Written by Ardi
Many famous and loved museums around the world are shutting down their doors because of the pandemic situation but there is good news for art and history lovers out there! You can check out some of the world-famous museums through your browser thanks to the magic of technology.
We created a list of few different museums from around the globe so you can still indulge in some historical stories from our past generations without leaving your home.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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A great collection of many masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, this iconic museum offers a 360 view that really makes it feel like we are going through the punctilious decorations of the halls. Get up close with works from such geniuses as Vermeer and Rembrandt.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
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MMCA is one of the representative institutions of Korean modern art. The museum has four branches, including Gwacheon, Deoksugung, Seoul and Cheongju. Each of them showcase the culture and art of Korea in their own ways by providing first-hand experiences and you can now enjoy these experiences through your computer!
British Museum, London
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The amazing ceiling of the British Museum with 3,212 panels of glass is surely an amazing thing to see, apart from the historical Asian antiques, Egyptian mummies and other ancient wonders. The interactive infographic platform, History Connected, lets you go more in depth and details with those artifacts and follow the timeline of each piece
The Louvre Museum, Paris
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The Louvre is not only the largest art museum, but also an important landmark for Paris. You can visit Egyptian Antiquities or works from Michelangelo or the famous Monalisa painting with just a few clicks from your home. Don’t miss this chance of getting to see a virtual version of the museum, it is worth it
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART , New York
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The Met museum is well known for its collection of over 2 millions artwork, or you may have heard about it because of MET Gala! You don’t need to go to NYC to visit the museum, just check the link provided and get to see some amazing pieces of art and fashion, some great articles and stories about those topics. It is a must-see for art and fashion lovers!
National Visual Arts Gallery , Malaysia
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One of the best places to look for contemporary art in KL, National Arts Gallery has a great selection of modern art pieces from local artists and with our current MCO, you can take a virtual trip to the museum using their app (linked above) or scroll through their instagram and enjoy all the amazing pieces of art that is uploaded there!
