World’s Biggest Museums

• The Louvre in Paris, France

  • Area: 782,910 square feet
  • Established: 1792
  • Artworks: 38,000, including Mona Lisa
  • Visitors: Over 9 million annually

• The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia

  • Area: 70,000 square meters
  • Artifacts: Over 400,000
  • Notable works: Venus de Milo and Mona Lisa

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, USA

  • Area: 633,100 square feet
  • Opened: 1872
  • Collection: Over 2 million pieces from various departments
  • Visitors (2016): Approximately 6.7 million

• The National Museum of China in Beijing

  • Area: 192,000 square meters
  • Cultural relics: Over 1,100,000

• The Art Institute of Chicago, USA

  • Area: 280,000 square feet
  • Collection: Over 300,000 works
  • Popularity: One of the top visited museums globally

Largest Museum in the World

The Louvre in Paris, France

• 2023: Still holds the title as the world’s largest art museum

The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia

• Continues to impress with its extensive collection and space

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, USA

• A significant landmark housing millions of artworks

The National Museum of China in Beijing

• China’s pride in cultural heritage representation

The Art Institute of Chicago, USA

• Continues to attract visitors with its diverse collection.