Here is a list of my favourite museums around the world:
Pompidou, Paris, France
One of my favourite things to do in Paris on a Sunday is to stroll the streets of the Marais (as you may know if you read my previous post on Paris) and then a visit to the nearby Pompidou in the Beaubourg area. The Pompidou is my favourite museum in Paris.
While the Pompidou is huge the exhibits are broken into specific rooms so you can see just the exhibits you are most interested in without being overwhelmed.
If you have time, go all the way up to the top to George (restaurant) it is an amazing view and if the weather is nice, have a coupe or glass of wine there, don’t bother with the food though, a bit pricey and not really worth it. There are a lot of cafes in the area (even a Starbucks!). http://www.centrepompidou.fr
L’Orangerie, Paris, France
L’orangerie which just reopened in 2006 after a four year renovation is not to be missed. It is a stunning exhibit of Monet’s water lilies. He painted them specifically for this space (it’s an infinity room). The 17 metre paintings brought tears to my eyes. http://www.musee-orangerie.fr
Marmottan Monet, Paris, France
If you are a Monet fan, there is another museum which is a little out of the way but well worth the effort. It’s called the Marmottan Monet. This museum is really dedicated to Monet’s work and there are so many large pieces of his work, they’re fantastic. Go to the lower level. Take a seat in one of the rooms and admire the work.
http://www.marmottan.com
Albertina, Vienna, Austria
There is a new permanent exhibition here called Monet to Picasso (actually not the best name for the exhibition as it covers many different art styles), it is really amazing! Head set is a must.
MOMA, New York City, USA
I love this museum, again huge but so great. I especially like the garden where you can see some of Picasso’s sculptures and even an original Paris Metro entrance.
The building is beautiful too, great open space. You will need a lot of time to see this museum.
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
If you are a fan of Van Gogh, this is a must visit. The museum is dedicated to the artist and is well laid out.
Naïve Art Museum, Zegreb, Croatia
Admittedly this little museum would not make the top on many best of museum lists, however, I absolutely love this museum and the art style.
Leopold Museum, Vienna Austria
This is a must visit museum if you love the 1900 Viennese artists. Personally it is among my favourite styles so that’s why I love this museum so much.
If you have favourite museum, please send them along.
