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Art Museums Everyone Must Visit at Least Once.

Whether you're interested in art, history, science, or a bit of everything, the best museums inspire, educate, and entertain. In these grand buildings (which are typically impressive in their own right), you'll find masterpieces by renowned artists and artifacts that showcase a destination's culture and heritage. Source: travelandleisure.com

改變了我們審視純粹藝術方式的當代藝術作品。無論您對藝術、歷史、科學感興趣，或是想涉獵各個層面，最優秀的博物館都能為您帶來啟迪、教育與娛樂體驗。在這些宏偉的建築中（它們本身往往就已令人嘆為觀止），您將欣賞到出自著名藝術家之手的傑作，以及展現當地文化與歷史傳承的珍貴文物。

VATICAN MUSEUMS:
VATICAN CITY.

Inside Vatican City, the Vatican Museums are a series of chapels, galleries, and traditional museums showcasing work amassed by the Catholic church. The most famous draw is the magnificent fresco-covered Sistine Chapel, with its ceiling by Michelangelo depicting biblical scenes from "Genesis." Other highlights include Raphael's Rooms, former papal chambers featuring paintings by the Renaissance master, and the Profane Museum, which displays pre-Christian art and artifacts.

梵蒂岡博物館：梵蒂岡城。位於梵蒂岡城內的梵蒂岡博物館，是由一系列禮拜堂、畫廊及傳統博物館組成的建築群，集中展示了天主教會歷代蒐集的藝術珍品。其中最著名的景點當屬宏偉壯麗的西斯汀禮拜堂；其天頂壁畫由米開朗基羅親手繪製，生動描繪了《創世紀》中的聖經故事。其他不容錯過的亮點還包括「拉斐爾畫室」（Raphael's Rooms）——這組曾作為教皇居所的房間內陳列著這位文藝復興大師的傑作；以及「世俗博物館」（Profane Museum），館內展出了大量基督教誕生之前的藝術品與文物。

LOUVRE:
PARIS, FRANCE.

The Louvre has long been a worldwide favorite. Before becoming a museum, the building was a palace, so the exterior alone is worth seeing when in Paris. The towering glass pyramid, designed by I.M. Pei, and inside the Louvre's historic walls, you'll find celebrated works of art like the "Mona Lisa" and "Venus de Milo." But beyond the famous pieces, the museum's nine curatorial departments encompass everything from Egyptian antiquities to decorative art.

羅浮宮：法國，巴黎。羅浮宮長久以來一直是全球享譽的至愛之地。在轉型為博物館之前，這座建築曾是一座皇宮；因此，身處巴黎之時，僅憑其宏偉的外觀便已極具觀賞價值。由貝聿銘先生設計的巍峨玻璃金字塔巍然矗立，而在盧浮宮那充滿歷史底蘊的牆垣之內，您將邂逅諸如《蒙娜麗莎》與《米洛的維納斯》等舉世聞名的藝術傑作。然而，除了這些赫赫有名的收藏之外，博物館下設的九大策展部門更涵蓋了從古埃及文物到裝飾藝術等包羅萬象的各類展品。

NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM:
TAIPEI, TAIWAN.

The National Palace Museum in Taipei holds one of the world’s largest collections of Chinese imperial treasures. With over 700,000 artifacts spanning 8,000 years, its holdings include jade, bronze, porcelain, calligraphy, and other notable items. While certain objects like the Jadeite Cabbage have become cultural icons, it is the sheer scope of the collection that makes the National Palace Museum a key resource for understanding Chinese civilization.

國立故宮博物院：台灣，台北。位於台北的國立故宮博物院，擁有全球規模最宏大的中國歷代皇家珍藏之一。其館藏文物逾70萬件，跨越八千年的歷史長河，涵蓋了玉器、青銅器、瓷器、書畫及其他各類珍品。儘管「翠玉白菜」等特定展品已享譽為文化地標，但正是其館藏所呈現的宏大規模與廣博內涵，使國立故宮博物院成為了探究中國文明的一座核心寶庫。

TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM:
TOKYO, JAPAN.

As Japan’s oldest and largest museum, the Tokyo National Museum serves as a cornerstone of the country’s cultural heritage. Its collection spans Buddhist sculpture, samurai armor, classical scrolls, and thousands of other treasures from across Asia. The Tokyo National Museum, comprising six separate buildings surrounding a park, has a particular focus on ancient and medieval Japanese art, as well as Asian art along the Silk Road.

