There has never been a better time for exploring the world. With home quarantine and social distancing in effect at the moment, this collection of virtual tours offers some relief from confinement and the chance to get a glimpse of the different cultures, works of art, and the civilizations that might have been forgotten. From the British Museum to the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico, these large museums from around the world can now be seen from your screen! This is thanks to the virtual tours that carry you through their halls and exhibits. Let’s take a look at 10 museums around the world without ever stepping a foot outside!

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Guggenheim Museum, New York

Renowned for its skylight and spiral staircase at its center, the Guggenheim Museum has a vast collection of art, which you can explore with Google’s Street View feature!

Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Sitting adjacent to the Piazza Della Signoria in the Historic Centre of Florence in Tuscany, Italy is the Uffizi Gallery. Built back in 1560, Uffizi Gallery is considered as one of the most prestigious museums in Italy and the world! It is home to the works from the Italian Renaissance period, which can be explored virtually here.

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British Museum, London

The British Museum’s Interactive Virtual Tour of the World’s History spans roughly two million years! You can explore the religions, conflicts and achievements for the multitude of civilizations that have roamed our planet through the ages. The museum, closed due to the pandemic, allows virtual tourists to wander its halls and discover artifacts. Feeling unsatisfied? Supplement the virtual tours by listening to a podcast narrated by the museum’s director Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects.

Musée d’Orsay, Paris

Located on the left bank of the Seine, Musée d’Orsay, Paris houses a former railway station and features French works dating back from 1848 to 1914! Take a virtual tour and browse the masterpieces from the likes of Renoir, Monet, Seurat and Van Gogh by clicking the link below!

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Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C.

You can’t go wrong with dinosaurs, fossils and mysterious creatures from the depths, especially for kids. Take them along for this virtual tour and have an adventure together!

National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington D.C.

The museum’s vast set of artifacts, 35,000 in total, are set out to tell the story of America. Their virtual tour only gives us a glimpse of what the museum can offer to its virtual visitors, but an impressive feat nonetheless.

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National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City

This museum is home to the world’s largest ancient Mexican art collection, in addition to an extensive collection of ethnographic objects. The museum has made140 items available for onlne visitors to see and explore from home, among them are the famous Aztec calendar sun stone and more! Click the button below!

The Louvre, Paris

Housed in a Pyramid-shaped fortress along the banks of the Seine River, the Louvre is the world’s largest art museum! Millions of visitors from around the world flock its halls in search for Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and other masterpieces. All of which can be explored and appreciated from the comfort of your own home.

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MASP, São Paulo

The Museu de Arte de São Paulo is a non-profit and Brazil’s first modern museum. Its is home to artworks placed on clear perspex frames that make it seem like they are hovering in mid-air. Click the button below to take a virtual tour!

The Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Considered as one of the greatest and most recognizable landmarks of St. Petersburg, it houses a gorgeous Winter Palace that once belonged to Russian Tsars. Click the button below to take a tour that spans more than 5 hours as it carries you throughout the museum.

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