8 museums in the world where you can visit online

Many countries are gradually easing quarantine measures, but we still won't be able to travel 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 first portrait gallery in the world — it opened in 1865 on Trafalgar Square. In December, the building plans to close for restoration until 2023, so it will be a while before you can visit it in person.

However, you can visit the gallery online to see portraits of the Brontë sisters and the famous 'Chandos Portrait', which art experts believe 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, Rubens and Giovanni's works, the online tour will definitely be pleasant and educational.

You can peek into any corner, stroll through the picturesque garden, and even wander through the first floor of the Clayton mansion.

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Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles

The museum is located in the modern Getty Center building, construction of which cost $1.2 billion. 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 photography enthusiasts, as it houses 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. And you have a unique chance to see it empty — without crowds of tourists.

Watch the sunrise and sunset in the Egyptian temple of Dendur or walk through the armory gallery to mesmerizing music — it will impress even those who don't particularly enjoy visiting museums.

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Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

Since 1973, the museum has been collecting Vincent van Gogh's works, which include 700 letters, 400 drawings, and 200 paintings. Of course, it also features his 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 nearly 20 years starting from 1560 — architect Giorgio Vasari was also a painter and writer.

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

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Art Museum in São Paulo

More than 10,000 square meters and about 8,000 artworks from Europe, Africa, and Asia — this is what awaits you in the popular MASP museum. It also houses the largest art library in Brazil.

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Orsay Museum in Paris

The museum is located in the building of the former Gare d'Orsay railway station and hotel, so it has a rich history. You can see 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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