Museums You Can Visit Online

During these rather difficult times, there’s no doubt we’re spending some time browsing the internet for ways (besides Netflix) to cure our boredom.

Thankfully, organizations across the country world have provided those of us stuck indoors with a way to still get our necessary doses of culture, including museums. Read on for ten museums you can currently visit online, all thanks to Google’s Arts & Culture platform.

 
 
 
 
 
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  1. THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES, FRANCE

Sure, you can’t physically be in France right now, so a virtual tour of one of the most famous monuments in Europe, including the famous Hall of Mirrors is the second-best thing.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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  1. The J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM, LOS ANGELES

Take a virtual trip to the West Coast to discover artworks and sculptures that date as far back as the 8th Century.

 

  1. VAN GOGH MUSEUM, AMSTERDAM

Featuring the largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh, online visitors can explore his works up close (virtually), which include 200 paintings, 500 drawings and more than 750 letters from the artist.

 

  1. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY, MEXICO CITY

Dedicated to the archaeology and history of Mexico’s pre-Hispanic heritage, this Mexico City museum offers 23 exhibit rooms filled with ancient artifacts and are all available on their virtual tour.

 

  1. MUSÉE D’ORSAY, PARIS

You and your family can take a virtual tour of the museum that houses a variety of famous works from artists such as Monet, Cézanne, and Gauguin, as well as others.

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