Best museums of the world Best Museums of the worldm. A great museum can transport you to a different era, inspire you with beautiful artwork and educate you about the brilliance of other cultures. Celebrate International Museum Day today by taking a look at the best museums from across the globe. Take a visual tour of museums around the world. Kunsthistorisches Museum What's in it? The Kunsthistorisches Museum features the historical art and artifact collections of the Hapsburgs, which include "Summer" by Giuseppe Arcimboldo and "Infanta Margarita Teresa in a Blue Dress" by Diego Velázquez. View photos of the museum. The Louvre What's in it? Within the Louvre resides an extensive collection of artwork from ancient times through to the 19th century. Perhaps the most famous piece featured at the Louvre is a mysterious oil painting by Leonardo da Vinci. View photos of the museum. British Museum What's in it? The British Museum explores the journey of ...