These 8 countries are mad for museums

If you're in the mood for culture, then these places are for you.

by Zach Pontz  |  Wednesday, January 13, 2016

by Zach Pontz
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

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Visitors look at art pieces displayed at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Visitors look at art pieces displayed at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. (Photo: Thomas Coex / AFP/Getty Images)

Visitors look at art pieces displayed at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
The Bauhaus Archive in Berlin is a tribute to the Bauhaus style of design.
The Louvre in Paris is one of the most iconic museums in the world.
Situated atop a picturesque Jerusalem hill, the Israel Museum features fine art and archaeology exhibits.
The Forbidden City is one of China's most popular museums.
The Whitney
National Museum of Anthropology Mexico
The National Portrait Gallery is one of many museums that are free to the UK public.
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is one of the world's most prominent museums.
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Houses of culture

What, exactly, constitutes a museum? It's hard to say (and many countries have trouble defining it, as you'll see) but what's certain is that some countries set themselves apart when it comes to the quality of these cultural institutions. The list that follows contains eight of the countries we deem to be among the best.

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