{"id":886969,"date":"2024-06-21T18:44:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T17:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/?p=886969"},"modified":"2025-08-01T10:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:53:14","slug":"best-museums-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/best-museums-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Best Museums in the World You Need to Visit at Least Once"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wherever you find yourself in the world, there will be a museum. Museums are magical places that offer a window through the world\u2019s history and culture. From must-see paintings to technological marvels and prehistoric skeletons, they provide a space to immerse yourself in art, science, and history. Here are 20 of the best museums in the world to add to your bucket list.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Which museum gets the most visitors?<\/h2>\n

Based off numbers from 2022, The Louvre takes the title of the most visited museum in the world with over 7 million visitors each year.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The second most visited museum in the world is the Vatican Museums in Vatican City, with more than 5 million visitors. In third place, with just over 4.5 million visitors, is London\u2019s Natural History Museum. It looks like Europe is the hot spot for the most-visited museums!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Best History Museums:<\/h2>\n

Acropolis Museum, Athens<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Dating back as far as the 1880s, the original Acropolis Museum was located on the Acropolis itself, though the current building (designed by Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi, in collaboration with Greek architect Michael Photiadis) opened in June 2009 as a modern, airy space<\/a>. Packed with artefacts, visitors can walk above preserved, excavated ancient neighborhoods and marvel at artefacts dating back to 5 BCE.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Museum of the Royal Tombs of Sip\u00e1n in Chiclayo, Peru<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A striking red, triangular building, the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Sip\u00e1n<\/a> was founded in 2002 to house the royal tombs discovered in 1987 by Peruvian archaeologist Walter Alva and his team. Considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries in South America, the tombs provide invaluable insights into Moche culture, burial practices, and social hierarchy. visitors can marvel at jewels, ceramics, textiles, and tools used in ancient Peru.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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A must-see when in Johannesburg, the Apartheid Museum<\/a> was the first of its kinds when opened in 2001. It quickly became one of the country\u2019s most informative museums, dedicated to illustrating the history and impact of apartheid in South Africa from 1948 until the early 1990s. Across 21 exhibition halls there are some chilling scenes and displays of film footage, photographs, and artifacts.\u00a0There are sightly lighter, but still striking exhibits such as one detailing the life and wisdom of Nelson Mandela, who served as South Africa’s first president after the end of segregation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The idea for this museum was first proposed in 1915 by Black veterans of the Civil War,\u00a0more than 100 years before it came to fruition and opened as part of the <\/span>Smithsonian Institution<\/span>. When it opened in 2016, it became the only national museum<\/a> devoted to the documentation of the African American experience, housing more than 40,000 objects connected to African American life, art, history, and culture. Oprah Winfrey was a major benefactor, and visitors can make use of the 350-seat Oprah Winfrey Theater, used for performances, screenings, and educational programs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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The Vasa Museum, Stockholm<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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This impressive maritime museum is dedicated to the Vasa ship, a 17th-century Swedish warship that sank on its maiden voyage. Visitors can step on board this museum<\/a> specially designed by Swedish architects to house the Vasa ship itself, which is displayed in a specially constructed hall \u2013 around 98% of the ship is original. The ship sank on August 10<\/span>th<\/span> 1628, was rediscovered in 1956, salvaged in 1961, and the museum was opened in 1990.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xi\u2019an, China<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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In March 1974, local farmers from the Linton District were digging a well when they stumbled upon the Terracotta Army, one of the most famous archaeological sites<\/a> in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The army was created to accompany Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife. Qin Shi Huang (259-210 BCE) unified China and was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Containing <\/span>thousands of unique life-sized terracotta figures<\/span>, the army was created to accompany Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty 259-210 BCE), in the afterlife. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Which museum has the biggest collection?<\/h2>\n

