Top 10 Largest Museums in the World

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Yagmur Baydır
July 12, 2025

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Top 10 Largest Museums in the World

More than mere repositories of art and artifacts, the world’s largest museums have become monumental expressions of civic identity, ambition, and cultural continuity. These vast architectural feats don’t just house history; they make it. Designed with enduring materials and visionary intent, they are spaces where the past, present, and future converge under soaring atriums, subterranean vaults, and immersive digital galleries.

Each museum in this curated list tells a story beyond its exhibitions, one of national pride, urban transformation, and the transformative power of architecture. Whether carved from stone or clad in glass, these buildings stand as testaments to humanity’s desire not only to remember but also to inspire.

Here are the top 10 largest museums in the world:

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1. Louvre Museum, Paris, France

Louvre Museum © Kiran Ridley

2. State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

© Hermitage Museum

3. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, USA

Metropolitan Museum of Art © Brett Beyer

4. National Museum of China, Beijing, China

National Museum of China © xiquinhosilva

5. American Museum of Natural History, New York City, USA

American Museum of Natural History © Ingfbruno

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6. Palace Museum, Beijing, China

Palace museum © Klook

7. National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea

National museum of Korea © Richard Mortel

8. Vancouver International Airport

9. Changi International Airport

10. San Diego International Airport

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