Coronavirus has locked us in our homes, and all we can do is fantasize about traveling. What if we told you that you could “travel” from your home to popular museums around the world? You can enjoy the masterpieces of the world’s greatest artists without fear of viruses and without standing in line! Here, we’ll present you with some virtual museums that you can visit completely free of charge!
National Gallery of Art, London
This is one of the best museums in the UK and something you should definitely experience. If you haven’t had a chance yet, this is the perfect time to marvel at the works of art hidden in this treasure trove.
To visit the museum, click here.
Musée d’Orsay, Paris
In this virtual museum, you’ll be able to stroll through a gallery that exhibits dozens of famous works by artists who lived between 1848 and 1914. Take a look at the works of Monet, Cezanne and Gaguin, among others.
To visit the museum, click HERE.
Museum für Kommunikation, Bern
The Museum of Communication does a livestream from Tuesday to Friday at 13:30pm. You can ask questions about the exhibition and get exciting background information. This interactive museum visit is definitely worth it.
To visit the museum, click HERE.
Guggenheim Museum, New York
In this museum, you can see the famous spiral staircase of Guggenheim without leaving the house. From there, you can discover amazing works from the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary periods.
To visit the museum, click HERE.
British Museum, London
This iconic museum is located in the heart of London and now allows virtual visitors to tour the “Great Court”, and see the ancient Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. You can find hundreds of artifacts on their website.
To visit the museum, click HERE.
Pergamonmuseum, Berlin
As one of the largest museums in Germany, the Pergamon has a lot to offer even if you can’t physically be there. This historical museum houses hundreds of ancient artifacts, including the Istrian Gate of Babylon and the Pergamon Altar.
To visit the museum, click HERE.
Uffiziengallerie, Florenz
This somewhat lesser known Italian gallery from Florence displays the works of one of the most famous Italian families – de ‘Medici. This building was designed in 1560 by Giorgio Vasari just for Cosimo de’Medici. Now, you can visit these wonderful corners with a virtual tour.
To visit the museum, click HERE.
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Isn’t it nice that these virtual museums allow us to get to know the tragic biography of one of the world’s greatest artists without leaving home? Here you will find the largest collection of works by Vincent Van Gogh, which includes 200 paintings, 500 drawings and over 750 letters.
To visit the museum, click HERE.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul
This is one of the most popular museums in Korea and can now be visited virtually. Walk through six floors of contemporary Korean and international art from the comfort of your own home.
To visit the museum, click HERE.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
The virtual museums on this list are great, but one of the best is this one. Why? Because here you can see works by wonderful artists like Vermeer and Rembrandt.
To visit the museum, click HERE.
Das J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
In this Californian museum, there are European works from the VIII. Century until today. Go through the tour and browse the huge list of paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs.
To visit the museum, click HERE.
MASP, São Paulo
The Sao Paulo Museum of Art is a non-profit and state-of-the-art museum in Brazil. This is evidenced by the fact that it is on the list of virtual museums. The works are placed in such a way that they look as if they are hanging from the air. This is a must-see.
To visit the museum, click HERE.
National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
In this famous American museum, virtual visitors can see two exhibitions. The first is an exhibition of American fashion from 1740 to 1895 and the second is a collection of works by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer.
To visit the museum, click HERE.
If you can’t wait for your next trip despite these great museums, here are some tips on how to plan it.
