Citeable ranking
Famous Museums and Galleries of the World
Browse a citeable reference list of major museums and galleries with country, city, and coordinate context.
| Rank | Name | Country | Region | Known for | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acropolis Museum The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum in Athens focused on the Acropolis. | Greece | Athens | 2009 | Open |
| 2 | British Museum The British Museum is a major museum in London focused on human history, art and culture. | United Kingdom | London | 1753 | Open |
| 3 | Louvre Museum The Louvre is a major museum in Paris and one of the world's best-known cultural institutions. | France | Paris | Art and antiquities | Open |
| 4 | Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a major art museum in New York City. | United States | New York City | 1870 | Open |
| 5 | Prado Museum The Prado Museum is a major art museum in Madrid. | Spain | Madrid | 1819 | Open |
| 6 | Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum is a major museum in Amsterdam focused on Dutch art and history. | Netherlands | Amsterdam | 1885 in its current building | Open |
| 7 | Uffizi Gallery The Uffizi Gallery is a major art museum in Florence known for Renaissance collections. | Italy | Florence | Renaissance art | Open |
| 8 | Vatican Museums The Vatican Museums are a museum complex in Vatican City. | Vatican City | Rome | Sistine Chapel and papal collections | Open |