There are many art museums in the world, and some of them are absolutely amazing. These must-see art museums are some of the best ones that you can visit during your travels.
1. The Louver, Paris, France
The Louver is one of the world’s most popular museums and one of the most visited in the world. It features over 210,000 square meters of exhibition space spread across nine giant halls. The museum’s collection contains more than 35,000 paintings, 17,500 drawings and 47,000 pieces of sculpture.
2. Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy
The Uffizi Gallery is a building in the city of Florence, Italy. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city with over eight million visitors per year. The history of this location dates back to the early 15th century and has seen many changes throughout its history. In 1657, it was taken over by Grand Duke Ferdinand I who had it renovated and started to provide more space for the artworks. The Uffizi is now one of the most visited museums in Europe with a collection of around 80,000 paintings and many sculptures by some of the greatest artists in history.The Uffizi Gallery was opened to the public in 1765 after it was renovated and expanded by Grand Duke Ferdinand I.
3. Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
The Museo del Prado is one of the world’s greatest museums and is home to the world’s best collection of Spanish art. It was founded in 1819, and today features works by El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, Picasso, and more. The museum has a total of 648 paintings and 892 sculptures by some 330 artists.
4. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met), New York City
The Met was founded in 1870 by a group of wealthy art patrons who recognized the need for a place to exhibit and preserve the works of old masters. The museum’s mission has since expanded to serve all audiences with diverse cultural, historical, and artistic perspectives.
5. The British Museum
The British Museum remains the world’s most visited museum and is one of the most important museums in the world. It was founded in 1753 and was originally named as the “British Museum.” At that time, it had only a small collection of Egyptian mummies and other antiquities.
6. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a cultural center in the city of Bilbao, Spain. The museum has three floors and houses many pieces from the Middle Ages, Gothic and Baroque periods. It also houses a 20th century collection with works such as Picasso’s Guernica and Kiefer Sutherland’s sculpture, “Black Sun.”
7. Museo de Arte de Ponce inc Ponce Puerto Rico
The Museo de Arte de Ponce is considered to be the oldest and most important museum in Puerto Rico, with 7,000 works of art. The museum was built by Puerto Rico architect Rafael Carmona Cossio in 1909. It is located between the historic downtown of Ponce and the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce.
8. Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit Michigan
The Detroit Institute of Arts houses some of the world’s most valuable pieces of art. This 2.3 million square foot building was built in 1929 and has been a hit with both locals and visitors. The museum is one of the largest museums in the United States, and has more than 3 million items inside its walls.
9. National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., USA
The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., USA is the first gallery in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses over 8,000 works of art from all ages and periods and serves as an important part of the United States’ cultural history.
10. Nationalmuseum Stockholm
The Nationalmuseum of Stockholm is a museum inside the three-storey tower building at Skeppsbron. The museum displays Sweden’s art collections and offers activities for children including live animals and hands-on exhibitions. It is one of the most visited museums in Sweden, with over 660,000 visitors annually. The Nationalmuseum of Stockholm was founded in 1866. The museum has a range of artworks from the 13th century to the present day. Some famous artists are Anders Zorn, Carl Larsson and Carl Milles. On display are also metal objects such as weapons, armor, coins and other objects related to Swedish history.
By Dacker
