5 of the Worlds Greatest Museums

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1. Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town

This museum not only holds beautiful art but is a work of art itself. The architecture is something's marvel at before entering and viewing the art. Zeitz MOCAA hosts international events and exhibitions to provide an intercultural look into the world of African art. 


      Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa / Heatherwick Studio ...

2. The Musée du Louvre in Paris

Probably the most widely know museum on this list, the Louver holds some of the greatest pieces of art created. It holds nearly 380,000 works of art witch includes Leonardo da Vinci's, Mona Lisa.


The Louvre Museum

3.The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in New York City 

When the Met was founded it didn't own a single piece of art, however, now has a percent collection of more than a million paintings, sculptures, and artifacts. 

Plan Your Visit | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

4.National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa

Not only is the museum located in the greatest country in the world, but it also has breathtaking architecture and almost 100,000 pieces of art to view 

NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA | Entro Communications

5.The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles

Now I'm personally a big fan of this museum though I've never been. I like this muses because it's one of the best places to view the artworks of Jean Micheal Basquiat. They also hold a wide variety of contemporary are and sculptures. 


Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles | Discover Los Angeles

After visiting a museum, it doesn't have to one on this list, you can look in the mirror let out a sigh and being better than everyone else because you paid to look at some art. good job

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  1. Anonymous20 May 2020 at 08:54

    I love how all the museums are in different parts of the world!

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