The State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg<\/a> holds the largest collection of paintings in the world. Housing over 3 million artefacts dating back to the Stone Age through the early 20th century, it features pieces from iconic artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Michelangelo. Once the home of Russian Tsars, it was the first art gallery in Russia when it was opened by Catherine the Great in 1764, making it one of the oldest museums in the world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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A universally-known artist, Vincent van Gogh produced nearly 900 paintings and more than 1,100 works on paper during his lifetime. Opened in 1973, Amsterdam\u2019s Van Gogh Museum<\/a> showcases the world’s largest collection of van Gogh’s work, with over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters. Alongside van Gogh’s original work like \u2018Sunflowers\u2019 and \u2018The Bedroom\u2019, the gallery also includes pieces rfom his contemporaries, as well as work from those influenced by van Gogh.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mus\u00e9e Rodin, Paris<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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One of the world\u2019s most renowned sculptors, Auguste Rodin spent his final years at H\u00f4tel Biron. After his death in 1917, Rodin left his entire collection to the French state, which then transformed H\u00f4tel Biron into Mus\u00e9e Rodin<\/a> in 1919. The 18<\/span>th<\/span> century hotel\u2019s extensive gardens are the perfect home for Rodin’s most famous sculptures, such as \u2018The Thinker\u2019, \u2018The Kiss\u2019 and \u2018The Gates of Hell\u2019, while the mansion itself houses drawings and photographs from the artist.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vatican Museums, Vatican City<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Vatican<\/p>\n

Some of the most famous museums on the world, the Vatican Museums<\/a> were founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century. Spanning a collection of galleries, chapels and museums within Vatican City, with the Sistine Chapel one of the most renowned features, famous for its ceiling painted by Michelangelo.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Uffizi Gallery, Florence<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Uffizi Gallery<\/a> was originally built in the 16th century as administrative offices (or \u2018uffizi\u2019)\u00a0for the Florentine magistrates. Gradually, its upper floors were converted into a museum to display the ruling Medici family\u2019s extensive collection of art. Visitors can take in an extraordinary collection of Renaissance and Baroque art, with works by some of the most celebrated artists in history \u2013 most notably, Botticelli\u2019s \u2018Birth of Venus\u2019.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Tate Modern, London<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Housed in the old Bankside Power Station, the ball for the Tate Modern<\/a> began rolling in 1889 when British industrialist Henry Tate donated his collection of British 19th-century art and provided funding for the first Tate Gallery (the Tate network of museums now includes Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, and Tate St Ives). Its collection spans the 20th and 21st centuries, featuring famous artists like Picasso and Warhol, as well as various mediums including painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and video art. A signature feature is the Turbine Hall, an expansive space used for large-scale installations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Metropolitan<\/p>\n

More commonly known simply as the Met<\/a>, the idea for this contemporary art museum began in Paris in 1866, when a group of Americans were discussing the need to educate the public on art. The Met then opened in April 1870 in the historic Dodworth. Building, before it was moved to its current location\u00a0on Fifth Avenue and 82nd Street in 1880. Its collection spans over 5,000 years of art from around the world including artists such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, and Michelangelo. It\u2019s also where the prestigious Met Gala is held each year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Playing a crucial role in promoting and preserving Korean art and culture, Korea\u2019s Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) has four branches: the main branch is located in Gwacheon, a city just south of Seoul, with additional branches in Seoul, Deoksugung Palace, and Cheongju. The Seoul venue of MMCA stands out through its use of Korea\u2019s traditional architectural concept of “madang”, an open courtyard at the center of a collection of buildings\u00a0where people can come and gather to socialize and relax.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Picasso Museum, Barcelona\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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One of the first museum\u2019s dedicated to Pablo Picasso\u2019s work, the Picasso Museum<\/a> was founded in 1963. It was established through the efforts of Picasso\u2019s close friend and secretary, Jaume Sabart\u00e9s, and Picasso himself (who died in 1973), who donated many of the works. The museum boasts a collection of over 4,000 works by Picasso, so visitors can follow his development as an artist from the early years to his Blue Period, and beyond.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Mus\u00e9e du Louvre, Paris<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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While it\u2019s world-famous for housing Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the Mus\u00e9e du Louvre<\/a>\u00a0holds countless treasures within. Funnily enough, the museum began as a fortress built by King Philippe Auguste in the late 12<\/span>th<\/span> century to protect Paris from potential invasions \u2013 remnants of which can still be seen in the basement. the Louvre’s association with art and culture only began in the 16<\/span>th<\/span> century thanks to Fran\u00e7ois I, an avid art collector\u00a0who brought the famed\u00a0\u2018Mona Lisa\u2019 to the museum. In the 1980s and 1990s, President Fran\u00e7ois Mitterrand initiated the “Grand Louvre” project, which modernized and expanded the museum, including the construction of the iconic glass pyramid entrance, completed in 1989. The Louvre now houses nearly 380,000 works of art.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Which is bigger: the Louvre or the Met?<\/h2>\n

