There are museums in every country in the world and all are full of their unique gems. The technological advancements due to the 4th industrial revolution have paved the way for new methods of experiencing some of the world’s most amazing museums.
Virtual museum tours are a fantastic way to view some of the most highly regarded artworks without even having to travel. Whether you are interested in traditional artworks or more contemporary paintings and sculptures, these virtual museums are worth exploring online.
Uffizi Gallery
Uffizi Gallery is in Florence, Italy and was designed by Giorgio Vasari in 1560. It is regarded as one of the best museums is the world. It has an incredible collection of works from the Italian Renaissance period that will intrigue any art lover. The Uffizi complex has been open to the public since the 16th century and is located in the centre of Florence. The gallery has several online exhibitions such as La Primavera by Botticelli and Medusa.
Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is in Amsterdam and is considered as one of the best virtual art museum tours that allows visitors to discover how Vincent Van Gogh lived and worked.
Like Microgaming pokies in NZ, the museum has an app. But their app allows user friendly ways to discover his paintings and compare them with some of the other greats rather than to play games. There are also a few other resources found in Google Arts & Culture app and some virtual tours of the museum too.
The Vatican
The Vatican city is one that is filled with a deep and rich history that can be discovered in their museums, libraries, and buildings. For those who are interested in experiencing the Sistine Chapel but unfortunately cannot physically be there, the Vatican virtual tours can provide you with first class seats to have an incredible virtual touring experience. The Vatican City has 7 virtual online tours which include the Raphael’s Rooms, the Niccoline Chapel and the Chiaramonte Museum.
The National Gallery
The National Gallery is in Trafalgar Square, London and features an impressive collection of over 2 300 paintings that span from between 1260 to 1900. The National Gallery is one of the most visited museums in the whole world. The gallery was designed by William Wilkins and opened its doors in 1838, and the Sainsbury Wing extension of the gallery opened in 1991. The National Gallery offers several virtual tours, including a VR tour of the Sainsbury Wing that was created in collaboration with Oculus.
The Louvre
The Louvre in Paris, France is the largest and one of the most visited art museums in the world. The Louvre’s building is a historical monument as its main section dates back from almost the 12th century.
The well-known glass pyramid was designed by I.M. Pei and was added to the museum in 1989. Some of the famous artworks found at the Louvre are the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci and David by Michelangelo. The Louvre has several online tours available such as The Advent of the Artist exhibition done in the petite Galerie with works by Tintoretto and Rembrandt.
