Here are some great museums you shouldn't miss if you visit Europe one day.
British Museum, London
The museum’s collection adds up to around eight million works of art. It is among the finest and largest throughout the world. Art lovers as well as newcomers will discover art from ancient and present-day civilizations spanning two million years. Popular attractions include the Rosetta Stone, the Egyptian mummies and the Parthenon sculptures. Admission is free of charge.
Tate Museum, London
It is Britain’s national museum. It exhibits international modern and present-day art where you can view artwork from Matisse, Picasso, Dalí, Pollock and countless others. With about 4.7 million visitors yearly, the museum is the most visited modern art gallery across the globe.
Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid
Considered as a significant landmark from Madrid's art history, it holds a collection of paintings that includes artwork by the biggest names in European art from the 16th to the 19th century. Also, you will find collections of drawings, prints and sculptures and lots of examples of decorative arts and historical documents.
Uffizi Gallery, Florence
Considered as a must-see in Florence, the Uffizi Gallery displays works from all the major Renaissance artists. It is packed with countless works of beautiful art and statues from the Renaissance period. If you want to visit it, you'd better get your tickets online before going or you'll end up waiting in line for three hours or more.
Louvre Museum, Paris
It is one of the largest museums in the world with 35,000 pieces of art. It is mostly famous for housing the Mona Lisa, the Raft of the Medusa, the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, etc. Many who visit will say that one day is not enough to see everything. Admission fees: 2-day pass: €42; 4-day pass: €56; 6-day pass: €69.
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