東京國立博物館：日本，東京。作為日本歷史最悠久、規模最大的博物館，東京國立博物館堪稱全國文化遺產的基石。其館藏涵蓋了佛教雕塑、武士甲胄、古典捲軸，以及來自亞洲各地的數千件珍寶。東京國立博物館由六座獨立建築環繞一座公園而建，其館藏特別專注於日本古代及中世紀藝術，以及絲綢之路沿線的亞洲藝術。

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CHINA:
BEIJING, CHINA.

There's no better place for travelers interested in Chinese history and art than the National Museum of China. Founded in 1912, the museum sits off Tiananmen Square in Beijing and holds a massive 1.4 million-piece collection of artifacts, fine and decorative art, and books. You can view everything from ancient jade objects to contemporary works.

中國國家博物館：中國，北京。對於對中國歷史與藝術感興趣的旅行者而言，沒有比中國國家博物館更理想的去處了。該館建於1912年，坐落於北京天安門廣場一側，館藏宏富，擁有多達140萬件文物、美術與工藝作品以及各類典籍。在此，您可以盡情領略從古代玉器到當代藝術作品的各類珍品。

RIJKSMUSEUM:
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS.

Amsterdam‘s Rijksmuseum is the definitive showcase of the Dutch Golden Age, an artistic era that revolutionized portrait, still life, and genre painting across Europe. Founded in 1798, the museum holds masterworks by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Frans Hals. Beyond paintings, the museum houses decorative arts and historical objects, offering a comprehensive view of Dutch visual culture.

荷蘭國家博物館：荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹。阿姆斯特丹的荷蘭國家博物館是「荷蘭黃金時代」的權威展示窗口——這一藝術紀元徹底革新了歐洲各地的肖像畫、靜物畫及風俗畫。博物館創立於1798年，館藏囊括了倫勃朗、維梅爾和弗朗斯·哈爾斯等大師的傑作。除了繪畫作品外，博物館還收藏裝飾藝術品及歷史文物，全方位呈現荷蘭的視覺文化風貌。

ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO:
CHICAGO, USA.

Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and most influential museums in the United States. Its holdings—numbering over 300,000—span from ancient artifacts to modern art. Additionally, it houses one of the largest collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works outside of France.

芝加哥藝術學院：美國，芝加哥。芝加哥藝術學院創立於1879年，是美國歷史最悠久、最具影響力的博物館之一。其館藏逾30萬件，涵蓋了從古代文物到現代藝術的廣泛領域。此外，該館還擁有法國境外規模最大的印象派及後印象派藝術藏品之一。

THE BRITISH MUSEUM:
LONDON, UK.

With a free admission policy (except for some special exhibitions) and a collection that includes notable artifacts like the Rosetta Stone, The British Museum is one of the most popular attractions in London. The museum houses eight million permanent works, many of which were collected by the British Empire during its colonial period.

大英博物館：英國倫敦。憑藉免費入場政策（部分特別展覽除外）以及囊括了“羅塞塔石碑”等著名文物的豐富藏品，大英博物館已成為倫敦最熱門的景點之一。館內收藏有八百萬件常設展品，其中許多文物都是大英帝國在殖民時期蒐集而來。

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART:
NEW YORK CITY, USA.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, better known as The Met, is one of the best museums in the U.S. The permanent collection of more than 1.5 million works includes everything from an ancient Egyptian temple to contemporary installations. Don't miss the renowned impressionist collection with paintings by Monet and van Gogh.

大都會藝術博物館：美國紐約市。大都會藝術博物館（通常簡稱為「大都會博物館」）是美國最傑出的博物館之一。其永久收藏逾150萬件，涵蓋了從古埃及神廟到當代裝置藝術的各類展品。千萬不要錯過館內享譽世界的印象派藏品，其中包括莫內和梵谷的畫作。

STATE HERMITAGE MUSEUM:
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA.

This world-renowned State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg was originally founded by Catherine the Great and now encompasses multiple buildings, including the Winter Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Inside the complex, you can peruse more than three million objects, from imperial porcelain and carriages to several centuries of European paintings.

國立艾爾米塔甚博物館：俄羅斯，聖彼得堡。這座享譽全球的國立艾爾米塔甚博物館位於聖彼得堡，最初由葉卡捷琳娜大帝創立。如今，它由多座建築組成，其中包括巴洛克建築傑作——冬宮。在這片建築群內，您可以細細鑑賞逾三百萬件藏品，其範圍涵蓋從皇家瓷器、馬車，直至跨越數個世紀的歐洲繪畫藝術。

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART:
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA.

