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The World's Most Popular Art Palaces!

Imagine giant buildings filled with amazing paintings and sculptures that millions of people visit every year!

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Book of Hours, Binding, Walters Manuscript W.269, Upper board, outside

Book of Hours, Binding, Walters Manuscript W.269, Upper board, outside

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Book of Hours, St. Nicolas resuscitating three youths, Walters Manuscript W.269, fol. 112r
Book of Hours, Annunciation to Shepherds and Shepherdess, Walters Manuscript W.269, fol. 38v
Book of Hours, Visitation, Walters Manuscript W.269, fol. 25r
Book of Hours, Adoration of the Magi, Walters Manuscript W.269, fol. 42r
Gold Hill - Shaftesbury - Gold Hill Gallery
Book of Hours, Crucifixion, with inhabited initial 'D' containing pelican drawing blood from its chest to feed young, Walters Manuscript W.269, fol. 84r
Book of Hours, Binding, Walters Manuscript W.269, Lower board, outside
Book of Hours, Last Judgment, Walters Manuscript W.269, fol. 60r
Book of Hours, Virgin and Child adored by female manuscript owner named Colette with marginalia, Walters Manuscript W.269, fol. 76r
Book of Hours, Annunciation, with garden populated by lovers playing music and backgammon in margin, Walters Manuscript W.269, fol. 16r
Book of Hours, Nativity, Walters Manuscript W.269, fol. 34r

Key Facts

Type of Place
Art museum. Buildings that collect and display artworks.
Location of Top Museums
Major cities around the world, including Paris, London, and New York.
How Visitors Are Counted
Ticket sales and special counting devices.
Fun Fact
Millions of people visit the most popular art museums every single year!

What's Inside These Magical Places?

Art museums are like treasure chests filled with incredible art! You can see paintings that tell stories, sculptures that look like they could walk away, and ancient objects that people made a super long time ago. People love visiting these places to see beautiful things and learn about different times and cultures. Some museums are so big, they're like a whole city block of art!

Who Counts All the Visitors?

It's like being a detective! Special people and groups count how many visitors go to each museum. They use things like ticket sales and special counters. The Art Newspaper is a famous group that does this every year. They help us know which museums are the most popular, like finding out which playground is the busiest!

Why Do So Many People Go?

People visit art museums for lots of reasons! It's a fun way to spend a day, especially when the weather isn't great. You can see art made by famous artists from all over the world. It's like traveling through time and space without even leaving the building! Plus, seeing amazing art can make you feel happy and inspired.

Amazing Art Adventures Await!

Some museums have so many visitors, it's like a huge party happening all year round! The most popular ones are in big cities like Paris, London, and New York. Imagine a line of people as long as a train waiting to get inside! These museums are full of wonders waiting for you to discover them.

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