Being famous is one characteristic that a museum should possess in order for people to visit them. There should be a lot of interesting artifacts and paintings in order for people to have something to look forward to. Being well known is a great advantage since many people will come to see and appreciate a museum. So what are the most famous museums in the world?

1) Louvre Museum

The Louvre in Paris is the most famous museum in the world. Not only was it featured in the movie “The Da Vinci Code”, but it also contains a lot of important paintings and artifacts like the Mona Lisa. Their collections are so vast, diverse and breathtaking. It is the symbol of French excellence in Arts. This museum is unquestionably one of the finest galleries in the world. Masterpieces by great artists such as Da Vinci and Delacroix are part of the permanent collection of this prestigious art gallery.

2)      British Museum in London

   Another famous museum is the British Museum in London which is considered as one of the greatest museums in the world. Its foundation lies in the will of the physician and naturalist Sir Hans Sloane. The British Museum is unique because it housed both a national museum of antiquities and a national library in the building. This museum was also called as a “Universal museum”.

3)      Metropolitan of Art in New York

   The Metropolitan of Art in New York contains more than two million works. Their collection is from Ancient Egypt while their paintings are from European masters. The Metropolitan of Art Museum was founded by American Citizens. The Met also hosts large travelling shows throughout the year.

4) Tate modern Museum

Tate modern museum is Britain’s national gallery of international modern art. Their collections consist of works of international modern and contemporary art. The museum also plans to expand in order to give more entertainment to people.

5) National Gallery in London

The national gallery contains the national collection of Western European painting. Its collection belongs to the public of the United Kingdom and entry to the main collection. the National Gallery was not formed by nationalising an existing royal or princely art collection. It came into being when the British government bought 38 paintings from the heirs of John Angerstein,  an insurance broker and patron of the arts, in 1824.

These are just five of the most famous museums in the world. There are several other museums that you would definitely love to visit. So go out and experience the beauty of these historical museums.