Top 5 most visited museums in the world

Museums are undoubtedly among the most visited places in the world. Everywhere on the planet, they attract millions of visitors who come to discover the jewels of humanity or the richness of our cultures. But what is the most visited museum in the world? Museum TV has selected for you the 5 most visited museums in the world.

The Louvre

With its 10 million visitors per year, the Louvre is by far the most visited museum in the world. And it's easy to understand why! Indeed, it houses an impressive collection of artworks, ranging from antiquity to the 19th century. Let's not forget the famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci as well. All civilizations are represented in this globally renowned museum.

The National Museum of China

In second place is the National Museum of China. It is a vast museum that welcomes over 7 million tourists each year who come to discover the arts and history of China. Visitors can admire objects and relics ranging from prehistory to the end of the Old Regime, under the Qing Dynasty in the early 20th century.

3. The British Museum

In third place, we find the British Museum located in the Bloomsbury district of London. This museum welcomes over 6 million visitors each year who come to admire human creations from prehistoric times to the present day.

The National Gallery

Located on Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery is one of the most visited museums in the world. Its collections consist of European paintings from the 13th to the early 20th century. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful museums in the world, with a collection of over 2,300 paintings.

5. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

With its 5.8 million visitors, we find the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the last place of this ranking. Indeed, the museum boasts a collection of over 2 million artworks from all periods!

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