8 International Museums That You Can Tour Online for FREE

Early this month, we gave you a list of local museums that you can visit for free. Today, we're taking you further by inviting you to embark on a visual feast around the world with our rundown of museums that you can virtually tour for free.

From London, Paris to Washington, these 8 museums will surely satisfy the wanderer & art aficionado in you.
 

1. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (Washington, D.C.)

Delve into the culture & history of Africa, learn more about the earliest Mammalian ancestor, and examine ancient life forms including dinosaurs in the National Museum of Natural History's vast collection. You can enjoy a virtual tour of the entire 325,000 square feet of exhibition for free either on desktop of mobile.

What to see: Human Origins, Mammal Hal, Ocean Hall, Ice Age, Dinosaurs
Start touring: http://www.mnh.si.edu/vtp/1-desktop/
 

2. Louvre Museum (Paris, France)

Been dreaming of going to Paris but don't have the budget yet? Get your fix of Parisian culture at The Louvre's free virtual tour of some of its galleries.

What to see: Egyptian Antiquities, Remains of the Louvre's Moat, Galerie d'Apollon
Start touring: http://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
 

3. International Spy Museum (Washington, D.C.)

Opened in July 2002, the International Spy Museum has the largest collection of international espionage artifacts available to the public. From lipstick pistols, rectal toolkits, to the Bond Car, this museum is a haven for all sleuthing enthusiasts.

Start touring: http://www.spymuseum.org/about/virtual-tour/
 

4. National Museum of the US Air Force (Dayton, Ohio)

Take a virtual tour of the largest and oldest military aviation museum in the world. Check out the planes used during wars (World War II, Cold War, Korean War) as well as the different presidential planes. The 3D virtual tour is guided by audio and text.

Start touring: http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/full/tour-std.html
 

5. Dalí Theatre-Museum (Catalonia, Spain)

Renowned surrealist painter Salvador Dalí created the Dalí Theatre-Museum on the ruins of the Municipal Theatre, a 19^th century constructions site that was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. The museum is considered as the largest surrealistic object in the world. It houses the largest collection of Dalí's works.

Start touring: http://www.salvador-dali.org/media/visita-virtual-dali/
 

6. The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (Bukinghamshire, UK)

Were you Roald Dahl avid reader when you were a kid? Often referred to as one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20^th century, Roald Dahl's works include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, and Fantastic Mr Fox. The museum houses Dahl's complete collection of manuscripts, photographs, ‘Ideas Books’ and letters

Start touring: http://www.roalddahl.com/museum/virtual-museum-tour
 

7. V&A Museum of Childhood (Bethnal Green, London)

The V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green, London has thousands of childhood-related artifacts from the 1600s onwards. Objects displayed include rare hand-crafted toys, games & puzzles, doll houses, and all other items related to childhood.

Start touring: http://www.revolvingpicture.com/virtual-tours/moc/
 

8. Museo Galileo (Florence, Italy)

Immerse yourself in the history of science at Museo Galileo. Get free access to over 1,000 objects from the museum's permanent exhibition through color images and descriptions. Videos are also available for more a in-depth experience.

What to see: Galileo's New World, The Representation of the World, The Medici Collections
Start touring: http://catalogue.museogalileo.it/index/IndexObjectsByRoom.html

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