Located in Paris, Le Louvre or Grand Louvre is known to be the most popular art museums across the globe. This historic monument is home to around thirty five thousand historical objects that include prehistoric remains to artifacts of nineteenth century.

 

Egyptian Museum or the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, located in Cairo was founded with the attempt of preventing the plunder of archaeological places. It displays some of the pre-historic artifacts. If you visit this museum, you should check out the artifacts of royal family as well sculpture pieces of the Sphinx.

The national museum of Dutch, Rijksmuseum, located in Netherlands displays some marvelous painting pieces of the Dutch Golden Age. Though it displays some of brilliant works of art and crafts, Rembrandt’s creation of The Night Watch is known to be the most popular artworks this museum hosts.

Located in Washington D.C., the Smithsonian boasts of having the largest museum space in the world. The research and education institute of the country, which also includes museums and a zoological garden, is a major tourist destination. Records state the museum holds a collection of around one hundred and thirty six million objects.

Located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the Hermitage Museum or the State Hermitage displays historical masterpieces dating back to some three hundred years. The museum, which has a collection of around three million items, not only displays art works of the past: it also displays a wide range of ancient jewelries.

Founded by Pope Julius II, the Vatican Museums are listed among the greatest museums. If you visit these museums, you will be able to witness some brilliant sculptures. Not only that, the art masterpieces of Renaissance period is also on display here.

The British Museum, which was initially based on the works of scientist and physician, Sir Hans Sloane, now boasts of having a collection of over seven million different items. The museum, which was first opened to public in 1959, now attracts people for its huge collection of works on human culture and human history.

Uffizi, located in Florence, is one of the most popular and among the oldest art museums of Western world. Botticelli’s work, The Birth of Venus, is the most popular attraction of this museum. Yet, you should not miss the brilliant works of Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Caravaggio or Raphael, which are also displayed in this museum.

The Met or the Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in New York City, boasts of displaying a collection of over two million art works. For a proper tour of the museum, the authorities have classified the collection into 19 different curatorial sections. The museum is also known for hosting works of different noted artists.

Located in Madrid, Museo del Prado was initially founded as a museum for sculptures and paintings. However, later collection of medals, coins, prints and drawings have been added to its collection. Yet, it is still known for the Fernando Yanez’s painting, ‘Saint Catherine’ and ‘The Last Supper’ by Juan de Flandes.