The Victoria and Albert Museum in London covers design, decorative arts, fashion, and sculpture, with collection search across millions of objects, free permanent galleries, and listings of temporary exhibitions.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris covers Western art from 1848 to 1914, with collection highlights, impressionist and post-impressionist paintings, temporary exhibitions, and practical visiting information for the former railway station building.
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The Museo Egizio in Turin presents Egyptian sculpture, papyri, tomb objects, and everyday artefacts, with a searchable collection, temporary exhibitions, and research publications for specialists.
Staatliche Museen zu Berlin is the umbrella for Berlin's state museums, including the Gemäldegalerie and Alte Nationalgalerie, with collection databases, exhibition schedules, and conservation project notes.
Kyoto's national museum for Buddhist art, painting, and craft from Japan and East Asia, with English exhibition listings, visitor information, and a searchable collection database.
Japan's oldest national museum, offering online access to Japanese and East Asian art collections, exhibition schedules, research resources, and a searchable image database of objects held in Tokyo.
Argentina's national fine arts museum in Buenos Aires, with Argentine art alongside European painting and sculpture, plus exhibitions, a virtual collection, a library and a documentation centre.
Rio de Janeiro's national fine arts museum, holding 19th-century Brazilian and European painting, sculpture and drawings, with online exhibition and collection information plus a library catalogue.
The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau covers Canadian history and material culture, including Indigenous art and the Children's Museum, with online exhibitions and collection highlights.
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The Museum of Anthropology at UBC in Vancouver centres on Northwest Coast Indigenous art and material culture, with collection search, exhibition information, and research access.
One of Mumbai's leading art and history museums, housed in an Indo-Saracenic building. Its collection covers Indian sculpture, miniature painting, decorative arts and objects from across Asia.
Founded in Kolkata in 1814, the Indian Museum is one of the country's largest multidisciplinary museums. Its galleries hold ancient sculpture, painting, textiles and archaeological material from across India.
The Hong Kong Museum of Art holds Chinese painting and calligraphy, export art, and local works, with exhibition schedules, collection search, and education listings in Chinese and English.
Powerhouse in Sydney explores design, craft, technology, and everyday objects through Australia's applied arts and sciences collection, ranging from steam engines to couture and household goods.
Seoul's National Palace Museum of Korea presents Joseon court rituals, painting, and craft, with exhibition listings, education information, and collection catalogues in Korean and English.
Moscow's Pushkin Museum shows European painting, sculpture, and ancient art, with exhibition schedules, collection records, and ticket details for its main and branch buildings online.
A university art museum in Johannesburg holding more than 18,000 African works, with exhibition, collection, and education information online, including historical and contemporary pieces from across the continent.
The Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore presents sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and religious objects from across Asia in galleries organised by region and theme; permanent displays are free for residents.
The National Museum of Singapore pairs historical narrative with images and objects to trace the city's development, and hosts design and visual culture exhibitions alongside family-oriented displays.
Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments lists national museums and heritage sites across the states, with exhibitions, education information, and visitor guidance for travellers.
Saudi Arabia's Museums Commission oversees the national museum sector. Its site introduces member museums, exhibition schedules and collections, with practical visitor information. It also publishes calls for grants and training.
The Royal Commission for AlUla manages archaeology and cultural heritage in the ancient oasis. Its site reports on conservation, museum development, festivals and artist residencies.
The Egyptian Museum page on Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities site covers the Tahrir Square galleries, key objects, opening hours, and practical visiting details for travellers.
The Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo highlights its ceramics, metalwork, woodwork, textiles, and manuscript collections, with exhibition and visitor information for planning a visit.