Museum Wunderkammer

Museums that are time capsules—windows into history, art, and human ingenuity

  1. The British Museum (London) A vast collection spanning civilizations at The British Museum—Egyptian mummies, the Rosetta Stone, and artifacts from every corner of the world.

  2. The Victoria & Albert Museum (London) Design, craft, and culture at The V&A Museum—home to everything from Renaissance sculptures to modern furniture.

  3. The Design Museum (London) A must-visit for anyone obsessed with how design shapes our world at The Design Museum.

  4. The Tate Modern (London) An industrial cathedral of contemporary and modern art at Tate Modern, with a stunning view from the Blavatnik Building.

  5. Moderna Museet (Stockholm) Sweden’s best collection of modern and contemporary art at Moderna Museet, featuring Picasso, Dalí, and local Nordic artists.

  6. Fotografiska (Stockholm) A temple for photography at Fotografiska—rotating exhibitions of some of the world’s best visual storytelling.

  7. Nationalmuseum (Stockholm) A beautifully restored museum at Nationalmuseum housing Swedish and European art from the Renaissance to today.

  8. 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT (Tokyo) A cutting-edge design museum at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT created by Tadao Ando and Issey Miyake.

  9. Nezu Museum (Tokyo) A hidden gem at Nezu Museum—serene gardens, Japanese art, and a modernist space designed by Kengo Kuma.

  10. The Hermitage (St. Petersburg) One of the world’s largest and oldest museums, housed in the stunning Winter Palace with an incomparable collection of art and artifacts.