Museums are one of the most visited tourist attraction no matter where your destination is. Through museums, you can enjoy arts as well as cultural information about the locals. Also, museum still holds a special place in most travelers’ heart because of the unique experience it gives. Some people love to enjoy the serenity of visiting a museum aside from admiring the arts.
Would you visit these 7 most visited museums?
There’s plenty of tourist attractions that are considered overcrowded and overhyped. Museums are also one of the common spots to attract huge crowds especially the most well-known ones. If you are planning to visit one or some of the 7 most visited museums below, expect for a large crowd especially during peak season.
The Louvre, Paris
The Louvre is the most visited museums in the world as it attracted over 9 million visitors . It is lower compared to before the global pandemic in which it could attract over 10 million visitors. Being the world’s most famous and largest museum, The Louvre encourages visitors to book online for efficient process especially during summer months.
The National Museum Of China, China
The next most visited museum in the world falls to The National Museum of China which attracted over 7 million visitors. This museum offers all things related to ancient and modern Chinese history through their galleries and exhibitions.
Vatican Museum, Vatican City
Vatican Museum is also unsurprisingly included into the list of most visited museum in the world. It had attracted almost 7 million visitors in 2018. In 2019, The Vatican Museums celebrated Leonardo da Vinci 500th anniversary by hosting a free three-month exhibition of his painting of Saint Jerome.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Next there is The Metropolitan Museum of Art as one of the most visited museums in the world which has attracted 6,7 million visitors in 2018 due to Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer exhibition. This place is also hosted Met Gala every year so its popularity remains.
British Museum, London
In 2018, this museum attracted 5,8 million visitors and was the first ever public museum in the world. It’s home to 8 million works of art. One of the most notable, exhibition was the one held in 2019 which was a collaboration with the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia or IAMM.
Tate Modern, London
This museum attracted 5,8 million visitors in 2018 and overall a great place to explore British and international contemporary and modern art from the 1900s to the present as you will learn so many things about it. This museum is housed in the former Bankside Power Station, one of London’s most historic buildings.
The National Gallery, London
Again museum from London that is on the top list of most visited museums in the world, The National Gallery. It attracted 5, 7 million visitors in 2018. situated in Trafalgar Square, this museum is home to over 2,300 paintings and currently expanding its brand into Asia.
