thyssen bornemisza museum in Madrid
thyssen bornemisza museum in Madrid

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Arts and culture go virtual

Think of these online experiences as your own personal tours around some of the world’s most renowned museums and galleries...

Art lovers hankering after a weekend spent wandering museums and galleries need no longer bemoan the fact that they are unable to marvel at Monet, gaze at Rembrandt’s masterpieces or brush up against the greatness of Gaudí. From Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum to the iconic Louvre in Paris, many cultural hotspots have taken their offering online, allowing you a dose of culture from the comfort of your couch.

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid

Often described as the greatest art collection in the world, the Thyssen-Bornemisza boasts a dazzling assortment of treasures, including works by Rubens, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso and Chagall. A stone’s throw from Las Rozas Village, Madrid’s national museum has generously taken its Rembrandt retrospective online.

For the first time in Spain, a selection of portraits by the famed Dutch master is displayed alongside works from other artists active in Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age. ‘Rembrandt and Amsterdam portraiture, 1590–1670’ totals 80 paintings, 16 prints and an etching plate – some never seen before in Europe.

Don’t miss: the Spotify playlist of songs from Rembrandt’s time that has been specially curated to listen to while you admire the art.

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Louvre Museum in Paris
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Louvre Museum, Paris

With a majestic pyramid entrance hall (an icon in its own right in the French capital), it comes as no surprise that the Louvre houses the largest art collection in the world. Now, the museum has taken much of its treasures online using the dedicated hashtag #LouvreChezVous. From concerts filmed in the museum auditorium to a virtual tour of the Petite Galerie, there’s plenty to keep you creatively inspired.

Don’t miss: the Mona Lisa augmented reality experience, which takes you inside the latest findings associated with Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous masterpiece – all from your smartphone with the ‘Mona Lisa AR’ app.

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British Museum in London
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British Museum, London

Home to works representing more than two million years of human history, the British Museum, a mainstay on London’s arts and culture scene, is perfect for brushing up on your anthropology while you stay at home thanks to its numerous virtual galleries. Stroll through the museum halls using Google Street View – it’s supposedly the largest indoor space on there – or create your own bespoke tour through its many galleries to discover Old Masters such as Dürer and Michelangelo. Prefer a podcast? The museum has created one of those too: you’ll hear from scientists, curators, authors and artists.

Don’t miss: the museum’s ‘Curator’s Corner’ on YouTube, where its experts reveal the fascinating stories behind the collections.

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BOZAR Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels
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BOZAR, Brussels

BOZAR, otherwise known as the Centre For Fine Arts, in Brussels is another cultural landmark to offer up inspiring and educational online content using its dedicated hashtag #BozarAtHome. Following the ethos that “culture cannot be confined”, its artistic programme covers everything from live music and dance shows to virtual exhibitions and cinema screenings. Explore Keith Haring’s bright and colourful works on a virtual tour – there’s also an accompanying ‘Walk with me’ series where personalities share their views on the American pop artist’s work.

Don’t miss: the Sofa Screenings, where you’ll find a curated selection of films, documentaries, cinema podcasts and series to keep you entertained.

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