Last Updated on January 25, 2021
4. The National Museum of China – Beijing, China
Created in 2003, when the Museum of the Chinese Revolution and the Museum of the History of China came together, the National Museum of China is among the world’s main museums, despite its short existence. Quite popular, this cultural center features a vast collection of valuable relics. Thus, he tells the culture of his people through his pieces. Featuring rare objects, illustrations, and porcelain and bronze items, the National Museum of China enchants for its diversity and intimidates by its sumptuousness.
5. The National Museum of Anthropology – Mexico City, Mexico
With just over half a century, the museum is recognized as one of the most important places to safeguard Mexico’s indigenous art. The collection has archaeological collections from different eras. Among the works, there is the monumental sculpture by Coatlicue, the Pedra do Sol, the Pedra de Tízoc, and the head of a Xiuhcóatl (snake), symbols of the Aztecs civilization. In addition, the museum also has ethnographic collections, which tell the daily lives of contemporary Mexican indigenous peoples.
6. 9/11 Memorial Museum – New York, United States
The memorial built in honor of the 3,000 victims of the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center also houses one of the most iconic museums in NYC. Named the National Museum on September 11, it is considered one of the leading institutions examining the implications of the terrorist attack in the United States. In addition, the museum also recounts the attack from multimedia displays, archives, narratives, and a collection of authentic artifacts.
7. The Acropolis Museum – Athens, Greece
The Acropolis Museum was built in 1863 on the Acropolis Athens, a sanctuary dedicated to Pandion. In the preparatory excavations for the institution’s construction, sculptures were found that are now part of the collection. In addition to the pieces, the museum also houses other archaeological finds found in excavations carried out in the 19th century, such as classical sculptures and objects dedicated to the cult of the goddess Athena.
8. The Vasa Museum – Stockholm, Sweden
The Vasa Museum receives the most visits in all of Scandinavia. Its name is inspired by a historic vessel, the only 7th-century warship in the world, which has 95% of the original hull preserved and is ornamented with hundreds of carved sculptures. In addition to the exhibition of the vessel, it is also possible to check out nine exhibitions at the museum, all related to the theme.
