What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Museum’? Do you think of the fun school trip when you visited a museum in your city with all your classmates? Or, do you reminisce about your family holiday to a new country where you saw some unforgettable artefacts at the museum? We bet there are a number of paintings, sculptures, rare photographs, ornate weapons and war artefacts that flash through your mind when talking about museums!
The best way to learn about the history and culture of a place, and to appreciate the heritage and traditions of any era, is to visit a museum and study the exhibits. Some museums are world-renowned for the rare displays that have immense historical significance.
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When you visit a museum, you can visualise so many stories coming to life. If you have a curious little mind, you must be thinking, “I wish I could visit all the museums in the world!” Let us make that wish possible for you right here, right now! Let’s go on a virtual tour of some of the most acclaimed museums in India and around the world.
The National Museum, Delhi
This is one of the largest museums in the country. Established in 1949, it houses a variety of exhibits ranging from the prehistoric era to modern works of art. That should take you an ample amount of time to see it all, isn’t it? What if we told you that you could check it out from your armchair? Go through the museum’s online exhibition and study over 2,00,000 foreign and Indian artefacts of diverse nature!
Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
The largest monument in the world dedicated to a royal, Victoria Memorial was built in the pre-independence era in memory of Queen Victoria. Known for its design and architecture and imposing marble structure, this is a museum you must visit. Why miss the opportunity, when you can see rare photographs, Indian and western paintings, manuscripts and many other exhibits through a virtual tour from home!
Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
Noted as one of the largest museums in the world, this was originally a private collection of art of the Salar Jung family. It was endowed to India and inaugurated publicly in 1951. This museum is home to a marvellous collection of sculptures, paintings, carvings, textiles, manuscripts, ceramics, metallic artefacts, carpets, clocks, and furniture from around the world. This is a must-visit place in India, but worry not if you can’t visit Telangana anytime soon! You can see the museum’s virtual galleries from your own home!
Musée du Louvre, Paris
This is the world’s most visited museum. It is here that you can find the most well-known paintings of iconic artists like Leonardo da Vinci. It is home to several sculptures, objets d’art, paintings, drawings, and archaeological finds reflecting the rich history and culture of the country and the world. How cool would it be to tell your friends that you have seen the original Mona Lisa at the Louvre? Not just that, you can discover with your own eyes how ancient myths have inspired some of your favourite characters like Darth Vader and Hercules. Take a virtual tour and explore various galleries of the Louve without travelling to France.
Metropolitan Museum Of Art, New York
Popularly known as the MET, this is the largest art museum. Founded in 1870, this museum has made a significant contribution to the cultural history of America. Here, you can find paintings, sculptures, and artefacts along with cyclopaedic collections of musical instruments, costumes, accessories and antique armours and weapons.
The MET is also known for its architecture and elements of interiors preserved in the corridors of the museum. Take a look at the most iconic collections of the world through these short videos without travelling across oceans to the USA.
The Vatican Museums, Rome
One of the most iconic places in the world is the Vatican. Rich with culture, history and tradition, the Vatican has an immense display of works collected and commissioned by the Catholic Church and the papacy through the ages. Visit these museums to see several renowned Roman sculptures and Renaissance artworks of the world preserved here. And what’s more, you can see all this without travelling to Italy! Take a virtual tour of the museums including the Sistine Chapel and do not forget to use the 360-degree view to admire Michaelangelo’s ‘Creation Of Adam’ on the ceiling.
Enjoy your virtual visits to museums around the country and the world… and do not forget to maintain pin-drop silence while in the museum!
