Museums & Galleries

Last updated on June 22nd, 2026 at 03:06 pm

A curated gateway into the world of museums & galleries, crafted for culturally curious travelers

I love touring museums and then sharing my recommendations with other artsy travelers.

The Museums & Galleries Hub brings together the most enriching cultural travel content on Artsy Traveler. Here you’ll find stories, guides, and insider insights designed to deepen your connection to local arts, history, and creative expression around the world.

How to Use the Museums & Galleries Hub

Browse the posts below to spark ideas for your next arts-inspired adventure. Each post blends practical tips with my personal stories and recommendations (I’ve been touring museums for a long time!).

Explore posts about major art museums including the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Check out museum travel guides such as Seven Super Single-Artist Museums in Europe. Find inspiration in posts about specialty, sometimes quirky museums such as the Ochre Museum in colorful Roussillon.

Slow down, look closely, and experience the art, history, and creativity on display in a way that feels meaningful and memorable to you.

Happy museum-going!

Introducing Paris for Art Lovers: My New Guide to the City’s Best-Kept Secrets

I've been going to Paris for decades, and somewhere along the way I noticed a pattern. The museums everyone tells ...

10 Famous Artist Homes You Can Visit Around Europe

Some of the most memorable travel experiences happen not in grand museums or famous galleries, but in the rooms where ...

Carol Cram at the top of the Sea to Sky Gondola near Squamish en route to Whistler

Sea to Sky Highway: The Ultimate Artsy Traveler Getaway from Vancouver

Drive up the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Squamish and Whistler and you'll quickly understand why this route ...

Carol Cram next to a cylindrical First Nations sculpture outside the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, BC

Why the Audain Art Museum is Whistler’s Best Kept Secret

The Audain Art Museum is reason enough on its own to make a trip to Whistler. It was certainly first ...

View of the Centro Botin, a modern art museum in Santander, Spain

Santander, Spain: Best 3 Museums for Art and History Lovers

If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path Spanish destination with three excellent museums, you can’t go wrong with Santander on Spain's ...

Colorful shelves of art supplies at the ochre museum in Roussillon

Explore The Ochre Museum in Colorful Roussillon

For a truly delightful—and delightfully colorful—museum experience far from the crowds, check out the ochre museum in Roussillon, AKA Ôkhra ...

Diorama of women in Arlesieene costumes form the 19th century featured at the Musee Arletan in Arles, France

Arles, France: Best 3 Museums for Art and History Lovers

Arles is one of those fascinating little cities that rewards lingering. Sure, you can tick off the Roman arena and ...

Carol Cram at Museum Ludwig with Cologne Cathedral in the background

Cologne’s Museum Ludwig: Best Bet for Modern Art Lovers

If you’re looking for a modern art fix while traveling down the Rhine, make your way to Museum Ludwig in ...

Carol Cram in the floating lantern room at the Arte Museum in Las Vegas

Best Bets in Las Vegas: Neon Museum and Arte Museum

The Neon Museum and the new Arte Museum in Las Vegas are two of the most compelling attractions in a ...

Mauritshuis in the Hague with skyscrapers behind it

The Hague’s Best Museums: Mauritshuis and Escher in the Palace

lf you love art, visit The Hague to tour two excellent museums: the Mauritshuis and M. C. Escher in the ...

Exploring Amsterdam’s Anne Frank House and Begijnhof

The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam attracts visitors from all over the world, and for good reason. A visit to ...

Front of the Basque museum in Bayonne France

13 Unique & Unusual Museums in Europe Worth Seeking Out

One of the many joys of traveling is discovering new-to-you museums, particularly artsy ones! While world-famous museums like the Louvre ...

Carol Cram stands in front of the Museum of Vancouver, a futuristic looking white building with a saucer shaped roof and a fountain sculpture at the entrance. The building is labeled as the Museum of Vancouver, and the bright blue sky enhances the structure's architectural design.

The Vancouver Museum & Granville Island: A Great Day Out

If you’re looking for a family-friendly outing in Vancouver, carve out a few hours to visit the Vancouver Museum (AKA ...

UBC Museum of Anthropology: The Best Museum Many Visitors Miss

The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is the must-see museum in my hometown of Vancouver ...

Facade of the National Archeological Museum in Athens

What to See at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens

The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and a must-see while visiting Athens. As ...

