doubt, the museum is one of the world’s leading art museums. Along with showcasing art and design, it also has resources for the study of different aspects related to art in general. The art here evolves with time and has changed the public’s interpretation of art and design.
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
The museum is dedicated to the works of world-famous artist, Van Gogh. It also houses art pieces from other great artisans. Van Gogh Museum has two buildings; Rietveld and Kurokawa. Rietveld focuses on permanent collection while Kurokawa o temporary exhibitions. The museum hosts an official Meet Vincent Van Gogh Experience, which is a traveling 3D visual portrayal of the life and works of Van Gogh. But this experience doesn’t involve any of his original artworks as they’re too sensitive to travel.
Uffizi Gallery, Florence
An imperial glow on its massive structures is evident as you enter the Uffizi Gallery of Florence, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It is known for its famous and priceless collection, especially from the Italian Renaissance. Uffizi Gallery is one of the oldest museums in the Western world. It was built to accommodate the Florentine magistrate offices. The top floor accommodated Roman art sculptures of the officers’ family and guests. It turned into a notable art museum and the most famous tourist attractions in Florence.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum is located at Amsterdam’s museum square and is also one of the most renowned art museums. The art in this museum will give you a glimpse of Dutch history. The Golden age of the Dutch’s history is preserved here. They were one of the artistic leaders in the world when it came to landscapes, still lifes and, genre painting. The museum also has a library, Cuypers library, which is the oldest and biggest art history library in the Netherlands. This place can be considered as a landmark in the Dutch’s history.
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