When it comes to building space, Paris\u2019 Louvre takes the title of \u2018biggest\u2019 museum, clocking up\u00a0400 rooms across 650,000 square feet. To put it into context, even if you spent just 30 seconds in each room of the Louvre, it would take 100 days to visit the museum in its entirety. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, though its entire building space is technically smaller than the Louvre, New York\u2019s Metropolitan Museum covers the largest floor area of any museum in the world. At a staggering 2 million square feet, its sheer size explains how the museum caters for its 6 million visitors every year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Natural History Museums:<\/h2>\n

The Natural History Museum, London<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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As Europe\u2019s most-visited natural science museum, naturally, London\u2019s Natural History Museum<\/a> had to make it onto the list. Beloved around the world since it was founded in 1881, it\u2019s often defined by the grand Hintze Hall. Previous residents of the hall have included Dippy the diplodocus, a 292-bone plaster-cast replica, from 1905 until 2018. Dippy was then replaced by Hope, an 82-foot blue whale. Beyond the hall, visitors can discover the dinosaur collection, minerals and gems, Earth sciences, and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The American Museum of Natural History, New York<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Over 34 million specimens can be found in New York\u2019s American Museum of Natural History<\/a>, from fossils and plants to minerals and cultural artifacts. Founded in 1869 it\u2019s one of the world\u2019s largest natural history museums \u2013 you\u2019ll probably recognize the iconic dinosaur halls and its Tyrannosaurus rex, and the Rose Center for Earth and Space, which opened in 2000.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the most visited museum in Europe?<\/h2>\n

Overall, the Louvre in Paris was the most visited European museum in 2022 according to <\/span>Statista<\/span><\/a>, with the institution welcoming roughly 7.73 million visitors that year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Second place goes to the Vatican Museums, with just over 5 million visitors, while London\u2019s Natural History Museum came in third, welcoming 4.6 million visitors in 2022 making it the busiest museum in the UK.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Best Science Museums:<\/h2>\n

The Science Museum, London<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Established in South Kensington in 1857, visitors can take a look at any of the 300,000 objects housed throughout London\u2019s Science Museum<\/a>. Iconic artifacts include the Apollo 10 command module and Stephenson\u2019s Rocket, while the museum is well-loved for its interactive exhibits and the\u00a0Wonderlab, an interactive gallery where visitors can explore the science behind phenomena like light, sound, and forces.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Deutsches Museum, Germany<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The largest science and technology museum in the world, the Deutsches Museum<\/a> founded by German engineer Oskar von Miller in 1903, though it wasn\u2019t until 1925 that it opened its doors to the public. Impressively, the entire museum is built on its own island on the river Isar, showcasing 28,000 objects from 50 fields of science and technology. It covers astronomy, energy, computers, physics, and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Colorado<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Established in 1900, The Denver Museum of Nature & Science<\/a> is a leading cultural institution in Colorado. The museum\u2019s main goal has always been to preserve the unique flora and fauna of the Rocky Mountain region, so visitors can admire\u00a0many exceptional wilderness scenes. Located in City Park, Denver, it also offers panoramic views of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains themselves. Highlights include the impressive dinosaur skeletons, the Space Odyssey exhibit, and the Discovery Zone for younger nature enthusiasts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re after a dose of art, culture, history, or science, museums are the place to go \u2013\u00a0and these 20 best museums in the world just scratch the surface of all the incredible institutions out there.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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