7 Museums That Would Leave You Awestruck

7 Museums That Would Leave You Awestruck  

Human history has evolved from rich cultures, traditions and artistic feats. All these significant antiquities have been preserved in several museums across the world. These museums aim to protect the grandeur of the past so that the future generations could admire them and learn their lesson. It’s humanly impossible to visit each and every museum in the world. But, you can surely try to visit these 7 museums at least and marvel at our past.

 

1. Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy is one of the oldest museums of the Western world. It has a spectacular collection of paintings and sculptures from the Renaissance era. Some of the artists who have been featured in this museum include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Sandro Botticelli. The most admired painting in this museum is the ‘The Birth of Venus’ by Botticelli.

 

2. British Museum

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The British Museum in London, UK boasts the largest and the most comprehensive collection of the world. The museum’s collections account to nearly seven million objects that document and illustrate the beginning of human culture until the present. The collection in the British Museum has been amassed from all continents.

 

3. Musée du Louvre

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The Musée du Louvre, known to the English world as the ‘Louvre Museum’, is held as the world’s most visited art museum. It has a collection of nearly 35,000 objects dating back to the prehistoric times until the 19th century. Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting of the Mona Lisa, exhibited here, is a place inside the museum that is crowded the most. The second most fascinating attraction in the Louvre Museum is the glass pyramid that stands in the central courtyard of the Louvre Palace, where the museum is housed.

4. Museum of Modern Art

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The Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan, NYC is regarded as the world’s most influential modern art museum. This fascinating museum boasts a collection of the masterpieces of modern art, that include ‘The Starry Night’ by Vincent van Gogh, ‘Water Lilies’ by Claude Monet and ‘Les Demoiselles d’ Avignon’ by Pablo Picasso. What’s more, MoMA, as it is popularly known, flaunts a maze of glass walkways that facilitate art viewing from different angles.

5. Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt holds the biggest collection of Egyptian antiquities. The museum boasts a collection of nearly 120,000 artifacts that offer an insight into the glorious past of the Pharaohs and the rich culture of the Nile civilization. There’s an extensive collection of papyrus, coins and other artifacts used by ancient Egyptians. This overwhelming collection makes this museum one of the best ones in the world.

 

6. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

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The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands is one of the most prestigious museums in the world. It portrays the rich art, culture and history of the country. The museum has an extensive collection of paintings belonging to the Dutch Golden Age and some Asian artworks as well. The most applauded paintings in the Rijksmuseum are the paintings by Rembrandt and Vermeer. The museum building’s stately architecture and magnificence makes it an awe-inspiring site.

7. Museo del Prado

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The Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain boasts the world’s finest collection of European art, dating from the 12th century until the first-half of the 19th century. Paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and artworks hold a special place in this museum. Most visitors of the museum are usually attracted to paintings by Goya, Velázquez and Picasso. Spanish, Flemish, Italian, French, German, Dutch and British paintings hold a significant place in this museum.


If you are a true admirer of art, history and culture, then you must visit all of these museums.

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