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Top Ten Musiums of the World
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06. Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
In 1835, the Egyptian government established the "Service des Antiques de l'Égypte" in an attempt to halt the plundering of archeological sites and to arrange the exhibition of collected artifacts. In 1900, the Egyptian Museum as we know it today was built and now houses over 120,000 objects from the pre-historic era to the Greco-Roman period, including ancient sculptures of the Sphinx. If you're visiting Egypt, you shouldn't miss it.
Main attraction: Artifacts from the tombs of kings and royal families, particularly those belonging to King Tutankhamun.
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07. The Smithsonian, Washington, D.C.
The Smithsonian Institute is the world's largest museum complex and research organization. Composed of 16 museums and galleries, as well as the National Zoo, it has over 142 million objects representing the country's most important memories, so you'd better prepare for a long day of walking (wear comfortable shoes). Obviously, it is impossible to see everything in a single visit; the best plan is to select a theme and stick to it; you can choose from the Air and Space Museum, the African Art Museum, the IMAX theatres, and much more.
Main attraction: The National Museum of American History's exhibition commemorating the events of September 11th includes personal stories, photographs and artifacts from the attacks.
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08. The Prado, Madrid, Spain
Despite the fact that its collection is relatively less impressive, The Prado is one of the most respected and visited museums in the world. The greatest strength of The Prado is Spanish art; it houses works by Velasquez, Goya, Murillo, El Greco, and many other notables. Although it specializes in paintings, it also exhibits large collections of drawings, coins, medals, and decorative art. The neoclassical façade of the museum is typical of the city's 18th century architecture.
Main attraction: The Three Graces by Rubens, a painting of three naked women dancing in a circle, is instantly recognizable.
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09. The State Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia
Despite Russia's isolation from the great art centers of Europe, the Hermitage has acquired a stunning collection composed of three million objects over the past three centuries. In fact, it presents the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century. In its Western European Art section alone, it covers French, English, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, German, and Flemish art. In particular, the Hermitage possesses two of the ten or twelve original works by Leonardo da Vinci known in the world today ( Madonna with a Flower and Madonna Litta ).
Main attraction: The Golden Rooms, which house an enormous collection of jewelry fashioned from gold, silverware and gems by Russian, European and Oriental craftsmen.
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10. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
With almost one million objects, the Rijksmuseum houses the largest collection of art and history in the Netherlands. It is internationally renowned for its paintings by 17th century Dutch masters, including 20 Rembrandts and many other highlights of this period. Established in 1800, the museum also displays art from the Middle Ages and the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as a vast collection of sculptures and applied art.
Main attraction: The Night Watch by Rembrandt. This famous painting depicts a group of militiamen in action.
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