8 museums in the world you can visit online

In many countries, quarantine measures are gradually being eased, but traveling will still not be possible for some time. Therefore, the largest museums around the world offer the opportunity to visit them online.

National Portrait Gallery in London

This is the world's first portrait gallery, which opened in 1865 on Trafalgar Square. In December, the building is intended to be closed for restoration until 2023, so visiting it in person will not be possible for some time.

However, you can visit the gallery online to see portraits of the Brontë sisters and the famous 'Chandos Portrait', which, according to art experts, depicts William Shakespeare.

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Frick Art Museum in Pittsburgh

This is a group of museums and historical buildings that everyone should visit. If you enjoy 19th-century European art, the works of Rubens and Giovanni, the online tour will definitely be pleasant and educational.

You can explore every corner, stroll through the picturesque garden, and even wander through the first floor of the Clayton House.

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Getty Museum in Los Angeles

The museum is located in the modern Getty Center building, construction of which cost 1.2 billion dollars. Here you can view works of decorative and applied arts – rare manuscripts, drawings, and sculptures – from the Neolithic era.

The museum will also appeal to those interested in photography – the collection includes works from all over the world from the last century.

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Metropolitan Museum in New York

This is the largest and most visited museum in the United States. You have a unique opportunity to see it empty – without crowds of tourists.

Watch the sunrise and sunset in the Egyptian temple of Dendur or take a walk through the armory gallery to captivating music – this will impress even those who don’t like visiting museums.

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Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

Since 1973, the museum has been collecting a collection of Vincent van Gogh's works, which includes 700 letters, 400 drawings, and 200 paintings. Of course, it also has some of the most famous works: 'Self-Portrait', 'Sunflowers', and 'Blossoming Almond Branches'.

You can visit all floors of the museum – completely free and without queues.

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Uffizi Gallery in Florence

The gallery was built for almost 20 years starting from 1560 – architect Giorgio Vasari was also a painter and writer.

You will be able to admire works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Raphael. Also, you can see ancient sculptures and busts that the Medici family donated to the gallery. These are Roman copies of Greek sculptures which were never found.

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Art Museum in São Paulo

More than 10,000 square meters and nearly 8,000 works of art from Europe, Africa, and Asia – this is what awaits you in the popular MASP museum. Also, it features Brazil's largest art library.

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Orsay Museum in Paris

The museum is located in the building of a former railway station, Gare d'Orsay, and hotel, so it has a rich history. You can view not only French paintings and sculptures but also photographs and furniture.

And, of course, it features works by great artists such as Renoir, Monet, Degas, Manet, and Van Gogh.

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