Best Places To Travel To Find Art

Art history is long, old and spans the entire globe, across cultures, religions and styles. There are so many places you could go to bask in the world's best art museums. Here are ten cities worth the trip to find art.

1. Paris, France 

Of course, if you want to traverse the globe to find the best art, you have to stop in Paris. Paris is home to The Louvre and Musée d’Orsay so you can see da Vinci's Mona Lisa and the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. It takes several days to get through the entirety of both museums because of how vast the collections are. Outside of the museums, on the streets of the Belleville neighborhood, you can find world class street art.

2. New York, New York

You don't have to travel as far for this stop, so hop in your trucks and trek on over to New York City. There are galleries galore to explore across the city, as well as world-famous museums such as the Guggenheim Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The art in these museums spans centuries and is bound to capture your attention for days of exploring. 

3. Mexico City, Mexico

From the Museo Nacional De Arte to Museo de Arte Moderno, Mexico City is full of art museums brimming with inspiration. You can find old historical artifacts and the ever-changing modern art scene. Home to the famous Barragán Houses, you can also walk around the city to take in architectural masterpieces and check out the vibrant street art. 

4. Cape Town, South Africa

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) is home to the largest collection of contemporary African art in the world. The museum explores 21st-century art and the African diaspora. After a must-see visit to this museum, you can wander into Cape Town to visit traditional art and antique shops. 

5. Beijing, China

In Beijing, you can experience contemporary Chinese art at the 798 Art Zone, or take in the Bauhaus architecture at Originality Square. You can stay in Beijing or travel to different areas of China to see the stunning architectural landmarks and experience art in all different forms. 

6. New Orleans, Louisiana

The New Orleans Museum of Art might be on the national stage, but art in all different forms can be found on the streets of New Orleans. There is so much to experience beyond the food and culture that you are sure to fulfill your artistic desires. Street art, music and contemporary art galleries leave many places to be explored.

7. Lima, Peru

In Lima, you can experience the beautiful natural landscape, or explore the Larco Museum. This museum hosts the world’s largest private collection of Pre-Columbian art. From pottery to jewelry, you can learn more about the history of Peru while examining centuries-old art and artifacts. 

8. Berlin, Germany

In Berlin, art can be found on nearly every corner. Street art has a long and complicated history. In fact, parts of the Berlin wall are used as the longest open-air gallery in the world. After exploring all the different neighborhoods in Berlin and finding art in all of them, you can go to Museum Island and see works by Renior, Monet and Manet at the Alte Nationalgalerie. 

9. Tokyo, Japan

SCAI The Bathhouse is one of the most prestigious art galleries in the world and houses large amounts of contemporary art. The Mori Art Museum is always hosting traveling exhibits and changing what they have as the years go by. Tokyo's art scene is unique and caters to a wide variety of viewers. 

10. Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona has the largest collection of Pablo Picasso's art in the world. Their National Art Museum also has large collections of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque art. Beyond the walls of museums, you can find beautiful architecture like the Basillica of Santa Maria Del Mar and travel the city by hopping from one art gallery to the next.