Located on the National Mall, the National Gallery of Art features a sweeping collection of art and artifacts ranging from Byzantine to Pop. Highlights include paintings by Claude Monet, photographs by Gordon Parks, and mobiles by Alexander Calder. After you've made your way through the museum, swing by the adjacent sculpture garden for alfresco art.

國家美術館：美國華盛頓特區。國家美術館坐落於國家廣場之上，館藏藝術品與文物浩瀚豐富，涵蓋了從拜占庭時期直至普普藝術的各類流派。館內亮點包括克勞德·莫內的畫作、戈登·帕克斯的攝影作品，以及亞歷山大·考爾德的動態雕塑。遊覽博物館後，不妨順道前往鄰近的雕塑園，在戶外環境中繼續領略藝術之美。

THE UFFIZI GALLERY:
FLORENCE, ITALY.

The Uffizi Gallery holds an extensive collection of Italian Renaissance works, amassed by the powerful Medici family, so today's visitors can view masterpieces by Caravaggio, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. Here, you can gaze at one of the world's most famous paintings, Botticelli's "Birth of Venus," though you'll have to plan an additional visit to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's statue of David.

烏菲茲美術館：義大利，佛羅倫斯。烏菲茲美術館收藏了大量義大利文藝復興時期的藝術珍品，這些收藏均由權傾一時的美第奇家族歷經歲月匯聚而成；如今，遊客們在此可以一睹卡拉瓦喬、波提切利和米開朗基羅等大師的傑作。在這裡，您可以駐足凝視世界上最著名的畫作之一——波提切利的《維納斯的誕生》；不過，若想欣賞米開朗基羅的雕塑《大衛》，您則需要另行安排行程，前往學院美術館參觀。

KUNSTHISTORISCHES MUSEUM:
VIENNA, AUSTRIA.

Vienna's art history museum, Kunsthistorisches Museum, here, you can view everything from ancient Greek sculpture to elaborate gold clocks. The notable Picture Gallery features Venetian and Flemish paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as Italian Baroque masters such as Vermeer, Velázquez, and Rembrandt.

藝術史博物館：奧地利，維也納。維也納的藝術史博物館（Kunsthistorisches Museum）藏品豐富，從古希臘雕塑到精巧繁複的黃金時鐘，應有盡有。館內著名的繪畫展示館匯集了16至17世紀的威尼斯畫派與佛蘭德斯畫派作品，以及維梅爾、委拉斯開茲、倫勃朗等義大利巴洛克藝術大師的傑作。

MUSEO NACIONAL CENTRO DE ARTE REINA SOFÍA: MADRID, SPAIN.

Located in Spain's capital city, the Reina Sofía is the national museum of 20th-century art and has a renowned permanent collection as well as rotating exhibits. Once you've explored the sprawling museum, walk through Retiro Park to see the Palacio de Cristal, a conservatory made almost entirely of glass.

索菲亞王后國家藝術中心博物館：西班牙，馬德里。索菲亞王后藝術中心博物館坐落於西班牙首都，是一座專門展示20世紀藝術的國家級博物館；館內不僅擁有享譽世界的永久館藏，還定期舉辦各類輪展。在遊覽完這座宏大的博物館後，不妨漫步穿過雷蒂羅公園，去參觀「水晶宮」──這是一座幾乎完全由玻璃建構而成的溫室建築。

MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART:
DOHA, QATAR.

The Museum of Islamic Art is a masterpiece of modern architecture, designed by I.M. Pei to dominate its very own island in Doha, Qatar. The museum’s collection spans 1,400 years and three continents. From traditional crafts to cutting-edge contemporary design, the museum showcases the artistic diversity of the Islamic world, including manuscripts, textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and more.

伊斯蘭藝術博物館：卡達，多哈。伊斯蘭藝術博物館是一座現代建築傑作，由貝聿銘（I.M. Pei）設計，巍然屹立於卡達多哈的一座專屬島嶼之上。博物館的收藏跨越了1400年的歷史長河，涵蓋了三大洲的文化遺產。從傳統工藝品到前沿的當代設計，博物館全方位展示了伊斯蘭世界的藝術多樣性，藏品類別涵蓋手稿、紡織品、陶瓷、金屬製品等許多領域。