How to see the world’s best museums from home

Current safety measures mean social distancing and cancelled travel plans for many of us. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t still experience the wonders of the world! Top museums and galleries from London to Seoul have made their collections available online so you can take a virtual tour across the globe – while staying safe at home.

The Louvre

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France’s most famous art museum in the heart of Paris is offering virtual tours of several collections. Their Egyptian antiquities plus an exhibition of works by Rembrandt and Delacroix in the Petite Galerie are on virtual display. Check it out here.


Rijksmuseum

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Using Google Arts and Culture’s Street View, you can tour the entirety of Amsterdam’s museum of masterpieces. Click on works like Vermeer’s The Milkmaid to get up close and personal with Netherlands’ national treasures. 


National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

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South Korea’s top modern art institution has made a variety of its collections available online, where you can browse the bright abstractions of Yoo Youngkuk or the minimalist videos of Park Hyun-ki while still wearing your pajamas.


Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

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Washington D.C. is home to the world-famous Smithsonian Museum, which hosts virtual tours of both current and past exhibits as well as its permanent collection. Navigate across all three floors to explore rare gems, dinosaur skeletons, and a Copper Age mummy!


National Portrait Gallery London

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You might not be able to stroll through Trafalgar Square right now, but you can still marvel at the National Portrait Gallery in London’s Renaissance gallery and Central Hall in a 360° virtual tour. Keep an eye out for works by Titian, Holbein, and Veronese.


While the ongoing situation has forced many of us to cancel our dream vacations, we at Nannybag are committed to staying positive and connected with our wonderful customers and Nannies across the world. We will continue to update our blog and social media with exciting global stories. When it’s once again safe to travel, we’ll still be here for you with easy storage solutions.