Art in Uzbekistan Plan

Famous museums over the world 
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The 19 Best Museums in the World 
Some of the best trips include a day or more spent deep inside the halls of a 
museum. It's in these often grand buildings (which are impressive in their own 
right) that travelers can find masterpieces by artists like Monet and artifacts that 
showcase a destination's culture and history. And while museums are largely 
subjective — some visitors love art, while others are fascinated by science — the 
numbers don't lie. 
Year after year, Statista aggregates and analyzes museum visitation numbers, 
highlighting those that rise to the top. Their most recent report showed that while 
attendance declined sharply in 2020, many of the world's most-visited museums in 
2019 held strong in 2020, boasting notable (albeit smaller) numbers. 
From national treasures like New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art to 
venues in far-flung destinations like Russia and Taiwan, these are the best 
museums in the world, according to number of visitors. 
Louvre, Paris 
With over one million more visitors than the next museum on this list, 
the Louvre has long been a worldwide favorite (it reported 9.6 million visitors in 
2019 and 2.7 million in 2020). Before becoming a museum, the building was a 
palace, so the exterior alone is worth the trip. Inside the historic walls, you'll 
find celebrated works of art like the "Mona Lisa" and "Venus de Milo." 
National Museum of China, Beijing 
There's truly no better place for travelers interested in Chinese history and art than 
the National Museum of China. The building sits off Tiananmen Square in Beijing 
and boasts a massive collection of Chinese artifacts and art. 
Nanjing Museum, Nanjing 
This sprawling museum in the city of Nanjing houses historical Chinese objects 
and art in a series of buildings built around an open plaza. In 2020, Nanjing 
Museum welcomed just over 1.5 million visitors, making it third most-visited 
museum in the world. 
Tate Modern, London 

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Tate Modern is part of a series of art galleries found in London, Liverpool, and 
Cornwall. Alongside the Tate's collection of contemporary art, the museum has 
exhibits that allow visitors to interact with the works and those that highlight how 
renowned pieces were made. 
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Shanghai 
Located in the heart of Shanghai, this modern museum focuses on technology and 
includes a series of multimedia exhibits, educational programs, and a theater that's 
dedicated to showing films related to the sciences. 
Vatican Museums, Vatican City 
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Housed inside Vatican City, the Vatican Museums are a series of chapels, galleries, 
and traditional museums dedicated to showcasing work amassed by the Catholic 
church (think famous Roman sculptures, a collection of modern art, and more). 
The British Museum, London 
With a free entry policy (except for some special exhibitions) and a dedication to 
showcasing and preserving human history, The British Museum is a popular to-do 
for visitors to London. The museum houses eight million permanent works, many 
of which were collected during the British Empire era. 
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid 
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As Spain's national museum of 20th-century art, the Reina Sofía houses a large 
number of pieces in its permanent collection, as well as rotating exhibits. Once 
visitors are done exploring the sprawling museum, they can walk through the 
neighboring park to access the Palacio de Cristal, a conservatory made almost 
entirely of glass. 
Natural History Museum, London 
Situated in South Kensington, the Natural History Museum showcases a wide array 
of animal bones, lifelike dioramas, and educational exhibits dedicated to the 
natural world. You'll find the bones of a blue whale suspended from the ceiling and 
the first Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever discovered. 

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