Virtual Museum Tours

India is home to spectacular architectural heritage, culture and tourist attractions in the world out of which most can be found in the museums. During the time of the ongoing global pandemic, when we all are locked indoors here is a smart way to visit the most iconic museums in India and the world. With the latest technology you can now visit your favourite museums virtually from the comfort of your home. These virtual tours of the museum would definitely kill your boredom and beat quarantine blues. We have curated a list of the best virtual museum tours across the world for you to enjoy while you are home quarantined.

1. National Museum, New Delhi
   National Museum in Delhi is perhaps the oldest museum in India that exhibits around 2,00,000 Indian and foreign objects of diverse nature. From Arabic inscriptions, Persian inscriptions, pottery from ancient Peru to some bronze masterpieces, this museum is a treasure of Indian art that dates back to 5,000 years. If you want to get a glimpse of the national museum then go through the National Museum online exhibitions.

   

2. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
   National Gallery of Modern Art in Delhi offers a chance to explore more than half of its permanent collection of 300 precious artworks on its website. The art gallery includes more than 14,000 paintings by artists of India and abroad. Similar to the physical gallery, the virtual tour of the National Gallery of Modern Art is divided into four levels, each having different sections. Some of the famous artworks that are incorporated in this art gallery are works of Raja Ravi Varma, Tagore brothers and Jamini Roy.

   

3. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
   Get a glimpse of one of the largest museums in the world from the comfort of your couch by indulging yourself in its virtual galleries and exhibitions. The most striking feature of the Salar Jung Museum is that it houses more than a million of antiques and art objects of the Salar Jung family, making it one of the world’s biggest one-man collections of artworks. Take a virtual tour of the Salar Jung museum by visiting its virtual galleries and exhibitions.

   

4. Indian Museum, Kolkata
   You just can’t miss the Indian Museum of Kolkata that is the oldest and the largest multipurpose museum. It is not only the largest museum in the entire subcontinent but also in the Asia-Pacific region. Do check out the Indian Museum virtual gallery to know about the countless number of curious objects collected from different parts of the country.

   

5. Indian Museum, Kolkata
   Another memorial in India that incorporates portraits and paintings by celebrated artists from India and the West is Victoria Memorial in Kolkata (Kolkata’s most iconic buildings dedicated to the mighty Queen Victoria). Along with this it also has a collection of rare and antiquarian books, manuscripts and sculptures from the British period. Don’t forget to check out the Victoria Memorial virtual tour which showcases artworks of India and the world, ministers and a lot more.

   

6. British Museum, London
   The famous British Museum is located in the heart of London and consists of a vast collection of antiquities. Get a sneak peek at the renowned ancient discoveries and archaeological finds via British Museum virtual tour. It allows visitors to take the tour of the Great Court and discover the ancient Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. You can also find hundreds of artefacts on the virtual tour of museums.

   

7. Guggenheim Museum, New York
   Newest in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites, this museum has started a Guggenheim from Home section on its website where people can get a virtual and audio tour of the building, collections, exhibitions along with the short interviews of their curators and artists. You can discover incredible works of art from the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary eras.

   

8. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
   The internationally renowned museum features one of the world’s most celebrated art collections. One can explore its exquisite art and architecture in a fresh and immersive way through a collection of six award-winning short videos. Thus, don’t forget to check out the short videos of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that have already been viewed more than 11 million times.

   

9. Vatican Museum, Vatican City
   The online experience might not be justifiable but for now, this is all we have due to the ongoing global pandemic. The Vatican Museum exhibits an immense collection amassed by the Roman Catholic Church and the Papacy throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures. You can find the complete eight immersive online tours of Vatican Museum that displays the sheer scale of its buildings including the renowned Sistine Chapel.

   

10. Musée du Louvre, Paris
    The Louvre or the Louvre Museum is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, France. You can now take a trip to another era with Musée du Louvre comprehensive virtual tour that is one of the world’s busiest museums. From Egyptian antiquities to the remains of the Louvre’s Moat and exhibitions at the Petite Galerie and Galerie d’Apollon, there is just so much to explore that you’re sure to be left awestruck.

    

Check out more about the virtual tour of art museums and galleries of India from here.

If you haven’t yet explored these magnificent museums then what are you waiting for? Go on take a tour of the iconic museums that are located throughout the globe. Do let us know about your favourite museum in the comments below. Stay home, stay safe! Stay tuned to the Trainman blog to get the latest updates on railways and COVID-19 virus. Trainman team hopes that all of you are doing well and staying indoors.