The Seven Wonderful Museums of the World

Introduction

Whether it is to instill a sense of culture, facilitate topics of conversation, or procure a broadened intellect, millions of people visit museums around the world every year. Museums rotate their exhibits regularly to keep the sights and information contained within fresh. There are thousands of museums around the world. The next time you are packing your luggage to take a trip, which museum should be on your itinerary? Read on and find out.

Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City

The Met is a must see on any list of museums. The best thing about this locale- once you are done with the Met, don your backpack and check out the Guggenheim, Brooklyn Museum, Whitney Museum, the American Museum of Natural History, etc.

British Museum – London

This venue has about 4 million artifacts on display and 30 miles of corridors. If your fancy is Egyptian artifacts, other than Egypt, there is no better place to visit. If you find the museum so captivating to the point where you do not want to leave for the day – you can stay! You can sleep at the museum if it suits your fancy, so bring your laptop packed in your business case in order to do some research while seeing the actual sights.

Vatican Museums – Rome

There are plenty of sites to see and opportunities to purchase mementos, so make sure you are toting around your waist packs. What is there to see? Twenty-two separate collections, ranging from Egyptian and Etruscan art to maps and modern religious art. Feast your eyes on the legacy of Raphael, Michealangelo, and Bernini.

The Prado – Madrid

The Prado may not offer as many exhibits as the other museums on the list, but what it lacks in quantity, it more than compensates in quality. Find pieces by Goya, Velasquez, El Greco, Murillo, etc. Pack your international traveler bags for multiple nights because there are other attractive elements of Madrid to enjoy.

The Hermitage – St. Petersburg

The Hermitage hosts one of the richest collections in the world and the greatest museum in Russia. The museum’s 120 rooms houses English, French, Italian, Spanish, Flemish, Dutch, and Germanic pieces of art. It is a long flight to Russia from America, so make sure you bring the accessories necessary to ensure a comfortable flight.

The Smithsonian – Washington, DC

There are a lot of threads to cover here. It is best to plan for multiple trips. Pick one theme per day and stick to it in order to see everything. This museum is especially great for kids because of the many references to U.S. history and culture. When your tours of the Smithsonian are complete, you have a good number of other sites to see in the nation’s capital.

The Louvre – Paris

In 1985, I.M. Pei was awarded the opportunity to renovate the venerable venue. It resulted in more exhibition space, a restored plaza, and a glorious glass pyramid. We invite you to craft your own critiques of the renovation. After, roll your bags through the rest of Paris, Burgundy, Champagne, Provence, and Languedoc.