The best museums are the great source of information and of course they offer to the visitors tons of work of art. When you explore a museum, this is said to be the closest way to travel. If you want to visit any on your holiday, top of its attraction involves visiting a museum. There are some people who unfortunately get bored with the experience. In fact they would rather do something active. However for those who love history, the museums are like a treasure. The best museums house the great gems of all time. They are stuffed with treasures that are unexpected. To get flavor, here are some of the best museums for this year:
Louvre Museum
Louvre museum is a classic part of the list of the best museum to visit. It is an icon in Paris and probably in the whole world. The collection encompasses all works of art from different ages. Works by famous painters like Michelangelo and Raphael are stored in this beautiful glass pyramid structure.
British Museum
The British museum in England holds a world class collection that highlights work of arts from different parts of the world, from the Chinese art to the Egyptian mummies. Practically it contains a whole range of history and culture. Among its highlights is the Rosetta Stone. The best thing about this place is the fact that the entrance is free.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The metropolitan museum of Art or Met is the Louvre of New York. It is a great museum because of its size and collection. Visiting New York will not be complete without putting this on your itinerary. The collection is all about European and American art like Renoir. There is a special exhibits happening every month.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art found in Washington is one of the great art museums today that showcase all types of arts from painting, sculpture and more. The collection is divided into two from western and middle ages. There is also a collection that holds modern art.
The Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian museum in Cairo is where you can find a great collection of artifacts that are recovered from Tutankhamen’s tomb. The museum holds about 1,700 pieces including the royal mummies of New Kingdom.
Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum in Russia holds various artifacts that are housed in six buildings. It is the largest one in the world. The collection is hosted in the Baroque building that holds various paintings. There is a special collection that holds paintings that are for sale including replicas and gold.
By: Paula.P.M.B
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