Museums have always been a great way to satiate our wanderlust. Museums can take us on a journey of discovery through history and culture or inspire us with fantastic works of art. Thankfully, we can now experience the wonder of museums from the comfort of our own homes and free of charge! We can embark on an extraordinary virtual adventure thanks to an Internet connection like those provided by PLDT Home — the Philippines’ fastest Internet for 5 years in a row, according to Ookla. So what are you waiting for? Check out these five amazing museums from around the world!
National Museum of Natural History (Manila, Philippines)
From Dom Galicia Official Website | Photo by Ed Simon
The Philippines’ most recently renovated museum, the National Museum of Natural History, is definitely worth the virtual tour! It doesn’t just boast galleries of our country’s biological and geological diversity; the building itself is a work of art. Designed by Dominic Galicia Architects, the “Tree of Life” at the center of the museum is a sight to behold and symbolizes the connection between our unique ecosystems. Take the virtual tour of the National Museum of Natural History and our country’s other national museums here!
Louvre (Paris, France)
From Louvre Museum's Official Website
The Louvre Museum in Paris is the home of many of the world’s finest artworks, including one of the world’s most famous paintings—the Mona Lisa. Making it a destination that attracts many tourists. In real life, this causes massive queues just to enter the vicinity. But thanks to virtual tours, you can visit the Louvre museum privately and without waiting! Virtually tour the world-renowned Louvre Museum here!
Pergamon Museum (Berlin, Germany)
From Pergamon Museum’s Official Website | Photo by Achim Kleuker
Germany boasts the largest number of museums in Europe, and the Pergamon Museum is one of its largest. It houses breathtaking antiquities, including the renowned Pergamon Altar, as well as remarkable reconstructions like the Ishtar Gate and the Processional Way from Babylon. Take a trip through ancient history when you virtually visit the Pergamon Museum here!
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
From MMCA Korea’s Official Website
Four branches of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea focus on different modern and contemporary art exhibits. The branch in Seoul focuses on global contemporary art; Gwacheon-si is for modern architecture, design and crafts; Deokusgung is for modern art in Korea and around the world; and Cheongju focuses on the museum’s duty to collect and preserve modern art. You can find all four museum branches here and tour them easily, thanks to virtual tours!
Fashion History Museum (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada)
From Fashion History Museum’s Official Website
The Fashion History Museum is a look back at history through the lens of fashion. Home to a collection of fashion pieces and textiles that span 300 years and from all over the world, The Fashion History Museum gives you a unique look at the evolution of the world’s fashion sense and what shaped our idea of aesthetics. Take a virtual tour of the Fashion History Museum here.
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