Things to See at the Design Museum in London

I highly recommend a visit to the Design Museum in London. Unlike many museums that are full of objects we ...

Carol Cram at the V & A Museum in London

The Victoria & Albert Museum in London: My Honest Guide & Personal Favorites

The Victoria & Albert Museum is one of the world’s most amazing repositories of, well, beautiful stuff. It’s a collector’s ...

How to See the Art of Pompeii at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Naples-bound? Then put the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli aka the National Archaeological Museum of Naples high on your list ...

The Rembrandt House Museum and National Maritime Museum: Two of Amsterdam’s Best Kept Secrets

I love Amsterdam, which is why on almost every trip to Europe I make it my first stop. Since 1970 ...

Uffizi Gallery: Top 11 Masterpieces You Can’t Miss (And How to Visit)

The Uffizi Gallery contains so many iconic masterpieces that trying to see everything in one visit is a reliable recipe ...

A detailed view of a prehistoric painting in Lascaux IV in the Dordogne. The painting depicts a spotted bull with black and red details, surrounded by abstract shapes and natural rock textures. The artwork demonstrates the expressive techniques used in ancient cave art.

Visiting Lascaux IV in the Stunning Dordogne

Visiting Lascaux IV in the Dordogne region of France is a must for the artsy traveler. Here you'll view the ...

Discover the Best of the Musée d’Orsay in Paris

What counts as the 'best of the Musée d'Orsay' is subjective, but I can confidently say that no artsy traveler ...

Exterior of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam: What to See and Why It’s Worth Every Minute

Heading to Amsterdam? If you love art, then take time to visit the Rijksmuseum, one of the top museums in ...

Carol Cram at Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

The Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam: A Personal Guide to Its Greatest Treasures

I remember the first time I saw the Van Gogh Museum, almost 50 years ago. Compared to the gingerbread façade ...

Carol Cram in front of the National Gallery of Canada

National Gallery of Canada: Best Bets for the Artsy Traveler

If you love art and you're visiting Ottawa, then you don't want to miss the iconic National Gallery of Canada ...

Best Copenhagen Museums: Art, Design, and Vikings

My three best Copenhagen museums punch well above their weight for a city of its size. The Design Museum redefines ...

Exterior of the National Gallery in London

What To See At London’s National Gallery: The Best Of The Best

If you love art and you're heading to London, the National Gallery belongs at the top of your list. I adore ...

Exhibit at MONA: an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus adorned with intricate hieroglyphics and illustrations of deities, displayed in a dark exhibit space. A brightly lit ornate shrine is visible in the background.

Why Visit the Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart, Tasmania

Written by Linda Moore for Artsy Traveler If you've made the trek to Hobart, Tasmania, put a visit to the ...

Why the Courtauld Gallery Is One of London’s Best Small Art Museums

I visited the Courtauld Gallery within hours of landing at Heathrow after flying to London from Vancouver. I couldn't wait ...

The Belvedere Palace in Vienna, with its ornate Baroque architecture and green domed roofs, reflecting in a large pond. A white statue of nymphs and sea creatures stands in the center of the water.

20 Best Museums in Vienna: Tips, Tickets, Tours

Vienna has more outstanding museums than most travelers have time for, which is both a delight and a logistical challenge ...

Exterior of the Fondation Vaserely in Aix-en-Provence--a very modern building in black and white with large circles on the walls.

7 Outstanding Single-Artist Museums in Europe

Single-artist museums offer one of the most rewarding ways to experience art in Europe. Instead of racing through vast encyclopedic ...

9 Best Small Museums in Paris: Personal Picks for Art Lovers

Paris rewards the artsy traveler with more than its fair share of amazing art museums in addition to the Big ...

Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, Spain, one of the top ten modern art museums in Europe

The 12 Best Modern Art Museums in Europe: Personal Picks from a Lifelong Artsy Traveler

Do you love modern art? I know I do and seek it out when I travel in Europe. Several of ...

About Carol Cram

Carol M. Cram is the author of five award-winning novels inspired by art and the women who shaped it, the creator of Artsy Traveler, an arts-focused travel blog, the founder of Art In Fiction, a curated database of 2,500+ novels inspired by the arts, and the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast. She also authored 60+ textbooks on computer applications and taught at Capilano University for over two decades. She lives with her husband, artist Gregg Simpson, on beautiful Bowen Island near Vancouver, BC.