Paris is not just the fashion capital of the world, but the art it exhibits is also something not to be found anywhere else. Paris alone has about 130 or more museums showcasing the arts of different eras and of different celebrated artists. Though the entire city bathes in the glory of arts, to have a better look, you must visit some of the best museums on your next private tours in Paris. Well, it is not possible to visit each of them; we are sharing the list of the ones that can’t be missed.
The Louvre
The list has to start with the most famous and the world’s largest museum, the Louvre Museum. It houses the collection that spans thousands of years, taking you through the different eras of history. Once served as the royal palace of the French Kings, the Louvre now has masterpieces like the Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Not just the paintings, but you will also walk through the galleries exhibiting artefacts from ancient Egypt and Renaissance arts.
The National Museum of Natural History
Amongst the list of the world’s leading institutions for the study and learning of nature and science, the National Museum of Natural History was established back in the 17th century. It is a part of Jardin des Plantes and features different galleries of mineralogy, evolution, zoology, and palaeontology. Added to this, you will also get to see rare fossils, botanical collections, dinosaur skeletons, and other exhibits to teach kids and children about how the world used to be.
Orsay Museum
A museum dedicated to the arts of the 19th and early 20th century, the Orsay Museum is one of the world’s most famous museums. The present museum was once a railway station and now houses collections of sculptures, paintings, and arts dating from 1848 to 1914 and displays artwork of some of the most celebrated artists like Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, and Renoir. The architectural beauty of the museum itself is grand with a glass roof, majestic architecture, and galleries.
There are more in the list of the museums in Paris, and each of them has their distinctive features and collection. Not a single museum in the city is worthless and will give back to you in different ways.